Teen depression is a serious and potentially life-threatening problem: 500,000 teens in America attempt suicide every year. Five thousand of them succeed. If a depressed teen seems to be at risk of hurting himself or others, caregivers should seek medical help immediately.
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Reishi mushrooms, which are often taken as an extract, have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, but there is some concern about their safety for pregnant women and fetuses.
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Generalized anxiety disorder consists of excessive worry about many issues combined with an inability to control that worry. Other symptoms include sleep disturbance, restlessness, irritability and being easily fatigued. Genes seem to play a role, as do stressful events and learned behavior.
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The most severe form of acne is cystic acne, in which pus-filled lumps form beneath the surface of the skin. Because cystic acne can leave permanant scars, it is important that this form of acne be treated promptly and effectively.
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One of the most heated controversies in the field of dermatology is on the link between diet and acne. However, there does seem to be at least a modest correlation between dairy consumption and this condition, a fact that makes it reasonable to wonder whether there is a link between acne and eating butter.
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Reaction times do increase with age, but different types of reactions are affected differently by the aging process. Your ability to react depends on whether you are dealing with a fairly simple situation or a more complex situation requiring you to pay attention to several different things at once.
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Edema is the retention of fluids in the body. Common signs include swelling, mostly in the feet, ankles and legs, and sometimes, the face and fingers may appear puffy. Edema is most common in pregnant women and the elderly, but anyone can develop this symptom.
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Depression can rob people of their energy, their sleep, their concentration and their happiness. Because psychiatric medications are expensive and can have unpredictable and uncomfortable side effects, some people opt for natural methods like vitamin supplements.
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