Tag: medical

Adult Allergies: Coming Late to the Party

Suddenly developing allergies in your 20’s, 30’s, or older, hardly seems fair, but research indicates that adult onset allergies are increasingly common. Watch this to learn more! And for more answers to your allergy questions, visit: http://conditions.healthguru.com/

Mold & Allergies (Conditions A-Z)

Mold grows in damp places, such as soil, basements, bathrooms and kitchens. And when spores are released into the air, they can find their way into your nasal passages and airways. Watch this to learn more! And for more answers to your allergy questions, visit: http://conditions.healthguru.com/

Depression in the Nursing Home (Mental Health Guru)

Despite the perception that being elderly leads to being lonely and sad, clinical depression is a mental illness that is not “normal” in anyone. http://mental.healthguru.com/

Nasal Spray Addiction (Conditions A-Z)

Over-the-counter nasal decongestant sprays can provide quick relief for seasonal allergies, but they can also be seriously addictive. If you’ve got a habit, watch this for ways to kick it. And for more, visit: http://conditions.healthguru.com/

What are Pet Allergies? (Conditions A-Z)

Pet allergies are a big problem for many pet owners. But what exactly are pet allergies? Watch this to find out! See More: http://conditions.healthguru.com/

What is the link between joint hypermobility and anxiety? | Dr Jessica Eccles

In this short interview, Dr Jessica Eccles explains her research into the connection between joint hypermobility and anxiety.People with joint hypermobility are much more likely to suffer from anxiety and enhanced ‘fight or flight’ responses. Dr Eccles was the first person to connect this knowledge to structural changes in the brain, showing that the amygdala, associated with emotional processing, is larger in people with joint hypermobility. By clarifying the nature of this connection, she hopes to help develop more personalised and effective treatments.Dr Eccles is a psychiatrist and clinical research training fellow at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.This clip was filmed as part of the Academy of Medical Sciences Spring Meeting, 2016. To read more about the Spring Meeting, visit https://acmedsci.ac.uk/grants-and-schemes/events/spring-meeting/competitions/past-spring-meetingsWe are the independent body in the UK representing the diversity of medical science. Our mission is to advance biomedical and health research and its translation into benefits for society.Find the Academy of Medical Sciences online: Website: http://acmedsci.ac.uk/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AcMedSci Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/acmedsci Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/acmedsci/

3 Types of Eating Disorders (Mental Health Guru)

As many as eleven million Americans suffer from some type of eating disorder. Learn more. http://mental.healthguru.com/

Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome (Health Guru)

Restless legs syndrome was first described in seventeenth century medical writings—and it’s been plaguing people ever since! Learn more at http://www.healthguru.com

Understanding Hip Pain (Sports Injuries #1)

Our hips have a huge weight to bear: That of our entire bodies! So what happens when we injure this vital body part?Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: http://www.healthguru.com/?YT

What is PTSD? (Mental Health Guru)

Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder which follows trauma, such as war or physical assault. http://mental.healthguru.com/