Poor memory is a result of slower brain functioning or processing which makes it difficult for a person to retrieve and store information. This occasional forgetfulness may occur in the later years of life. However, cases of memory loss are also observed in young adults these days due to the changing lifestyle and eating habits. Poor memory could occur due to continuous use of prescription drugs, thyroid disorders, psychological disorders, mental strain, unrestrained use of alcohol, or underlying conditions. It is certainly not confined just to the elderly nor is it an unavoidable part of aging.
Category: Conditions
How Can I Attack My Panic Attack?
Definition
Lasting between 5-20 minutes, panic attack is a serious anxiety disorder where the patient goes through a series of episodes or intervals of acute discomfort, fear, nervousness, or distress. Panic attacks bring about unpleasant physical symptoms paired with an intense feeling of fear and doubt. They could impede the patient’s normal life even though they last for short periods of time.
Studying Stress: Causes, Effects & Treatment
What are the causes of stress?
Stress is more or less dependent on how you perceive things around you. For instance, it could be possible that you feel stressed about going for shopping while some people would take it as an opportunity to enjoy the time with family or friends. Anything that is stressful for you may not necessarily disconcert others; they might relish the moment instead.
‘Stressors’, which are the channels or causes of stress usually in the form of pressures or situations, are often considered negative – bouncy relationships and nerve-racking work agenda are the best examples. However, added responsibilities through promotion, marriage, best college admission, reserving funds for house purchase, etc., are other stressors which are considered positive though they substantially add to the stress levels.
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How Do Men and Women Feel Depressed?
Men Vs. Depression
Career loss, disappointments in life, financial barriers, and relationship break-up are observed to be the chief causes of depression in men. Instead of opening up with the issue, men tend to hide their emotional problems. Untreated depression could take grave avatars in the form of suicide, especially in case of men.
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Is Dizziness Normal?
Feeling dizzy or faint can be linked with such a wide array of causes like an underlying medical condition, low blood sugar level, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of sleep, etc.., that its accurate diagnosis and relative treatment has become a must. In most cases, dizziness is eliminated from medical investigation by doctors as an insignificant symptom of conditions such as pregnancy, emotional shock or stress, side effects of certain drugs, etc. The true cause of faintness can be diagnosed via proper study of clinical history and investigation. It may not necessarily require hospital admission (view rates of hospital wards here, here, and here).
Why Can’t I Sleep?
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping disorder is mainly an outcome of stress, depression, or anxiety which most people face during the entire day, causing them to have trouble in finding a good night sleep.
How to Get Over Hangover?
What is a hangover?
It is the physical aftermath or result of consuming large amount of alcohol. Having said that, it should be noted that some people could get affected with hangover even after consuming a small amount of alcohol. It is particularly caused due to the accumulation of unfavorable or aggressive reactions to chemical supplements/additions of alcoholic drinks such as wine, brandy, rum, sherry, port, etc., and their dehydrating effects. Quick recovery from hangover via some self-help measures is commonly observed among most people.
Why Do I Sweat Excessively?
Medically termed as ‘hyperhidrosis’, excessive sweating could be a medical condition more than physical inconvenience. Sweating heavily in a hot weather, warm atmosphere, circumstances involving physical exertion or during a heavy workout is normal. However, it could result due to an existing health problem in the body. It could also lead to other conditions such as fungal skin infection, eczema, etc. The good news is that it is possible to get rid of hyperhidrosis via proper treatment and medications.
How to Tackle Tiredness?
Long intervals of hard work, physical exertion, and unhealthy lifestyle (poor sleep pattern, alcoholism, and drug addiction) are noted as the commonly known causes of tiredness or fatigue. A lay man could feel tired due to a recently suffered bereavement or upset, personal or family issues, emotional disturbance, work pressure, low spirits, confusion, etc.
Lack of a “good night” sleep is one of the major reasons which kindles tiredness in the body. An underlying medical problem such as anemia or viral disease such as glandular fever can extract huge amount of energy from the body, leaving the person tired for weeks. Common factors which contribute to tiredness are lack of regular exercise, unhealthy or insufficient diet, poor sexual lifestyle (frequent masturbation, unnatural sex), etc.
What Makes Your Skin to Itch?
The cause of itching is not restricted to one particular condition – it could be a result of less severe skin conditions like insect bite or sunburn or serious disorders including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or kidney failure. Neither is itching restricted to the location of the body – it could be localized or generalized (over the complete body).
Itching
Usually a minor condition, itching a.k.a pruritus is an unpleasant sensation which creates the urge to scratch to gain relief. Repetitive scratching could make your skin worse or even damage it. Itching could spread to a larger area on your body with the development of infections such as scabies, ringworm, heat rash, dry skin (xerosis) hives, or skin diseases including psoriasis, eczema, etc. It could also be aggravated or caused due to anxiety, stress, or any other psychological condition.
