by Natasha Tracy - May 12th, 2019
Commonly prescribed psychiatric medications include antidepressants and antipsychotics, in fact, sometimes they are even prescribed together. But do you know what antidepressants and antipsychotics really are? Did you know that antidepressants are commonly prescribed for things other than depression and antipsychotics and commonly prescribed for things other than psychosis? Read on to learn about the differences between antipsychotics and antidepressants, how they work, what they are used for and how to use them safely.
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by Natasha Tracy - April 30th, 2019
Do you know the facts around anorexia nervosa? Do you know that anorexia nervosa is considered the deadliest mental illness? Do you know how people are dying of anorexia nervosa? These are extremely important things to understand considering some studies have the rate of anorexia nervosa among women at four percent.
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by Natasha Tracy - April 1st, 2019
On Instagram, you can find information on everything, including mental health. However, Instagram can give you positive or negative messages about mental health. If you’re dealing with a mental health challenge, you want to focus on those accounts that can provide positive messages in the forms of trusted mental health information, motivational messages and maybe even a little humor. These are the best Instagram accounts to follow to support your mental health.
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by Carissa Andrews - March 18th, 2019
Male pattern balding is a common condition leaving men all over the world on the hunt for a cure for. Did you know over 50% of all men over the age of fifty will experience hair loss to some degree? There happens to be plenty of misinformation out there about hair loss for men, and we wanted to get to the bottom of some of the most persistent myths—as well as discuss some of the facts all men should know about thinning hair. Let’s take a closer look.
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by Carissa Andrews - February 25th, 2019Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of our romantic relationships. It brings us closer as a couple, reduces stress, and actually has a host of
health-related benefits as well. As a relationship ages an active sex life is a way to remind our partner how interested in them we are. This translates into a confidence booster for both sexes.
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by Carissa Andrews - February 11th, 2019
Migraines affect 12% of the world’s population, but they are still misunderstood by those who don’t suffer from them. They aren’t just really bad headaches. Migraines are actually a neurological disorder that can leave a person debilitated for days as they try to overcome the symptoms of nausea, visual disturbances (such as auras), and sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells.
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by Carissa Andrews - January 21st, 2019With the New Year officially upon us, many people (myself included) are looking for a fresh start to their health and wellness. Maybe you raided the Christmas cookies or indulged in one too many “spirits” for New Year’s Eve…or maybe you simply want to continue on your mission to be the best version of you possible. Whatever your reason to jump start your new year health and wellness resolutions, you’ve come to the right place.
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by Carissa Andrews - January 7th, 2019Are you still on the fence about ridesharing? Not sure if it’s for you? You might think twice when you learn about some of the key mental health benefits that befall those who opt to take a Lyft or Uber over driving themselves—or using another mode of transportation.
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by AEIdeas - December 19th, 2018On November 12th, Bing, Microsoft’s internet search engine, announced a change in its policy on access to medicines via the web. Historically the Food and Drug Administration has allowed individuals to import a 90 day supply of most prescription medicines, even though the law forbids such importation.
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by Carissa Andrews - December 17th, 2018
Drugs used in pediatric care can have a long delay from the time the medication is originally approved—to the time trials are completed for use with children. An audit done by Boston’s Children’s Hospital found only one-third of mandatory trials on children’s efficacy and usage were completed in a seven-year timespan after a new drug hits the market. This can often leave a gaping hole in treatment areas—or worse yet, leave a doctor or pharmacist left to guess at whether or not it can safely treat kids.
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