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Is a Loved One Dealing with Trauma? Here’s What You Can Do

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a crippling mental condition that has long been associated with military service, but the truth is that it can affect anyone and can be triggered by any number of traumatic experiences, such as sexual abuse, being the victim of a physical attack, childhood trauma and

What Are the Long Term Health Consequences of COVID-19?

For some people, the physical after-effects of COVID-19 aren’t the worst, but it is the psychological trauma that will continue affecting their lives in the long run.

These Inspirational People Lost Limbs, But Kept Their Humor

These amputees are clearly not letting the trauma and tragedy of limb loss get them down! They found exceptionally creative ways to make light of their situation and provide an inspirational lesson to us all...sometimes all we can do is laugh, no matter what life throws at us!

Ingrown Toenails – Myths, Facts, and How to Treat Them

Trauma to the toe: Suffering a trauma to the toe can cause the nail to start growing into the skin. The condition of the toenail: Fungal infections can lead to ingrown toenails. Myths & Facts: Myth: Getting a pedicure every 2-4 weeks will effectively treat an ingrown toenail.

Get Tested If You Find This Little Mark On Your Nail

This is usually caused by some kind of trauma, which may be caused by slamming your finger in the car door. This will cause the tiny blood vessels underneath your nail to rupture, causing blood to leak out and discolor the nail.

5 of the MOST Underdiagnosed Mental Health Conditions

Scientists don’t know why people develop PTSD in response to traumatic events, but research shows that 20% of those who have been through some kind of trauma develop PTSD.

What Do Your Nails Say About Your Health? Find Out!

WebMD indicates that the most common causes are: Ill-fitting shoes, trauma to the toe or incorrect trimming of the nails. 12. Dark nails According to AAFP , if your nails take on a dark color in conjunction with a discoloration of the skin, it may be an indication of melanoma (skin cancer). 13.

These Tips Will Slow Down the Decline of Your Memory!

Trauma, aging, and medication are all top causes of memory loss, but you cannot control all the factors that contribute to memory loss, but exercising and getting enough sleep can help slow down the decline of your memory.

Should You Worry About the White Spots on Your Nails?

Trauma to the nail If you’ve ever injured your nail, there is a good chance that you have developed white spots as a result. You might injure your nail by accidentally shutting your fingers in a door, or hitting your nails against a counter or a desk.

Gratitude Can Seriously Improve Your Health! Here's How...

It helps you cope with trauma A number of different studies have proved that gratitude can help you overcome psychological trauma far more easily.

These Are 15 of the Most Dangerous Summer Activities

In fact, according to medical professionals, summer is known as “trauma season,” a time when emergency rooms are suddenly full of injured patients. However, it’s not just daredevils who find themselves in body casts before September rolls around.

Being Lonely Equals Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day

The surprising findings among those who suffer from chronic pain and post-trauma pain show that social support and laughter can both increase one’s pain threshold. How interesting, who knew that having a good laugh or a deep conversation with a friend can be so therapeutic? 6.

Can Emotional Stress Affect Your Spine? Read This!

When a child faces emotional trauma on a constant basis they may, as a result, be overburdened by negative emotions. Consequently, the pressure of these negative emotions can cause their spine to curve in order to adapt to the pressure experienced.

7 Behaviors We All Have that Make Us Tense...

It is believed to be the first stage of coping in a hard situation, event, trauma or experience. So, ask yourself whether you feel inflicted by the fears and phobias that control your thoughts. Denial is often the first step toward acceptance. Until you face the truth, you cannot heal from it. 3.

Top 10 Causes of Cartilage Damage and How to Prevent It!

Trauma Injuring the cartilage surface in a traumatic event can lead to a weak spot in the cartilage that can cause the area to break down with normal forces. Think of a strong fabric with a rent – the damage might be small at first, but the fabric will wear faster due to this rent.

When is Back Pain Telling You Something is Wrong?

Low back pain is classified as ominous when it is caused by a spinal cord trauma, or a progressive disease that can be deadly. Fortunately, such instances are rare. [related_articles] So, what are the worst possible causes of back pain? 1.