Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects ovulation and the menstrual cycle. It is the most common female hormonal condition, affecting approximately one in 12 Australian women.
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might be a link
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Recovering from a traumatic experience can be challenging for some individuals. It can result in various mental and physical health issues, such as depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and physical health problems. However, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked explicitly to traumatic experiences.
Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works
With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits. We’ve seen an increased demand for support, suggesting more people are trying to cut back or quit. There are so many options.
If Dr Google’s making you sick with worry, there’s help
It’s a busy day at the office and your left eye has been twitching uncontrollably. So, out of curiosity and irritation you Google it.
Various benign causes — stress, exhaustion, too much caffeine — put your mind at ease initially. But you don’t stop there.
The surprising secret to successful psychotherapy
It’s important to know that, in general, psychotherapy is highly effective. Across a wide range of psychological problems and many different types of people, therapy simply works.
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