How To Talk About Your Anxiety and Listen When Others Talk Anxiety has long been a prevalent issue in the United States, with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affecting approximately seven million adults, making it the most common mental health disorder in the country, as reported by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. However, the […]
Things To Do if You’re Having an Asthma Attack—Tips To Prevent an Attack An asthma attack, also known as an asthma exacerbation, is characterized by a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms due to the constriction of the muscles surrounding the airways. However, it’s important to note that asthma attacks can vary among individuals. The experience […]
Using Cooking To Help Ease Your Anxiety In recent years, there has been considerable discussion about the potential connection between cooking and alleviating anxiety. Culinary courses targeting depression and anxiety have emerged, and prominent publications have highlighted the therapeutic benefits of cooking for mental health. However, the science behind the relationship is complex, according to […]
Steroids Commonly Used for Asthma and Allergies Linked to Changes in Brain Structure, Study Shows The white matter of the brain and cognitive impairment have been linked to glucocorticoids, a common steroid used to treat inflammation related to asthma and allergies. The latest study, published in BMJ Open, indicated that both inhaled and orally administered […]
How to Manage Anxiety as Mask Mandates End As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, regulations and guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of the disease are evolving. Recently, there has been a loosening or elimination of mask mandates and social distancing protocols in various parts of the United States. While this […]
What You Need to Know About Asthma and COVID-19, According to Experts During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns arose regarding the potential impact of the virus on individuals with asthma. Given that asthma is a respiratory condition that can cause breathing difficulties, it was reasonable to assume that asthma patients might be […]
People With Asthma May Have a Higher Risk of Cancer—And Not Just Lung Cancer Recent research has indicated a potential link between asthma and an increased risk of developing cancer. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida, individuals with asthma have a 36% higher likelihood of developing cancer compared to […]
Experts Explain Ways to Beat Pet Allergies From Cats and Dogs Pollen, mold spores, and other allergens found outside can attach to a pet’s hair or fur in addition to dander. Whether you’ve had cat or dog allergies before or not, there are steps you may do to alleviate your symptoms. Pet allergies can be […]
Common Things That Can Cause or Trigger Asthma You’ve certainly heard of some of the various causes of asthma attacks, which include wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Pollen, physical exertion, psychological strain, and other factors can all serve as triggers. However, asthma triggers are not the same thing as the true causes of asthma. Researchers […]
9 Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental illness that influences a person’s ability to understand and connect with others. The disease is best understood as a "spectrum," spanning a wide range of symptom intensity and encompassing a wide range of previously distinct medical disorders. According to the Centers for […]