When primary care physician Dr. Nora Lansen has an appointment with a patient, she wants to hear about much more than just the symptoms that brought them into her office or her virtual office on the Galileo app. Dr. Lansen…
Anxiety refers to an intense feeling of worry or stress about something in your life with an uncertain outcome. Occasional anxiety is normal, but it can be diagnosed as a mental illness if the condition interferes with your daily life…
Anxiety affects about one in five adults in the United States, making it one of the most common mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Although therapy and medication can help treat anxiety, researchers are looking…
Most of us probably don’t think too much about how we’re connected to ourselves, the people around us, and the world in general. In fact, it’s likely something many take for granted. But those who deal with disassociation know just…
A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically established during childhood when difficulties in the classroom are observed and other criteria for the disorder are met, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). ADHD symptoms can persist into adulthood, and…
All of us can relate to having some insecurities about our bodies, which is quite normal. A problem arises when our insecurities become so loud that they affect our thoughts and actions in an unhealthy way. For example, eating disorders…
Picky eating is common among kids (and even adults), with most people eventually growing out of it. But when this doesn’t happen — and you go as far as to refuse to eat an entire food group to the point…
Nearly one in 10 Americans experienced depression between 2024 and 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, and there are many treatment options to help, from medication to therapy and more. Family medicine specialist Dr. Pauline Jose, Medical Director…
When you hear about borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may think about Glenn Close’s character in “Fatal Attraction.” While depictions of the diagnosis in the media have produced captivating depictions, the characterization isn’t always correct. Borderline personality disorder is not…
Ayurveda – one of the world’s oldest medical systems — is rooted in the idea that any and all imbalances in the body begin in the gut, per a 2024 review in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. While Ayurvedic practitioners have…