Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are polyunsaturated fats that perform important functions in your body. Your body can’t produce the amount of omega-3s you need to survive. So, omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients, meaning you need to get them from the foods you eat. Types –There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids:• EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). […]
Aggression describes a variety of socially unacceptable behaviors that are undertaken with the intention of establishing dominance and/or causing fear or harm.In humans, aggression can be caused by various triggers, from frustration due to blocked goals to feeling disrespected. It is an action or response by an individual that delivers something unpleasant to another person.Aggression can take […]
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an extreme behavior disorder defined by chronic aggression, frequent outbursts, defiance, and a tendency to irritate others. Children with ODD are frequently irritable, argumentative, and disobedient. This behavior often disrupts your child’s normal daily functioning, including relationships and activities within their family and at school. It’s common for children — especially […]
Impulsivity is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically “poorly conceived, prematurely expressed, unduly risky, or inappropriate to the situation that often result in undesirable consequences. Symptoms –Acting on impulse is spontaneous. There’s no consideration to how it could affect […]
Turner syndrome is a genetic condition found in females only. It affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls. It occurs when part or all of one of your X chromosomes is missing. It’s also called monosomy X, gonadal dysgenesis, and Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome. Types –The type of Turner syndrome (TS) a person has depends on the problem with […]
Substance abuse is a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. It is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication.”Substances” can include alcohol, nicotine, marijuana and other drugs (illegal or not) as well […]
Paranoia is the feeling that you’re being threatened in some way, such as people watching you or acting against you, even though there’s no proof that it’s true. It happens to a lot of people at some point. Even when you know that your concerns aren’t based in reality, they can be troubling if they […]
Shankhpushpi is recognized as “Medhya Rasayana”, which means a drug that rejuvenates, maintains and potentiates intellect and memory.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which individuals have repeating, undesirable contemplations, thoughts or sensations that make him feel to do something over and over.The repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing, checking on things or cleaning, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions.This disorder features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and […]