"mental health"

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects over 3 million Americans. Those who suffer from schizophrenia often lose touch with reality and suffer from hallucinations or hear voices. In …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that has existed among human populations for thousands of years. Caused by a bacterium, tuberculosis was perhaps at its deadliest during the 19th century, when …

One of the best ways to transform your physique and to reach your health and fitness goals is by doing sprints. A study conducted in 1994 had two participant groups …

Researchers studying Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome have discovered protein functions that could help healthy people live longer lives. Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes its victims …

If I told you there’s a tree that can provide you with wood for shelter, cordage, and edible leaves and fruits, what would you guess it is? You may not …

The New York Times reports that the average American adult watches five hours and four minutes of television per day. But could your leisure time be better spent doing something …

A recent study by the Duke Cancer Institute has discovered that one-third of cancer patients end up paying more money out of pocket for their cancer treatments than they expected, …

It’s a sad fact of life that, as you get older, your mind begins to deteriorate. You’re at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well …

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths in the United States attributed to Alzheimer’s disease increased 55 percent between 1999 and 2014, the latest …

What’s the number one cause of death in the U.S.? How about in the world? If you said heart disease, you’re right. In 2015, it was responsible for 8.76 million …