Emotional numbness often occurs as a response to extreme physical or psychological trauma. According to Psychiatric-disorders.com, it is one of the "avoidance cluster" of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. PTSD may develop immediately after the traumatic event, or it may take years.

Despite your best efforts to keep your child healthy, at some point in time, germs are going to invade his body and cause a cold. Chest congestion is one symptom of a cold and it can cause coughing, difficulty breathing, interrupted sleep and mucus.

Swimsuit shopping can be an intimidating task for women with post-winter arms that have been hibernating beneath chunky sweaters. Once you find a style that flatters and takes the focus away from big arms, you'll no doubt be hitting the beach without a care in the world; and no, you will not be wearing a wet suit.

The diet pill phentermine is associated with a number of negative and dangerous side effects, but it is still sold as a commercial appetite suppressant. Doctors may prescribe this medication to treat obesity, and it was part of the widely used yet discontinued Phen-Fen combination, which also included fenfluramine.

One minute, your 18-month-old may be happily playing, and the next, she might be flailing on the floor in the grips of a temper tantrum. You may wonder what happened to your sweet baby, and whether you are entering the territory of the Terrible Twos, albeit a few months early.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects most brain cells. Related to numerous functions, including emotions, moods, sleep, memory and appetite, serotonin also affects the muscles, as well as the body's endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

The first menstrual period, also called menarche, begins at different times for young girls. While no one can precisely predict the exact timing of a first period, there are some biological signs that may indicate when it will likely occur.

Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland that releases too much thyroid hormone. In addition to many physical symptoms, hyperthyroidism can also result in many emotional symptoms.

When work drama escalates to the point of trauma, navigating the emotional devastation can be daunting. Here are 5 toxic scenarios and tips on how to deal.

Self-confidence can help you tackle obstacles at work and home as well as among your family members and friends. A lack of confidence, on the other hand, can leave you feeling incapable of handling your daily life.

One of the functions of mind-body medicine is to tap into the body’s natural relaxation response -- in order to promote slower breathing, improve blood pressure, reduce stress and enhance wellness.

Depression can develop in anyone, regardless of age or sex. This common mental condition affects roughly 7 percent of Americans in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.