Chronic Conditions

A man sitting on a couch, looking at his underarm sweat.

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating, often occurring in areas such as the palms, soles, underarms or face. However, it can affect the entire body. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat excessively...

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating, often occurring in areas such as the palms, soles, underarms or face. However, it can affect the entire body. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat excessively during normal daily activities or even while at rest. There...

signs and symptoms of fabry disease - burning sensation in hands and feet

Fabry disease is a rare condition caused by a problem with an enzyme that helps break down certain fats in the body. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of Fabry disease...

Fabry disease is a rare condition caused by a problem with an enzyme that helps break down certain fats in the body. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of Fabry disease so it can be diagnosed and treated early. One of...

signs of lc-faods - fatigue

These disorders can lead to a variety of symptoms, often appearing in infancy or early childhood. To help, there's DOJOLVI, a prescription medication used to treat long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD). One of...

These disorders can lead to a variety of symptoms, often appearing in infancy or early childhood. To help, there's DOJOLVI, a prescription medication used to treat long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD). One of the earliest signs of LC-FAODs is low energy or fatigue....

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Why is Mental Health Important?

Although there is an increasing awareness of maintaining good mental health, there remains a vast gap between how physical and mental health conditions are viewed. With most physical health conditions being ‘visible,’ it is easy for others to make...

Although there is an increasing awareness of maintaining good mental health, there remains a vast gap between how physical and mental health conditions are viewed. With most physical health conditions being ‘visible,’ it is easy for others to make allowances and adjustments compared to mental illnesses, which are often ‘hidden’ and often masked. Physical and psychological well-being can go hand in hand, with mental health being crucial for leading a happy, fulfilling life. With an estimated 1-in-5 people in the US estimated to live with a mental health condition,...

A man sitting with his head in his hands, experiencing a depressive episode.

How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode

During our lifetimes, we will all experience spells where we feel sad, melancholy and unhappy. A prolonged period of low mood is known as a depressive episode and can be symptomatic of somebody experiencing depression. Something to help with...

During our lifetimes, we will all experience spells where we feel sad, melancholy and unhappy. A prolonged period of low mood is known as a depressive episode and can be symptomatic of somebody experiencing depression. Something to help with that can be Auvelity, a rapid‑acting oral antidepressant. A study in 2020 found that an estimated 21 million (8.4%) American adults had experienced at least one major depressive episode. The highest prevalence of major depressive episodes was reported among young adults aged 18 to 25, where 17% reported experience. (1)...