Health

Introduction Intrusive vs. impulsive thoughts are often confused with one another. Even though they may sound similar, they are very different from each other. Intrusive thoughts may mean something that…

Introduction: COPD and Heart Failure COPD and heart failure are distinct medical conditions with similar symptoms, such as breathlessness. A distinguishing characteristic between the two conditions is based on different…

What is Pulmonary Vascular Congestion? Pulmonary Vascular Disease (PVD) is a term used for conditions related to the blood vessels leading to and from the lungs. It also involves the…

Introduction Depression is a complex and often debilitating mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It extends beyond temporary feelings of sadness or low mood and can have…

Introduction Bipolar disorder, previously called manic-depressive illness or manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes unusual fluctuations in a person's mood, concentration, energy and activity levels. This in return,…

Introduction Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood, energy, and behavior changes from mania to depression. Bipolar disorder affects over 10 million people in the United…

Overview: Is Crohn’s Disease A Disability? Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mostly affects the digestive tract. It can result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms…

Overview: Dysthymia vs Major Depression In today's fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and demanding world, stress and depression have become inevitable, affecting millions worldwide. Statistics demonstrate 16.2 million adults in the United…

Crohn's Disease Self-Care Measures: Do’s and Dont’s Self-care is a behavioral practice of intentional actions to preserve, improve and nurture one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Adopting healthy practices to…

Overview Mental health plays a significant role in shaping one’s personality and laying down the foundation of an informed society. It forms the basis of a quality life. In recent…