Mental Health & Well Being

Scanning the Brain for OCD

Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is hardly a pleasant experience, as it causes the brain to be bombarded with unwanted thoughts, urges or images. While treatments exist for OCD, it can be challenging to find a reliable treatment program for ,,,

Sun Damage: A Millennial Problem?

It would seem as if the risks of sun exposure would be well understood by all segments of the general population, from teenagers to the elderly. If researchers from the Oregon State University Cascades are correct, however, there is ,,,

Too Busy To Take a Vacation? Why You Might Want to Reconsider

Have you ever had to shelf plans for a vacation due to a lack of free time? You’re hardly alone – millions of Americans are forced to cancel travel plans each and every year. In fact, research suggests that ,,,

What Makes a Job Safe (or Unsafe)?

It goes without saying that some jobs are more dangerous than others. For example, working as a roofer entails more risks that a receptionist. But aside from the obvious factors, what else impacts your health and workplace injury risk? ,,,

The Not-so Sweet Risk of High Sugar Intake

Whether it’s in candy, cookies or various drinks, people just can’t get enough of sugar. Unfortunately, high sugar intake is associated with numerous problems, including weight gain and diagnosis. Furthermore, men who consume large amounts of sugary goods might ,,,

Live Near a Busy Road? Your Mental Health Might be at Risk

The downside of living near a busy road is fairly obvious – constant noise from an endless procession of cars. Aside from a lack of peace and quiet, residing near a traffic-congested road could also take a toll on ,,,

Are Smartphones Bad for the Brain?

The rapid growth of smartphone use is quite impressive. According to Pew Research, 35% of adults owned a smartphone in 2011, a figure which spiked to 77% just six years later. Likewise, a growing number of youths are using ,,,

Six Health Risks for Men in Their 40s, 50s and Beyond

Nobody likes getting old – the body gets creakier, slower and usually can’t perform as well as it once did. For men, there are certain problems that tend to crop up past the age of 40. Depression: Men aged ,,,

Does Daylight Savings Cause More Traffic Accidents?

Daylight savings time might be best known for causing you to lose an hour of sleep, as clocks spring forward the night this period starts. But suppose pushing the clock an hour forward might have some other consequences? A ,,,

Seven Important Facts About Aging

Life as an older adult can be quite challenging, both mentally and physically. Listed below are seven facts that demonstrate some age-related problems: 1. Believe it or not, an astounding 90% of Americans aged 55 and older are at ,,,

The Benefits of Bromances: Male Friendships and Mental Health

If you’ve paid attention to pop culture in recent years, you might have come across the term “bromance.” For those not in the know, the word “bromance” is used to describe close friendships among men. While the term might ,,,

Younger Americans And Stroke: A Growing Problem

When people think of stroke victims, they generally picture older adults and senior citizens. And to be sure, elderly adults are more likely to suffer stroke than their younger counterparts. Unfortunately, strokes are becoming more and more frequent among ,,,