High-functioning depression is serious, and just as with more overt forms of depression, its consequences if untreated can include substance misuse and suicidal ideation.
In fact, someone with high-functioning depression might actually be at greater risk for suicide attempts because they feel so isolated in their experience, according to Saba Harouni Lurie, a licensed marriage and family…
Doctors And Medical Professionals Are Sharing The Everyday Things People Do That Could Be Killing Them
February 4, 2025
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“Nurse Practitioner here. The accessibility of prescription medications through online platforms and virtual providers is appalling. Tempting patients who are struggling with weight loss with a GLP-1 prescription not only drives up the cost for diabetic…
People Are Revealing The Everyday Things That Age A Person Really, Really Fast
February 2, 2025
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“The sun.”
—Cccookielover
“My wife has been using sunscreen since she was five years old when her mom told her to consistently use it when going outside. Her skin is so good: no blemishes, no marks, just perfect. On the other hand, last year, I…
Doctors Are Sharing The 1 Bathroom Habit They Would Avoid At All Costs
February 2, 2025
Although wet wipes are marketed to provide a better clean down there, especially after going No. 2, you’re generally not supposed to wipe with wet wipes as they can actually be more harmful than helpful.
“The use of wet wipes is a common cause of perianal dermatitis (a…
Norovirus Cases Are Rising — Here's How To Prevent It From Spreading
February 2, 2025
“Isolating to one location and one bathroom that can be thoroughly cleaned is the best route of prevention,” Joy said.
This option is of course more feasible if the infected person is an adult or older child and if you live in a home with multiple bathrooms and ample…
Doctors Are Calling Out The Harmful "Wellness Trends" You Should Stop Following ASAP
February 1, 2025
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“I’m a family medicine doctor, and I see this more times than I can count: If you douche or clean your vagina with scented anything, you’re getting an infection. I’m gonna hold y’all’s hand when I say this…the vagina is a…
Michele was my best friend. Not in the I-tell-her-everything-the-minute-it-happens kind of way, but our friendship was effortless. I could cancel plans with her five minutes before we were supposed to meet and she would understand. I could tell her that I took that toxic…
