Cutting and self-harm: Why it happens and what to do
admin Understand why some teens engage in self-harm and how families can respond. The notion that hurting yourself can make you feel better seems like a contradiction. But that’s exactly what…
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Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure
Chronic stress from ongoing unfair treatment may be to blame. Experiencing discrimination in the workplace — where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average — may be harmful…
Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel
The elbow is an underappreciated joint that brings many daily tasks within your reach. I recently saw a car vanity plate that read “LBODOC” (as in elbow doc). The driver…
Sneezy and dopey? Seasonal allergies and your brain
The warm weather pollen boost may trigger brain fog, as well as watering eyes and stuffy or drippy nose. Ah, ’tis the season for warm-weather allergies caused by trees, grass,…
The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation
New rules revisit limits on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. While the FDA rules for blood donation were revised twice in the last decade, one group — men…
Apps to accelerometers: Can technology improve mental health in older adults?
Technology can aid older adults’ mental health and medication management. It can be devastating to watch older adults struggle with memory problems, low mood, anxiety, or a lack of motivation,…
Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
A great warm weather activity requires a few adjustments for children who have eczema. Swimming is a great activity for children. It’s good exercise, it’s an important safety skill, and…
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Body dysmorphic disorder in boys and young men focuses on bulging muscles. By the time boys are 8 or 10, they’re steeped in Marvel action heroes with bulging, oversized muscles…
Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors
Personality changes can be the most challenging aspect of dementia care. Dementia poses many challenges, both for people struggling with it and for those close to them. It can be…
Babesiosis: A tick-borne illness on the rise
A lesser-known tick-related illness than Lyme disease is appearing in new parts of the US. You may be familiar with Lyme disease, a bacterial infection from the bite of an…