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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports depression affects nearly 8% of the American adult population— or around 19.4 million people. About 46,000 lives are lost every year to

You’ve probably heard the phrase “flora and fauna” to describe plant and animal life—whether that’s on the beach or a walk in the woods. While flora (Latin for “flower”) can

Maybe you’re lying in bed watching TV when it starts—a discomfort in your chest or even at the base of your sternum. As you sit up, you might run through

Coronary heart disease, electrocardiograms, cardiac stress tests, stents — you’ve likely heard these common terms. But do you know what these words mean?

It can be scary to witness someone having a seizure. People with seizures can convulse, their eyes might roll back in their heads and they could lose consciousness.

When you hear the words “holiday” and “heart” together, you might think of the Grinch and his heart growing “three sizes that day.” While that’s a nice thought, the reality

In an episode of the police procedural comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, tough-as-nails detective Rosa Diaz catches a cold. However, she has so much work on her plate that she refuses to

For decades, scholars and medical professionals have discussed the difference between solitude and loneliness.

If it’s been a while since you’ve hit the gym, gone for a run or even lifted weights, you’re not alone.

While grabbing a drink from the fridge, pain shoots up your arm and radiates near your elbow. If you are experiencing pain like this, tendonitis could be to blame. The