genetic predisposition

Genetically Prone to High Cholesterol? Breakthrough Treatments Offer Promise

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High cholesterol, a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, affects nearly two in five American adults. While lifestyle changes and medications like statins are standard approaches, individuals with a genetic predisposition face challenges in managing cholesterol effectively. Two groundbreaking experimental treatments, presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meeting, offer potential breakthroughs for […]

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Common Brain Network Sheds Light on Substance Use Disorder; The Addiction Puzzle

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A groundbreaking study published in Nature Mental Health has unveiled a common brain network shared by individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). This discovery holds significant implications for understanding the underlying neural circuitry of addiction, potentially opening new avenues for targeted treatments. Substance use disorder is a complex condition that involves both genetic predisposition and

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25 Things You Learn When Your Best Friend Is Suffering From Depression

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25 Things You Learn When Your Best Friend Is Suffering From Depression You and your best friend are so close that it’s almost as if you are one person. You share everything, well almost everything. Sadly, your favorite person suffers from depression. 1. You fell hard in friendship love when you first met and probably

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How Gluten Affects Your Health and 5 Things You Didn’t Know About It

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How Gluten Affects Your Health and 5 Things You Didn’t Know About It [nextpage title=”…”] While there has been some push-back against the gluten-free movement that seems to be taking the world by storm, the trend of going gluten free does not show any indication of slowing down anytime soon. According to recently released statistics,

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If You’re Experiencing THIS, You’re Not Sad, You’re Depressed

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Here’s What Wikipedia Doesn’t Tell You about Depression There is a significant distinction between being sad and being depressed. While they are similar on the surface, the impact of depression is much more devastating and more debilitating than sadness, lasting longer and substantially interfering with the functions of everyday life. Although there are some things

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21 Truths About Depression No One Really Talks About

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21 Truths About Depression No One Really Talks About [nextpage title=”…”] This topic makes people uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t. One in five Americans will be depressed at least once in their lifetime. 1. Depressed people do not cry constantly. Depressed people don’t always appear sad and often keep intrusive thoughts to themselves. 2. Having “good”

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