If your personal revelation begins with, “This may shock you…” it is probably a good idea to put the rest of the statement on hold while you contemplate consequences.
What do you do when the personality familiar to you, your family, and your friends swaps with an unpleasant alter ego? Is it a harmless fantasy?
What’s Shaking With Parkinson’s?
The most obvious symptom of Parkinson’s disease is tremors. It is often assumed to be a musculoskeletal disorder. But patients and caregivers should be alert to neurological changes.
Don’t Forget Alzheimer’s Patients
If doctors could predict Alzheimer’s Disease years before onset with better than 90 percent accuracy, would you want to know if you have markers? How would this change your life?
Could You Be a Good Caregiver?
Patients can become demanding with little motivation for self-sufficiency. Read how a prospective caregiver underestimates the task.
Functioning with very little sleep is not a virtuous work habit. Deep sleep improves productivity. Could this be the reason you’re so groggy, cranky, and obnoxious?
What is an Out-of-Body Experience?
Some people boast about out-of-body experiences while others fear them. Just what are they and why do some people strive to induce them? Are they an indication of health issues?
Patients Expect Just One Thing From Doctors
While many patient expectations can be unreasonable, others are practical. This hyperbolic, insightful and sobering patient-perspective was published on KevinMD website.
Step Into Shoes of Chronic Pain Sufferers
Chronic pain sufferers need more endurance. Whether you are a friend, loved one or personal physician, here is an introduction to the world of these heroes that deserve our support.
Anatomy of an Estranged Family
Fresh explanation of Dead Mother Complex reveals why displaying affection may be more complex than you think. This might be the root of familial dysfunction. Use discretion on emotional content.
Recalling Past Conversations With Dead Persons
Triggered by seemingly insignificant events, memories of friends and relatives no longer with us enter my mind. Are such sympathetic reactions to death excised from physicians during med school?
You Are Probably Addicted to This
Addiction is not limited to injections imbibitions or inhalations. It includes technology and health obsessions. Researchers say everybody is addicted to something. Learn why you can’t put it down.
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