Around twelve years ago, scientists discovered a hormone called ghrelin that influences appetite and earned the nickname "hunger hormone." Since then, drug companies have sought to target ghrelin for treating obesity, but successful drugs have not been developed yet....
After enduring an unprecedented global crisis, marked by isolation, fear, and uncertainty, we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The absence of masks, required vaccinations, and social distancing has allowed people in many parts of the world to...
Complex PTSD, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), is a severe form of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to traumatizing events. PTSD can affect people of all ages and anyone with prior traumas is at risk for...
PTSD can happen to anyone. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. While anyone can experience trauma, not all people experience traumatic events in the same way. Some are...
Have you ever experienced something that shook you to your very core? Maybe it was the sheer, unstoppable force of a natural disaster or the sudden, unexpected impact of an accident. Perhaps it was something more personal, like a violation of your boundaries or a...
Unfortunately, traumatic experiences are relatively common events. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. Given the number of veterans who have experienced combat, the...
Everyone experiences anger at times in their life. Most anger is situational and is frequently related to not getting our expectations met. This may occur because of a lack of communication, an unrealistic set of expectations, or an unexpected change in our...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms. People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear, hypervigilance, horror, helplessness...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms. People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear,...
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