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Holidays can be a stressful time for new couples. Having different expectations can add strain and affect your moods. You might want to be together during these special days. Or conversely, you might expect you’ll be with your own families. This article explores the challenges new couples face, how to deal with not knowing where things stand, what new couples argue about, why the gift-giving issue brings tension, and how new couples can manage stress during the holidays....

What Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome? When NAS occurs, a newborn is likely to exhibit symptoms just days after being born such as: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition that causes babies to develop withdrawal symptoms to certain drugs even before they’ve been born. It develops when they’ve been exposed to these drugs, most commonly opioids, in the womb. FeverDiarrheaDifficulty feeding NAS could lead to medical complications such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), developmental delays, or behavioral problems in severe cases....

Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the production of other steroid hormones, including progesterone, DHEA, and estrogen. The substance is found naturally in the body, but some people also take it in supplement form to help keep memory sharp through the years. Health Benefits Proponents claim that taking pregnenolone supplements can help to combat age-related memory impairment, as well as protect against a variety of health conditions....

As of 2016, an estimated 6.1 million children were diagnosed with ADHD in the United States. However, some children are not receiving access to ADHD examinations or treatment. Key Takeaways A large study found that white children receive ADHD diagnoses and treatment more often than Black, Asian, and Hispanic children.Factors such as income, cultural norms, and practitioner bias may all play a part in this inequality.Long-term, untreated ADHD can lead to problems such as an inability to manage emotions, low self-esteem, and substance misuse....

Stress management has been associated with increased senior health and well-being. After all, with job stress that’s been endured for decades out of the picture, one may wonder if there even is stress after retirement. However, senior stress can still originate from relationships, finances, and retirement itself, as well as from many other areas of life. Stress Management Methods Useful to Older Adults The following are effective methods of stress management that may be especially conducive to senior health....

Massage is a vital part of a good workout routine, Jeffrey Dreon, a licensed massage therapist, says. Moving the fascia—the layer of connective tissue underneath the skin—is beneficial for relieving trigger points, loosening tight muscles, and milking out lactic acid to help with soreness, he says. Licensed massage therapist Dawn Lovell adds that the benefits of massage therapy don’t end there: “It can improve your overall mood, stimulates circulation and recovery after injuries or workouts, helps with digestive issues, and even aids those suffering from PTSD or other mental health issues....

Whether you’re an Olympic athlete, a weekend warrior, or a beginning runner, you’ve probably considered buying a pair of compression shorts. Their stretchy material conforms to your body, producing compression (pressure) in your rear and thighs. Wearing compression shorts while running, cycling, or other high-intensity exercises offers athletes plenty of benefits. The shorts can help promote the flow of oxygen and blood, reducing muscle fatigue, decreasing recovery time, and ultimately enhancing muscle stability and overall performance....

Black isn’t a primary, secondary, or tertiary color. In fact, black isn’t on the color wheel because it isn’t considered a color. It’s all colors. Or rather, the absorption of all colors. Black absorbs all light in the color spectrum. According to color psychology, color-related emotion is highly dependent on your personal preference and past experiences with that particular color. The color black is no different. The Psychological Effect of Black Individual reactions to the color black can vary widely....

When it comes to children’s health, there are a few common scenarios that can be quite scary for parents. Among these is the sound of a croup cough. However, as scary as it may sound, when you understand what is happening, it becomes easier to manage. The Sound of Croup Cough Many upper respiratory infections can cause a cough and parents often use the term “croupy” to describe those coughs, but there is really only one croup cough sound....

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Of the 1.4% of adults in the United States living with BPD, a common thread that runs through them is a special connection to a person in their lives. This individual is often described as their ‘favorite person,’ and may be anyone from a teacher, to a best friend, or even a family member. Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition marked by intense emotions and moods which are not easily contained....

What Is Emotional Attachment? “When we are close to other people, a natural and important emotional response arises in us,” says Adi Avivi, PsyD, CGP, a psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center. Emotional Attachment Emotional attachment is the sense of connection and affection you may feel for people you are close to. It is a basic human need. “Emotional attachment helps us survive. Especially when we are young, if we are scared, hungry, or hurt, it is important that we engage with others who can keep us safe....

What Is Forest Bathing? Forest bathing is based on the Japanese practice, shinrin-yoku, which can be translated as “taking in the medicine or atmosphere of the forest.” While forest bathing began in Japan in the 1980s, it has recently grown more popular worldwide. Born in response to high levels of work stress and a spike in rates of autoimmune disease, forest bathing was also adapted to improve the economy of rural areas that lost people migrating to cities....

IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a relatively simple fertility treatment. It may be done with or without fertility drugs. The procedure itself involves transferring semen that has been washed and concentrated directly into the uterus via a thin catheter. IUI is done around the time of ovulation or in conjunction with fertility drugs to maximize the likelihood of conception. When It’s Used IUI is used to treat many types of infertility and is often done in multiple cycles until pregnancy is achieved—or another treatment is tried....

Casual dating is dating outside of a committed romantic relationship. In other words, casual dating is dating someone (and possibly engaging in physical intimacy or sex) when you are not engaged, married, or otherwise in a long-term commitment with them. Depending on a person’s beliefs and values, casual dating might be considered a fun way to socialize or a stepping stone toward a more long-term committed relationship. On the other hand, some people view casual dating as immoral, especially if there is extramarital sex involved....

Arguably, we’ve got more to think about than ever. Climate change, insane housing costs, the ongoing risk of COVID-19, political corruption, the threat of war… There are few people who don’t find at least one of these things more than a little stressful. And while social media helps to keep us in the loop, having the latest news right at our fingertips, 24 hours a day, doesn’t always provide comfort or reassurance....

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t do anything right, you might think you’re the only one who has experienced that feeling. The truth, though, is that it’s perfectly common to feel this way, and it happens to most of us at one time or another. In a world where so much of how we experience other people is in the digital world, it’s easy to forget that the version we view of our friends, colleagues, and loved ones is the one they want us to see....

Chances are that when you carry your baby you prefer holding him or her on one side of your body. It’s likely that that side is the left side, and research explains why. According to a study in Development Science, up to 85 percent of women prefer to hold their babies on the left side of their bodies, cradling their little ones on their left hips. Even if the mother happened to be left-handed, statistically, she still held her baby on the left side....

Physical intimacy is commonly what makes a romantic relationship more than just a platonic friendship. Some couples slip into a pattern or habit of letting the physical part of their marriage fall by the wayside. Others had little to no sex from the start. Many couples experience a drop-off in sex and physical intimacy within the first few years of marriage, particularly if kids come into the picture. However, the complete loss of physical intimacy that once was a part of the relationship often signals a problem that needs to be addressed....

To be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you have to experience a specific set of symptoms for at least one month following exposure to a traumatic event, but in some cases, people may experience delayed-onset PTSD. Delayed-onset PTSD is not frequently diagnosed, and there is not a great deal of research on this type. However, its occurrence has been observed and studied in some research, and it appears that almost a quarter of PTSD cases may be delayed onset....

Establishing cell phone rules for teens can be a little tricky. After all, most parents didn’t grow up owning a cell phone so knowing what’s appropriate and what isn’t can be a challenge. Technology also changes so quickly that it can also be hard to keep up with the latest devices, social networking sites, and apps. Rules for Teen Cell Phone Usage Without clear guidelines, many teens struggle to handle the responsibility of owning a smartphone....