People who eat until they are uncomfortably full, eat in secret or lose self control while eating may be suffering from Binge Eating Disorder. Many binge eaters find their symptoms being accompanied with feeling apathetic,...
Myth: I am a guinea pig who is taking medication for the first time. Fact: There are four distinct stages of clinical research. Clinics testing a medication’s safety and tolerability conduct what is called Phase 1 research. During...
Myth: I would be risking my health by enrolling in a clinical research trial. Fact: There are many rules and regulations put in place that clinical researchers must follow in order to ensure the utmost safety of their...
[caption id="attachment_788" align="alignleft" width="356"] Click on image to enlarge.[/caption] Participating in a clinical research trial can be a huge step towards regaining a favorable quality of life. Follow these steps to start making a positive change!...
Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that is characterized by permanent and progressive memory loss along with personality changes and functional/cognitive impairment. Anxiety disorder can be characterized by chronic, intrusive, and distressing thoughts of a...
Some say that although we live in a connected world, we do not communicate. There are a lot of great things that can come from an innocent conversation: a job offer, making a new friend...
Depression and anxiety can be very challenging to diagnose. These two medical conditions have many overlapping symptoms that cause doctors to misdiagnose and mislead patients. As Christopher Willard, PsyD, author of Child’s Mind: Mindfulness Practices to...
Genetics plays a major role in depression. According to Stanford School of Medicine, children who have a parent or sibling diagnosed with depression are 10-20% more likely to develop depression. If any relatives are diagnosed...
As parents, one of the most important goals is to be able to help your child reach his/her fullest potential. When your child comes home with poor grades, it is easy to immediately start hiring...