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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHealth BenefitsChromium Picolante for DepressionSide EffectsInteractionsContraindicationsDosage and PrepHow to Increase IntakeFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Health Benefits Chromium Picolante for Depression Side Effects Interactions Contraindications Dosage and Prep How to Increase Intake FAQs Close One of the most highly claimed benefits of chromium picolinate is that it helps with weight loss, although it’s not clear that it actually works as a diet aid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSourcesHealth BenefitsSide EffectsDosage and PreparationWhat to Look ForFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sources Health Benefits Side Effects Dosage and Preparation What to Look For Frequently Asked Questions Close What Is Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)?Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is anomega-3 fatty acidessential for brain development during pregnancy and early childhood. It is also linked to improved heart health, better vision, and reduced inflammatory response....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical BenefitsPsychological BenefitsSocial Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Benefits Psychological Benefits Social Benefits Close A healthy sense of humor might seem like a soothing balm or a light diversion during tough times, but it is much more powerful than something that simply lulls us or calms us down. In fact, it’s an often overlooked tool in our arsenal in the battle tomaintain good health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical BenefitsMental BenefitsSocial BenefitsHow to Laugh More Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Benefits Mental Benefits Social Benefits How to Laugh More Close Humor is one of the24 character strengthsone can possess. Even more so, this positive trait can also impact our health. Laughing regularly helps us feel better physically and mentally, even offering social benefits. Recognizing the many health benefits of laughter can help us understand the importance of adding more humor into our lives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPotential BenefitsSide EffectsHow to Take Lion’s ManePrecautions and InteractionsWhat to Look ForWhere to Find Lion’s Mane Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Potential Benefits Side Effects How to Take Lion’s Mane Precautions and Interactions What to Look For Where to Find Lion’s Mane Close Consult your doctor before consuming lion’s mane or any other supplement.Call 911 immediately if you have problems breathing, throat inflammation, or other allergy symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsSide EffectsDosage and PreparationPrecautionsDrug Interactions and WarningsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Side Effects Dosage and Preparation Precautions Drug Interactions and Warnings Alternatives Close Passion flower (passiflora incarnata) is an herbal supplement used historically in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. A perennial climbing vine native to southeastern North America, passion flower is now grown throughout Europe. Theherbal supplementis composed of the flowers, leaves, and stems of the plant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsSide EffectsWarnings and InteractionsDosage and PreparationAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Dosage and Preparation Alternatives Close Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the production of other steroid hormones, including progesterone, DHEA, and estrogen. It is found naturally in the body, where it is produced from cholesterol in the brain, adrenal glands, and gonads....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHistoryExamplesOpposition Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition History Examples Opposition Close Mental health professionals have acode of ethicsthat requires them to keep information revealed during therapy sessions private. However, there are some instances in which this code can (or must) be breached. One is the ‘duty to warn,’ which either mandates or allows disclosure if a client might become violent. Two court cases played a pivotal role in the development of a duty to warn, the first establishing this obligation and the second expanding it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiscoveryEarly ResearchRisks and Legal RestrictionsPotential Therapeutic Uses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Discovery Early Research Risks and Legal Restrictions Potential Therapeutic Uses Acid, or lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), is an illegal recreational drug derived from a parasitic fungus that grows on rye, or ergot. Acid is the most well-knownhallucinogenicdrug. It distorts and alters a person’s perceptions of reality. LSD is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it is illegal in the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarliest AccountsAncient BeliefsCommon Era18th and 19th Centuries19th and 20th CenturiesToday’s UnderstandingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Earliest Accounts Ancient Beliefs Common Era 18th and 19th Centuries 19th and 20th Centuries Today’s Understanding Frequently Asked Questions Close While no single person can be credited with the discovery of depression, there are many great thinkers whose ideas contributed—and continue to contribute—to our growing knowledge ofwhat this illness really is....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets the Holiday Blues?Signs & SymptomsHoliday Depression vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Diagnosing the Holiday BluesCausesTreatmentsCoping StrategiesHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets the Holiday Blues? Signs & Symptoms Holiday Depression vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Diagnosing the Holiday Blues Causes Treatments Coping Strategies How to Get Help Close For some people, the winter holidays can be a painful period of reflection,loneliness,anxiety, and depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Handshakes Are ImportantWhen to Shake HandsHow to Shake HandsBad Handshakes to AvoidFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Handshakes Are Important When to Shake Hands How to Shake Hands Bad Handshakes to Avoid Frequently Asked Questions Close Handshakes can be an important part of making afirst impression. Although it is possible to overcome a poor first impression, it is easy to learn how to avoid some of the typical mistakes that people make when shaking hands....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents3 Days After Quitting Smoking3 Weeks After Quitting Smoking3 Months After Quitting SmokingOther Questions About Quitting Smoking Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 3 Days After Quitting Smoking 3 Weeks After Quitting Smoking 3 Months After Quitting Smoking Other Questions About Quitting Smoking When you quit smoking, you may experience the “icky threes”: extra challenges on day 3, week 3, and month 3 of not smoking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsParents’ Motivations for SharingConcernsTips for Better Sharenting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Parents’ Motivations for Sharing Concerns Tips for Better Sharenting Close If you’ve spent any time on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok, you’ve probably noticed it: parents sharing news, photos, and other information about their children. This phenomenon is called “sharenting,” a combination of the words “sharing” and “parenting....