According to studies, roughly 8% of adults will experience clinical depression at some point in their lives. Clinical depression is a mental disorder that affects mood, thoughts, and daily life. It lasts for weeks or months, making it difficult to…
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It happens when the body loses too much bone, makes too little, or both. This condition affects millions of people worldwide and can make it…
Life has ups and downs, but when sadness lasts a long time, it may be a sign of chronic depression. Unlike temporary sadness, which fades with time, depression can affect emotions, thoughts, and even the body. Many people experience depression,…
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that strokes take a life every four minutes. These numbers show how strokes affect people of all ages, races, and…
More than 26 million people around the world live with heart failure, a condition that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood the way it should. When the heart does not work as efficiently, daily activities like walking,…
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects over 75 million people in the United States. That’s about one in three adults. Hypertension is a condition that can harm your overall health if it’s not managed. This condition happens when the…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that happens during certain times of the year, usually in late fall and winter. As the seasons change, many people notice differences in their mood, energy levels, and ability to complete…
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when blood vessels leading to the heart become narrow, making it harder for the heart to get enough oxygen-rich blood. When this happens,…
Depression is a mental health condition that affects thoughts, emotions, and actions. People with depression may feel deep sadness, low energy, or trouble concentrating for long periods. Some experience physical symptoms, such as sleep problems, appetite changes, or unexplained aches…
The city that never sleeps is implementing a new bylaw to save lives, although not in the way that you would expect. The New York City Health Department is taking the initiative to promote healthy living – by organizing the…
