Affecting nearly ten percent of adults living in the US, specific phobias are among the most common mental health concerns recognized. Within this high percentage, studies have shown a significant difference between the prevalence in women and men, with women… Read More ›
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What You Didn’t Know: Women and Men Experience Addiction Differently
It is estimated that nearly 21.5 million Americans age 12 and older battle a substance use disorder each year; the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that men are more likely than women to use almost all types of… Read More ›
Does Pregnancy Trigger Eating Disorders For Women?
Women have certain rituals, dietary trends, exercise habits and more which they become accustomed to before they get pregnant. Once they find out they are pregnant their dietary and exercise habits can no longer be self-serving. They have another person’s… Read More ›
Does Alcoholism Differ Between Men And Women?
From the very first drink, alcohol is different between men and women. Alcohol abuse, or binge drinking, differs for men and women. According to the National Institute of Health, binge drinking for men includes 5 drinks in a two hour… Read More ›
Is Mindfulness More Effective In Women Than In Men?
The benefits of mindfulness cannot be ignored. Endless amounts of research has been focused on studying the effects of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation in addition to regular meditation practices. Stress, symptoms of depression, effects of anxiety, cravings for drugs and… Read More ›
Are Women More Sensitive To Alcohol Than Men?
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Boston University School of Medicine sought to discover if the reward system works differently for alcoholic women as opposed to alcoholic men, as well as if there is a different in contrast between… Read More ›
Long Term Effects Of PostPartum Depression
Postpartum depression affects 11-20% of women who give birth each year according to the Centers for Disease Control. Averaging on 15%, approximately 600,000 women get postpartum depression in the United States each year. Postpartum Onset Postpartum depression occurs after birth.… Read More ›