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Menopause in Millennials: Breaking the Silence, Reclaiming the Conversation
Rethinking the Age of Menopause When you hear the word menopause, what image comes to mind? For most, it’s likely a woman in her late 40s or early 50s quietly referring to “the change.” But a surprising new generation is entering the conversation—millennials. Yes, the...
Fertility Preservation: Hope, Science, and the Future of Reproductive Choice
In a world where dreams, life, health, and relationships determine the fate of individuals, then fertility preservation becomes a path of empowerment of control over reproductive life. Whether an unmarried female with a diagnosis of cancer, a couple wanting to...
Health Anxiety & Google Diagnosis Syndrome: When Searching Becomes Stressing
“Why is my heart racing like this?” Google says: Could be caffeine, stress… or a heart attack. You have a one-sided headache. Google says: Probably a migraine. Or possibly a brain tumor. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In today’s digital world, it’s easier than ever...
Understanding the Triple Threat: Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Prescription Addiction
"I started drinking to relax after work.""I thought I was in control.""How can prescription drugs be harmful if they were given by my doctor?" These aren’t just stories from the fringes of society. They’re the silent struggles of friends, colleagues, and even family...
Mental Health Red Flags in Adolescents: What to Watch For
She’s probably just making a fuss. “It’s not long until they get over it. Aren’t teenagers supposed to have mood swings? We’ve all been familiar with these terms. It’s possible we’ve even used these words ourselves. But what would happen if that "moodiness" really...
Panic disorder vs general anxiety: What’s the difference?
Under the stress of high-pressure work, social media anxiety, and just having so much to do, "anxiety" is a word used a lot. Maybe you've exclaimed, "I just can't stop worrying about Monday's meeting," or heard somebody say about someone else that they "had a panic...
How Gratitude Rewires the Brain: The Science of Mental Well-being
We've all heard the cliche "Be thankful for what you have." It's pleasant, perhaps even a bit cheesy. But what if thankfulness is more than just a social nicety or a pious recitation of blessings? What if it's something greater; what if it's something a mighty,...
Social Isolation: What It Does To The Brain And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
In a world constantly more interconnected with smartphones, social media, and internet access all day, every day, it might not seem right that feelings of loneliness and social isolation can separately or combined lead to public health crises. We reside in crowded...
When Silence Speaks: Recognizing Mental Health Struggles in Children
Introduction You’ve probably seen the signs. A once chatty child suddenly goes quiet. They stop meeting friends they used to adore. Their mood shifts. They seem irritable, withdrawn, or just not themselves. And as a parent or caregiver, you begin to wonder — is this...