How to cope with breast cancer
Commentary by Chara Getting diagnosed with breast cancer is a challenging, difficult process. In honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some tips will help you, if you have been diagnosed, to manage your condition and the treatment process: *Express yourself: Focus on communicating and listening to your loved ones. This will […]
Study correlates teen depression with diet
By Chara Less sodium consumption and more potassium consumption will help reduce the prevalence of depression among teens, according to a recently published study, titled “Sodium and potassium excretion predict increased depression in urban adolescents.” Conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the study examined 84 participants, who provided their urine to […]
Managing The Fear Of Loneliness
By Stanley Popovich Many people deal with the fear of living alone. Loneliness can make someone feel depressed and unhappy so its important to not let being alone be a factor in your life. Here is a list of techniques that a person can use so that the fear of being alone doesn’t become a […]
The flu: How to diagnose it, how to treat it
Commentary by Chara Flu season is approaching. To reduce your odds of getting the flu – and to ensure you receive the proper treatment if you get it – you should know a few facts about it. Flu symptoms include a fever, chills, coughing, a sore throat, a runny nose, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. […]
The Flu season begins
Flu shots: The pros and cons Analysis by Chara According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu season might start earlier than usual this year. To be prepared, the CDC advises people to get a vaccination. However, some people believe the vaccine will only give them the flu instead. If you […]
CDC warns of salmonella outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert of a salmonella outbreak in the country. According to the CDC, 1,003 cases of salmonella spanning 49 states have been reported during 2019, as Newsweek and other media outlets have reported. In addition, the CDC recently stated that, since July 29, 235 […]
E-cigarettes use causes deaths
By Chara First e-cigarettes related death reported in Kansas A 50-year-old woman has died from lung disease related to vaping, becoming the first casualty of this type in Kansas, the state’s health officials said Sept. 10. According to the statement, the woman became seriously ill shortly after she started using e-cigarettes and her symptoms progressed […]
Lessons I Have Learned From My 20 Year Struggle With Fear And Anxiety
By Stan Popovich Do you currently struggle with fear and anxiety and wish you could talk to someone who can relate to your situation? If so, I dealt with fear and anxiety for over 20 years and here are some lessons I learned during my mental health struggles. 1. Listen To The Professionals And Not […]
More social media usage linked to rise in depressive symptoms, study claims
By Roberta Pardo A new study has revealed the extent to which screen time and depression might be linked in young people’s lives. For every additional hour young people spend on social media or watching television, the severity of depressive symptoms increases, according to a study published July 15 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The […]
Suicide: How to spot its warning signs and prevent it
Commentary by Chara Many people believe suicide is a problem only among young people. Not true. Defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as “injuring oneself with the intent to die,” suicide is the No. 10 cause of death in the country for all ages. It is the No. 2 cause of […]