Monthly Archives: September 2023

How I’m Battling Depression and Bipolar Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Late last Friday, I reached out to my psychiatrist via text, pouring out my thoughts in a lengthy and somewhat contradictory message. I apologized for bothering him and explained that I couldn’t call at the moment due to my responsibilities with my children. However, I desperately needed to reschedule my appointment as I couldn’t bear […]

How to Make Sure Social Distancing and Self-Isolation Don’t Hurt Your Mental Health

What may have seemed impossible a week ago, when we were discussing the best way to clean our hands, is now occurring in the United States. A lockdown is occurring throughout the cities. Many bars and restaurants no longer offer table service. No longer showing in area theaters. There has been a significant drop in […]

Low Hemoglobin, Explained

Hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, plays a vital role in transporting oxygen throughout the body. In certain cases, hemoglobin levels can become too low, leading to various health concerns. There are diverse factors that can contribute to low hemoglobin levels, including specific medical conditions and nutritional deficiencies. Addressing low hemoglobin levels is […]

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition that causes people to have an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for attention and admiration. They often lack empathy for others and may exploit or devalue them to maintain a sense of superiority. NPD is thought to develop from early life experiences, and it […]

Ochsner Blood Bank Announces Upcoming Blood Drives in the Greater New Orleans Area

Advertisement Ochsner Blood Bank Announces Upcoming Blood Drives in the Greater New Orleans Area Ochsner Blood Bank Announces Upcoming Blood Drives in the Greater New Orleans Area Updated: 4:49 AM CDT Sep 4, 2023 Ochsner Blood Bank has announced upcoming blood donation events in the Greater New Orleans area for the month of September. Ochsner […]

EVMS doctors studying blood test that can detect 50+ cancers, manufacturers say

NORFOLK, Va. — In March, News 3 first introduced you to Chesapeake Fire Dept. Lt. David Brock, who has served with CFD for more than 20 years. Health Chesapeake Fire Dept. offers multi-cancer early detection test for firefighters Zak Dahlheimer 4:12 PM, Mar 29, 2023 “I think you just kind of wanted to have a […]

COVID-19 response ramps up as cases rise: What’s happening, what are the infection rates and should you be worried?

COVID once again seems to everywhere: numbers are up, variants are circulating, boosters are being brought forward and the government is planning to restart surveillance.  What do all of these things mean – and should you be worried? Here’s what you need to know. Infections are up More than 1 million people in the UK […]

What Is Malaise?

Malaise is a condition that you may have encountered if you’ve ever felt weird but were unable to pinpoint exactly what was wrong with you. Malaise is not a disorder in and of itself; rather, it is one of the symptoms that might accompany a wide variety of other illnesses. It is characterized by feelings […]

The Difference Between Psychopathy and Sociopathy

Psychopath and sociopath are terms often used colloquially to describe individuals who exhibit traits such as a lack of empathy, disregard for laws and rules, indifference towards others’ rights, tendencies towards violence, and a lack of guilt. It is important to note that sociopathy and psychopathy are not recognized as official mental health diagnoses in […]