Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Autism, is a neurological and developmental disorder which begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. There are numerous types of autism, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences, distinguished by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behavior and challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, verbal, and […]
As people live longer, mental illnesses such as dementia and other cognitive disorders are being seen more. Correspondingly, detecting and understanding these disorders is becoming more important to better help patients deal with the sometimes devastating effects on their health and lives. Cognitive decline is frightening because, unlike purely physical aliments, mental disorders can cause […]
While Type 2 diabetes results from lifestyle factors, mostly low levels of exercise and diets high in sugars and carbohydrates, type 1 diabetes is a disease of the immune system. It cannot be managed simply with lifestyle changes, and even individual who are otherwise very health, who exercise well and eat right, can have type […]
Insomniacs often have trouble shutting off their brains when it comes time to sleep – they ruminate on past embarrassments, potential future story lines, mistakes and errors, or random nonsense. These rambling, constant thoughts can easily keep a person awake at night, but there is a tool they can use to stop these thoughts. A […]
