Hallucinations are defined as apprehensions of an event or an object without the presence of an external stimulus. In simpler terms, a hallucination is something that a person perceives to see, smell, feel or taste without it being present....
Adequate sleep is extremely essential for the proper functioning of a human being. Studies have shown that there is a significant decrease in metabolic brain activity when an individual stays awake for 24 hours at a stretch. Due to sleep...
If stress has become a regular part of your life, rest assured that you are not alone. In fact, in today's fast-paced and hectic world, almost everyone feels at least some amount of stress, regardless of their age or gender. Stress is a...
Social anxiety disorder in children is also known as social phobia wherein the child is afraid of new social situations, activities requiring them to perform in front of others, etc. Extreme social anxiety in children may also result in them...
UTI or urinary tract infection is a chronic bacterial infection of the urinary tract. It can also affect internal organs like the kidneys and liver if not treated properly. Bacteria enter the body through the urethra and irritate the organs in...
The statistics are scary. According to a recent study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, children today spend up to 75 hours a week using technology gadgets. That’s 75 hours of time spent plugged into iPods, watching TV, using the...
It is a matter of pride for the older generation to talk about their better lifestyles, how better, tastier and pest-free their food was and even how better off they were physically. To sum up, how much more they got out of life in general. Is...
A tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery performed to remove excess fat and tighten the skin around the abdomen. A tummy tuck may also help remove unwanted stretch marks and scars on your stomach. If you are looking for a...
Anyone who has a chocolate addiction knows just how difficult it is to keep away from what was known by the Aztecs as the ‘food of the gods’. Those who scoff at such notions, quoting inconclusive scientific studies to bolster their...
Internet addiction seems like a small price to pay when weighed against the many benefits that the internet has given us. But as many worried parents will testify, falling grades at school, anti-social behavior and eating and sleeping disorders...