In many ways, contraception is a really positive thing. It gives individuals so much more control over their own bodies and actions. It almost completely (around 99% effectively) prevents unwanted pregnancies and gives females more freedom in their sexual endeavors. However, as many of us girls know, that comes at a pretty hefty price. You …
Anxiety and sleep apnea are both two debilitating disorders that can affect day-to-day life for anyone suffering from them. And what’s worse is that either condition can make the other worse which can cause those with either condition to end up in a vicious cycle that seems inescapable. Sleep apnea is a medical condition where …
Anxiety is more than just ‘feeling anxious’. It’s an intense, complex sensation that, when chronic, can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health. Anxiety is designed to impact the heart to help our bodies react to danger, but these changes may cause physical abnormalities in your EKG. Increased heart rate, blood pressure, …
Anxiety: in this day and age, it’s almost surprising to meet someone who doesn’t experience it. Whether it’s our diets, lifestyles, social media, or simply the way we’ve become more open to talking about our mental health, anxiety is on the rise – particularly in women. In fact, it’s so common that we often forget …
Ear ringing, also known as tinnitus, is a common issue that can influence your health and life. Although anxiety and tinnitus are considered two separate issues, they can often be linked, and sometimes, treating your anxiety may help alleviate your tinnitus. If you experience ringing in your ears alongside symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks and …
It should be no surprise that concussions are an injury that you want to avoid. While pretty much any injuries are something that you want to happen, concussions have to be up there as one of the most serious. It’s not just a bonk on the head, and you go to sleep for a few …
Migraines are some of the worst headaches that people can get. That throbbing pain that can range from a dull annoyance to overwhelming pressure, feels like they can completely immobilize someone in their tracks. However, there are a ton of different kinds of migraines and similar headaches out there, many of them having their issues, …
We’ve all been there before, there are one hundred different things to do, and subsequently, we push back some of the more important tasks to get them done. And more often than not, we can get so wrapped up in all those extra jobs that it’s late evening before we even realize that we haven’t …
If you’ve ever experienced a pain in your left arm, you know just how scary it can be – especially if you have anxiety. Even if you’re not a particularly anxious person, at some point, your mind has probably wandered over to the worst-case scenario. Most of us associate left arm pain with heart attacks. …
Anxiety is a hell of an emotion to have to live with. Not only does it stop you from doing many things that you know you would otherwise enjoy, but it can also seriously affect your body’s physiology. The effects of anxiety can range from everything from irregular heartbeats to even irritable bowel syndrome. Needless …
