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Autism is a brain disorder with a variety of problems in social interaction and communication. In the US, recent changes in the criteria for the diagnosis of the condition have led to an increase in the number of cases diagnosed as autism. The disorder is 3 to 4 times more common in boys than in girls. The severity of the symptoms varies as some can live an independent life, while others prefer favorable working environments and supportive living.
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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronic disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings in the affected person. It usually starts in early childhood and continues throughout life. Almost one percent of the population is found to be affected by this disorder. It is a mood disorder where the sufferer experiences severe mood swings, ranging from the lows of depression to the highs of euphoria. The frequency of mood swings varies from person to pers...
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Depression is a medical disorder that affects your feelings, thoughts, behavior, and physical health. To the layman, depression is a state in which an individual feels low and miserable. However, doctors use the word 'depression' when referring to a specific set of psychological illnesses that are basically mood disorders. Depression is very common and should not be treated as a sign of weakness. Women are more prone to depression than men.
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Mental illness as a muse? Armed with crayons, art is the latest tool that therapists are using to bring solace to the emotionally distraught, the mentally and terminally ill.
Going beyond water colours, art psychotherapy (APT) encompasses numerous forms including painting, photography, theatre, writing and music. Many who thought they didn't know the right side up of a paint brush go on to create real art, while the most unlikely writers fill pages ...
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While practitioners of modern medicine are only just beginning to talk about the mind-body connection in the treatment of disease, traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda, Chinese and Tibetan medicine have always pointed out that emotions can affect the body and show up as symptoms of disease.
For example, anger tends to affect the stomach and liver. So if you are angry, the emotion will affect the functions of these organs. By understanding these connections, we can see how a disorder such as an acne flare-up or eye infection might be due to an imbalance in the...
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Stress and food habits: How about the incredible allure of chocolate when the seemingly last possibility for anything wonderful has just fizzled in your face? No, it's not your imagination. You really do crave rich foods when stress is unrelenting. When you experience sudden danger, your brain instantly signals your body to turn out a hormone called Co...
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Haveyou ever been low, and thought that the only thing that could make you feel better is digging into your comfort foods? All that just isn't in your head — the food you eat actually affects the neurotransmitters or chemical messengers in your brain, thus influencing mood levels more than you can imagine.
Shama Adalja, a Mumbaibased nutritionist, elaborates, "The food and mood connection may be psychological due to pleasurable associations, but studies have shown that certain nutrients have a physiological 'switch' that enhance positive moods, like oil-rich fish, fruits and veget...
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IT MAY not be the most spectacular breakthrough, but scientists have proved what everyone else takes for granted: laughter is good for you. And if your doctor always told you that watching a good comedy could be as effective an exercise as going for a run, it turns out that even the anticipation of watching it raises the levels of immune-boosting hormones in the blood, with the benefits lasting for hours. So smile away, and thank US researchers whose laughter studies confirm that even as a chuckle raises your spirits, it also lowers your blood pressure, thereby reducing stress hormones and boosting immune functions that help cell growth.
They reportedly found that people who look forward to watching a funny movie had remarkably high levels of endorphins — the body's natural pain killers — and human growth hormone in their blood. This agrees with conven tional medical wisdom: laughing relaxes muscles all over the...
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Human beings have ruled the planet earth by virtue of his brain. Brain is the active organ of our body which differentiates us from all the other living animals. With the help of brain, man has developed many valuable and precious inventions. During the schooldays, you may not require to do much of mental exercise as you learn lot of things on a regular basis. Even when you opt for a career, your brain constantly works on developing new skills and techniques. However, if your job does not require much of bra...
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