Whether depression counts as a disability for unemployment benefits depends on which system you are asking about. Unemployment insurance and disability benefits are two separate programs with two separate sets of rules. Depression can qualify as a disability under Social Security and under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But that does not automatically make you … Read more
A headache right above your eyebrow usually comes from one of a few specific sources: the frontal sinuses, the muscles and nerves of the forehead and eye area, or a nerve condition called trigeminal neuralgia. Where the pain sits and how it behaves — throbbing versus pressure, brief versus constant — is often the fastest … Read more
Mucus in the stool is usually normal. Your intestines produce it constantly to keep the lining moist and protected, and small amounts often pass without anyone noticing. When mucus becomes visible on toilet paper or in the bowl, it usually means the gut is producing more than usual. That can happen with irritation, infection, inflammation, … Read more
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is everywhere now — in oils, gummies, drinks, and creams. A common question people ask before trying it is whether CBD can become a habit, the way alcohol, nicotine, or opioids can. The science so far suggests CBD does not produce the compulsive, intoxicating dependence that defines classic addiction, but … Read more
Circadia skin care products are sold mainly through licensed skin care professionals, medical spas, and dermatology or plastic surgery practices that carry the line. The brand does not sell through mass-market retailers like drugstores or big-box stores, and it does not sell directly to consumers through a general public online store. If you want to … Read more
Feeling like you hate your husband is more common than most people admit — and it usually doesn’t mean the marriage is over. In most cases, it’s a signal that something underneath the relationship has gone wrong: unmet needs, resentment that’s built up quietly, or a pattern of communication that leaves both people feeling alone. … Read more
Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury that causes pain on the outside of the knee. It happens when the thick band of tissue running down the outer thigh rubs against the bony bump on the outside of the knee joint during repetitive bending and straightening. Treating it means calming the irritated tissue first — … Read more
Your body burns a mix of fat and carbohydrates for fuel at every heart rate, including when you are sitting still. The “ideal” heart rate for fat burning is a range — often cited as roughly 60% to 70% of your maximum heart rate — where the percentage of calories coming from fat is highest. … Read more
Chamomile tea can help with bloating, but only to a limited degree. It is a gentle, well-tolerated herbal tea that may ease mild digestive discomfort through its antispasmodic and mildly anti-inflammatory properties. It is not a treatment for the underlying causes of bloating, and the evidence for it specifically reducing bloating is modest. Does Chamomile … Read more
Not caring about other people is not a single feeling. It can be a symptom of depression, a feature of a personality disorder, a sign of burnout, or simply the result of growing up in an environment where care was never safe to show. The psychology behind it is well studied, and the reasons are … Read more