National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week is an annual week of recognition and awareness-building related to eating disorders and their impact on numerous people. This…
Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. People with anorexia greatly struggle with maintaining a healthy weight, can be dangerously underweight, and may…
Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by alternating periods of binge-eating and purging. Binge-eating is when a person eats much more food than their body…
Social anxiety disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that involves intense symptoms concerning social activity and interaction. It often makes the routines and activities…
While many diseases can wreak havoc on an individual’s life, eating disorders can have a particularly adverse impact. Luckily, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)…
Overcoming an addiction is a tremendous feat. For many, it requires consistent and persistent maintenance to prevent the risk of resuming the use of drugs…
Eating disorders present a variety of challenges. This is true both for the person dealing with one and their surrounding loved ones. As someone trying…
Chronic pain is a common experience among US adults. Nearly one in three American adults is affected by chronic pain. Many people who struggle with…
Cocaine is a stimulant drug whose use boosts energy levels and produces a euphoric high. Its use is entirely illegal in the United States and…
Heroin is an illegal drug in the opioid family. As such, uncomfortable side effects often accompany its use, particularly when withdrawal sets in. The symptoms…
