Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Techniques, Uses, Advantages & Limitations

CBT is based on the principle that thoughts, feelings, and perceptions influence behavior and that all these factors have an influence on the well-being of a person. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy. It helps people manage their emotional and behavioral problems by changing the way they perceive the world and react to it. CBT is based...

Poison Control Centers: When to Call for Help

Facts you should know about poison control centers Share Your Story The following information is from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). The United States National Poison Hotline is 1-800-222-1222. When you call this number you will be automatically linked to the nearest poison center in the United States. Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days...

How Do You Know if You Are Allergic to Pollen?

Pollen is a powdery yellow grain that fertilizes other plants of the same species. The only way to know for sure if a person has pollen allergy is to see a board-certified allergist for allergy testing. The only way to know for sure if a person has pollen allergy is to see a board-certified allergist for allergy testing. The allergist...

What Is the Best Thing to Eat for Breakfast to Lose Weight?

To lose weight, eat fewer calories than you burn throughout the day. The best things to eat for breakfast include oatmeal, eggs, lean bacon or turkey, whole-grain toast, peanut butter, smoothies, and yogurt with muesli. There’s simple science behind weight loss—eat fewer calories than you burn throughout the day. Thus, to lose weight, what you eat throughout your day, and...

Can You Get Pregnant with MTHFR Gene Mutation? Risks & Precautions

While women can get pregnant with an MTHFR gene mutation, they may have an increased risk of complications during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, congenital birth defects, and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). While women can get pregnant with an MTHFR gene mutation, they may have an increased risk of complications during pregnancy, including:  Preeclampsia, or high blood pressure during pregnancy Congenital birth...

How Do You Fix Atelectasis? Treatment, Causes & Symptoms

Mostly, atelectasis (collapsed lung) improves without any treatment. Atelectasis occurs when parts of the lung tissue do not fill up with air. It may involve small parts of the lung or a larger surface depending on the cause. Mostly, atelectasis (collapsed lung) improves without any treatment. Your doctor will monitor you carefully and suggest rest or certain procedures until the...

How Do Alzheimer’s Patients Feel? Signs & Symptoms

Alzheimer’s disease progressively worsens over time, affecting a person’s ability to perform daily activities Everyone experiences memory lapses from time to time, especially as they get older. However, the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease gets progressively worse over time, eventually affecting a person’s ability to function or perform daily activities. Along with difficulty thinking or concentrating, Alzheimer’s may cause...

What to Do After Popping a Pimple? Side Effects, Scars & Safely

The popping of a large pimple or squeezing out a blackhead by yourself may give you unwanted side effects, such as permanent, more noticeable, painful scars or inflammation. It is so tempting and oddly satisfying to pop the pesky pimple over your face. However, as weirdly tempting it is, your dermatologist does not advise it. The popping of a large...

How Do Alzheimer’s Patients Feel? Signs & Symptoms

Alzheimer’s disease progressively worsens over time, affecting a person’s ability to perform daily activities Everyone experiences memory lapses from time to time, especially as they get older. However, the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease gets progressively worse over time, eventually affecting a person’s ability to function or perform daily activities. Along with difficulty thinking or concentrating, Alzheimer’s may cause...

How Do You Fix Atelectasis? Treatment, Causes & Symptoms

Mostly, atelectasis (collapsed lung) improves without any treatment. Atelectasis occurs when parts of the lung tissue do not fill up with air. It may involve small parts of the lung or a larger surface depending on the cause. Mostly, atelectasis (collapsed lung) improves without any treatment. Your doctor will monitor you carefully and suggest rest or certain procedures until the...