If you recently found out you’re pregnant, the date of that first pregnancy ultrasound is something you are likely eagerly looking forward to. Finally a chance to catch a glimpse of your little one! Will you be able to see a family resemblance in that grainy black and white image? Are you having a boy or a girl? Many people even share ultrasound images on social media for all the world to see....
Bottle feeding a preemie in the NICU can be one of a parent’s biggest joys and concerns. Snuggling your baby is, of course, a pleasure. But while feeding, you may be worried about whether or not your baby is getting enough milk. Being able to feed well at the breast or by the bottle is one of the milestones that a NICU baby must meet before discharge, so it’s natural to feel anxious about reaching it....
Marginalized groups often face health inequities due to oppression. A recent study published in Nature and Science of Sleep found that transgender college students experience greater sleep challenges than their cis peers. Key Takeaways Trans college students are significantly more likely to develop sleep disorders than their cis counterparts.They are also significantly more likely to develop depression and anxiety, as opposed to their cis peers.Given that trans people continue to experience discrimination, this public health issue deserves greater attention....
If you’re getting ready to graduate high school, going to college for the first time, or just returning after a holiday break, college life can make your generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) worse. The stress and changes from moving into your dorm room, entering new classes for the first time, or even leaving your parents’ home can be stressful and difficult. The following is a brief overview of some common issues college students with and without GAD face along with tips to help manage your anxiety while at school....
Morning sickness affects almost 75% of people who are pregnant. While home remedies and prevention strategies can be effective, sometimes they don’t do enough. Many people find relief by taking Unisom and vitamin B6 for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Both Unisom (doxylamine) and B6 are safe throughout pregnancy, including in the first trimester. Although very people (about 1%) get hyperemesis gravidarum, the most severe form of morning sickness, even mild or moderate morning sickness can make life downright miserable....
Rarely does a mental health service provider’s name invoke images of friends gathering—but that’s exactly what the word “clubhouse” does, and Clubhouse International has seen its friendly and human-oriented approach help grow its reach to one that’s now worldwide. The organization, which began as a single Clubhouse is now a network of several hundred. Clubhouse International doesn’t just provide the standard clinical services, either. Rather, they connect people with mental illness to housing, employment, friends, and community....
A medication currently used to treat epilepsy and migraines has also been shown to be effective for reducing alcohol consumption and treating cocaine addiction. But topiramate may never receive approval for the treatment of addiction because of economic considerations. For at least 10 years, research studies have shown that topiramate, marketed as Topamax, is effective in treating alcoholism. In 2003, a study by the Health Science Center’s South Texas Addiction Research & Technology (START) Center found that subjects who were still heavy drinkers were six times more likely to remain sober for a month, compared to a placebo group....
A lot of us recycle without thinking twice about putting a plastic bottle in the recycling bin when we’re finished with it. You’re clearing out some clutter and helping the planet at the same time—it’s a win-win, right? Key Takeaways The recycling rate has gone up markedly since the 1960s, but some people are wish-cycling— recycling something even if they’re not sure it can be recycled.With 100 companies responsible for over 70% of all greenhouse gas emissions, there’s even a debate over whether or not recycling is worth it....
What Is a Love-Hate Relationship? If it feels like your relationship has a lot of ups and downs and you hate your partner as much as you love them, you may be in a love-hate relationship. Romanoff says that these relationships feel like rollercoasters, as there is both excitement and exhaustion, and couples must navigate the more negative aspects of these relationships like aggression and frustration to reap the benefits like passion and thrill....
Have you ever felt like others were getting ahead in life but you weren’t? Maybe a friend bought a house, and you haven’t even considered saving for a down payment. Or perhaps a relative your age is married and starting a family, and you can’t fathom the responsibility of raising children. These differences don’t mean that you’re less accomplished than others in your life, or that you’re doing anything wrong. Rather, the people doing the “adulting” probably are just thinking about, and planning for the future....
Having friends and making new friendships is an important part of preteen and teen development. Platonic teen relationships can run the gamut of very close and intense to very casual. Some teen friendships are easy-going, while others are drama-filled. Many teens make their friends via shared interests or circumstances, such as playing in the marching band together, going to the same gym, or sitting next to each other in chemistry class....
English names have an old-world charm that comes from their rich historical background. They conjure visions about knights and castles, royal ancestry, and more recently, Harry Potter. In Old English times, parents were inspired by gardens, resulting in names like Rose, Violet, and Holly. Places and geographical features also supplied British parents with immense possibilities for names such as Devon, River, or Brooks. Meanwhile, occupation-based names such as Mason and Carter are popular even today....
The question of how to handle a defiant child is something most parents have struggled with at one point or another. Defiance in children is a common problem, especially in toddlers and adolescents. It’s a normal part of a child’s development and can be expressed in behaviors such as talking back to or disobeying parents, teachers, and other adults. Among school-age children, defiance will more likely take the form of arguing or not doing something you asked—or doing it very, very slowly—rather than a full-out tantrum (which is more likely to occur in younger children)....
A neuron (a nerve cell) is the basic building block of the nervous system. When neurons transmit signals through the body, part of the transmission process involves an electrical impulse called an action potential. This process, which occurs during the firing of the neurons, allows a nerve cell to transmit an electrical signal down the axon (a portion of the neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body) toward other cells....
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been thought of as a condition affecting males. But more females are being diagnosed as our understanding of it deepens. This is due, in part, to learning that ADHD in girls can look different than it does in boys. For instance, girls are more likely to have inattentive ADHD, in which daydreaming and shyness are common. Conversely, it is more typical for boys to have hyperactive-impulsive ADHD or combined type ADHD....
A long history of research tells us that abuse, neglect, and other forms of overt trauma in childhood can have long-lasting effects on both mental and physical health. To help assess the risks of such events, researchers created what is known as the adverse childhood experiences (ACE) pyramid. Key Takeaways Early contact with the criminal justice system can negatively impact childhood development.Children may face long-term effects such as substance use, PTSD, and illness from these adverse experiences....
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising parents not to use head-shaping pillows for babies. In a memo on November 3, 2022, the FDA explains that these pillows, which are marketed to change the shape of a baby’s head or prevent them from developing conditions like flat head syndrome, are not safe. Key Takeaways The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that head-shaping pillows are dangerous for infants, and should not be used....
Personality traits help make us unique individuals, but not everyone agrees on exactly how many different traits exist or what factors contribute to these characteristics. Is personality genetic, or does the environment play a greater role in shaping who were are? Both genetics and environment play a part in the development of personality, although the specific degree to which each one plays a part often depends on the specific personality trait in question....
If you want to feed your baby breast milk but you are not able to breastfeed, or you don’t want to, one option is bottle feeding breast milk. Some parents may wonder if it’s okay to use these feeding method, and the answer is definitely yes. With this approach, you pump your breast milk (or receive donated milk) and give it to your baby in a bottle. Pumping and bottle feeding breast milk is a great way to provide your child with breast milk without needing to put them to the breast....
When a cherished relationship ends, we often must heal from what’s commonly referred to as a “broken heart.” The process can be painful and slow, but it does pass, and time will help you recover. In the meantime, harnessing it as an opportunity to learn more about your wants and needs can help you develop and strengthen healthy coping skills to use in future relationships—and to help you get through the end of this one....
