Category Archives: health

Transgender’s Classification as ‘Mental Disorder’ Is Outdated, Study Finds

TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Being transgender is currently classified as a mental health disorder in the World Health Organization International Classification of Diseases (ICD), but a new study suggests that should change. And, such a change wouldn’t be without precedent. The American Psychiatric Association removed gender identity disorder from the latest edition… Read More »

The Sneaky Early Signs of Dementia You Should Know About

Very early dementia may cause changes in personality and behavior—in ways that have nothing to do with memory loss, according to researchers who presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto on Sunday. Older adults who have become uncharacteristically sad, irritable, anxious, rude, or disinterested in friends or family—and who have been that way… Read More »

Transgender’s Classification as ‘Mental Disorder’ Is Outdated, Study Finds

TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Being transgender is currently classified as a mental health disorder in the World Health Organization International Classification of Diseases (ICD), but a new study suggests that should change. And, such a change wouldn’t be without precedent. The American Psychiatric Association removed gender identity disorder from the latest edition… Read More »

Does Dementia Diagnosis Have Silver Lining for Some?

TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Is it possible that a diagnosis as devastating as dementia could have some positive effects? Yes, a small study suggests. Researchers asked 48 people with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment to complete a questionnaire that measured their quality of life and personal outlook after getting their diagnosis.… Read More »

Got Ringing in Your Ears? Here's How to Cope With Tinnitus

You might be the only one who can hear the ringing in your ears, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery found that 1 in 10 adults suffers from tinnitus, or the perception of noise that isn’t actually there. For some people it’s a high-pitched buzz. Others might hear a… Read More »

The Weird Way Harry Potter Could Affect Your Political Views

Come November, your fiction preferences might have a real-life impact on your choices at the polls. People who have read Harry Potter novels tend to have a lower opinion of Donald Trump, according to a new study—and the more books they’ve read in the series, the less favorably they view the Republican presidential nominee. These findings held true… Read More »

Why Can't I Meditate? 7 Solutions to Common Meditation Blockers

Meditation might be the biggest self-care trend since yoga, and for good reason—it’s been shown to help with everything from easing anxiety to boosting your sex life. Problem is, meditation isn’t quite as simple as it seems, and it doesn’t come easy for everyone. If you’ve tried (and tried, and tried) meditating to no avail, you’re… Read More »

Why Can't I Meditate? 7 Solutions to Common Meditation Blockers

Meditation might be the biggest self-care trend since yoga, and for good reason—it’s been shown to help with everything from easing anxiety to boosting your sex life. Problem is, meditation isn’t quite as simple as it seems, and it doesn’t come easy for everyone. If you’ve tried (and tried, and tried) meditating to no avail, you’re… Read More »