Month: November 2024
E-Cigarettes and Youth: Latest Findings on Health Risks
The astonishing growth of e-cigarettes among the youth has become a significant public health concern in recent years. Usually marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, e-cigarettes have grown in popularity, especially among teenagers and young adults. But emerging research presents a concerning picture of health risks related to vaping, alarming parents, educators, and …
Anxiety and Work Stress: How the American Workforce is Affected
In today’s fast world, the dividing line that separated work from personal life is increasingly being blurred. Anxiety and stress have grown as major determinants for mental health due to the increasing demands of present-day work environments. Whether it be stress for meeting deadlines, expected output efficiency, or striking a balance between work and life, …
ADHD Drugs’ Impact on Brain Health and Quality of Life: What We Know
One of the major neurodevelopmental conditions is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, characterized both by children and adults. Though behavioral therapy and lifestyle modification are recommended and prescribed often, medication certainly is one of the primary treatments for managing ADHD symptoms. From a practical perspective, stimulant medications (the most basic form, of course, is methylphenidate or Ritalin and …
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Obesity:Â
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue in older adults, especially among those with obesity. The condition greatly raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. Controlling the blood pressure condition is one of the priorities to enhance quality of life and diminish complications among the elderly population. Recently, …