SERVER 1 COMPLETE Invisible Illness An invisible chronic (long-term) illness is a condition that is not visible to the casual observer.1 Invisible illnesses can include conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia. Both of these conditions can cause whole-body pain and fatigue.23 Other examples include cognitive and mental health disorders, such as dementia and … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Some reasons your immune system may be so weak include conditions like cancer, diabetes, and pregnancy. People who take corticosteroids or immunosuppressants can also have a weak immune system. The immune system is your body’s defense mechanism, protecting you against viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that cause disease. This system succeeds in … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection that causes inflamed, itchy, and scaly skin between your toes. Symptoms can also affect the bottom of your feet and cause blistering. People often get athlete’s foot from wearing sweaty, tight shoes for long periods of time or stepping barefoot … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder—more commonly known as ARFID— is an eating disorder that causes you to restrict or completely avoid certain types of foods. Unlike other types of eating disorders (such as anorexia), people with ARFID don’t usually have a skewed view of their body or … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Eating disorders are not occasional concerns about health, weight, or appearance. They are medical conditions that negatively affect a person’s eating habits. Warning signs of eating disorders can include symptoms such as dry skin, a negative body image, or excessive exercise. These illnesses, which can become life-threatening in some cases, affect a … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Body Dysmorphic Disorder ? Body dysmorphia, medically known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition where someone obsessively worries about their appearance and self-perceived physical flaws. These flaws are often exaggerated or imagined, but they still create overwhelming concern that affects daily life. Someone with body dysmorphia may avoid … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE In the United States, people have become more conscious of eating healthy to reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. A possible negative side effect of those healthy behaviors is food guilt. Food guilt refers to experiencing stress and guilt after eating certain foods, which can result … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE When you’re trying to drop pounds, you might decide to run more, eat pizza in moderation, and even wear a fitness tracker to chart your progress. However, problems may arise when the mission starts taking over your life. “Engaging in these behaviors can be a slippery slope,” clinical psychologist Stacey Rosenfeld, PhD, … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly in four stages after exposure to an allergen. This reaction occurs due to an overreactive immune response to the allergen, which the body mistakenly perceives as harmful. These can be foods, medications, insect stings, latex, or something else. The immune … Read more
SERVER 1 COMPLETE Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults. Autism can present with a variety of symptoms, typically affecting social skills as well as both verbal and nonverbal communication. Signs of autism in adults are similar to those in children. Typically, symptoms of autism … Read more
