Hypothyroidism Symptoms Checklist is a list of symptoms, which are most commonly associated with hypothyroidism. If you have any of these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean you have hypothyroidism. However, suppose you do have a number of these symptoms, and your doctor rules out other possible causes. In that case, you will likely be…
You may be familiar with hypothyroidism. This condition affects the thyroid gland, which is the endocrine organ in your body that controls your metabolism, energy, and brain function. Hypothyroidism is diagnosed by measuring your thyroid hormone levels in the blood or urine. If you suffer from hypothyroidism, you may be at risk of having an…
Hashimoto’s disease is one of several types of hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that produces hormones that help regulate metabolism and affect nearly every organ system in the body. Symptoms vary widely depending upon how severe Hashimoto’s is…
Everyone experiences stress, and stress can be either beneficial or harmful to your health. Too much stress over a long period, though, may lead to many physical and psychological problems that can harm your quality of life. One such issue is called hypothyroidism – it’s when the thyroid glands in your neck don’t produce enough…
Benzodiazepines, otherwise known as “benzos,” are psychoactive drugs that act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. The four different types of benzodiazepines include: Short-acting (with effects lasting three hours or less) Intermediate-acting (effects lasting more than three hours but less than 12) Long-acting (effects lasting more than 12…
Learn about the connection between the two and how to better protect yourself against them! Stroke is a neurological disorder that affects the brain and can cause paralysis, loss of sensation, and difficulty speaking. It’s one of the leading causes of death for people over 65 and can strike anyone, regardless of age or gender.…
Alcohol is a depressant that slows down brain activity and affects how a person acts, speaks, and moves. An alcoholic blackout is an episode of amnesia in which a person actively engages in events while not remembering what transpired while under the influence of alcohol. Effects of alcohol on the brain under 21 are really…
We’ve all heard about alcoholism in men, but what about women? Alcoholism is on the rise, and the number of people suffering from alcoholism is growing each year. But why? And how can women be helped if they are drinking too much? Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in America. Its long-term effects on…
People with ADHD have difficulty focusing on a single task at a time, which causes them to fidget and often interrupt others (which can lead to social rejection). Over time, this behavior impacts their academics, family relationships, and work. ADHD is more common in boys than girls. Children of parents who have ADHD are also…
Alcoholism and addiction can have a detrimental impact on memory. The more someone abuses alcohol, the more likely they will suffer from memory loss and other cognitive impairments. Scientists have studied the effects of alcohol on the brain and body for decades, but still have not come to a complete consensus on how alcohol affects…