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ASMR has become an internet phenomenon over the last few years, lulling people worldwide to peaceful sleep and relaxation. But why do only some people experience the “brain tingles” after listening to these videos and podcasts? Key Takeaways A new study found that people who got the good “tingly” response from ASMR videos were also more likely to have anxious traits and feel some anxiety relief after watching.ASMR may soothe anxiety in the same way that feelings of social connectedness do....

What Is Yupelri? Yupelri (revefenacin) is a long-term prescription treatment option for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a respiratory (lung) condition. Yupelri is considered a long-acting anticholinergic or long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA). It works by relaxing the airways in your lungs. Yupelri is available as a prescription inhalation solution. You will need to use this medication with a nebulizer machine. What Is Yupelri Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Yupelri as a long-term treatment option for COPD....

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and difficulty paying attention. By some estimates, ADHD affects approximately 11% of children and 4% of adults. Adults with ADHD may occasionally enjoy an alcoholic beverage, but they should be very cautious. Research has shown that people who have ADHD have an increased risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and may start drinking at an earlier age. When people with ADHD consume alcohol, their symptoms of inattentiveness and impulsiveness may increase....

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder (ED). People with BED repeatedly eat a large amount of food in one sitting (called a binge) and feel they don’t have control over their eating behavior. During binges, they usually eat faster than normal, eat until they are uncomfortable, eat when they are not physically hungry, and feel embarrassed, disgusted, or depressed because of their binges. Unlike other eating disorders, those with BED do not engage in purging behavior like self-induced vomiting and extreme exercising....

Healthcare providers seldom know why one woman develops breast cancer and another does not. No one knows the cause of breast cancer. Still, breast cancer is one of the most well-researched cancers in the world, and the flood of research gives us hope that the causes will soon be found. What we do know are the many risk factors and potential causes of breast cancer. To understand breast cancer we must start with the fact that all breast cancer develops from damaged DNA....

Colorectal surgery is a blanket term used to describe a number of surgeries that fix problems the lower gut. This can include organs such as the bowel, colon, rectum, anus. You could need colorectal to help treat a condition like Crohn’s disease, or in hopes of curing colon cancer. Learn more about the surgeries included in this category. What Is Colorectal Surgery? Colorectal surgeries are procedures that are done to correct a damaged or disease section of your lower intestinal tract....

Shingrix is a vaccine that can decrease your risk of a shingles outbreak. Medicare coverage for Shingrix depends on the type of Medicare coverage you have. This article will let you know how to find a Medicare plan that covers it and will give you other strategies to cut down on the cost when you don’t have one of these plans. Medicare Coverage for Shingles Vaccine Shingrix is not the first shingles vaccine, but it is the only one currently on the market in the United States....

Encephalopathy and encephalitis both affect the brain, but they have different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Encephalopathy refers to any condition that causes changes in brain function or structure. It could be caused by many things, such as infections, brain tumors, and prolonged exposure to toxic substances. The hallmark feature of encephalopathy is altered mental status, which means you become confused and don’t act like yourself. On the other hand, encephalitis occurs when the brain is inflamed as a result of an infection or autoimmune disease....

Arachnophobia is the extreme fear of spiders and other arachnids (such as scorpions, mites, and ticks). While lots of people dislike spiders or feel uncomfortable around them, arachnophobia is more intense. Classified under specific phobias, arachnophobia causes severe distress and can affect your quality of life. This article will discuss the causes, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and ways to cope if you have arachnophobia. Definition of Arachnophobia Arachnophobia is sometimes called spider phobia....

Fibrocystic breasts occur when hormonal changes make breast tissue take on a lumpy or rope-like in texture. They can be painful, but are completely harmless. Once called fibrocystic breast disease, the term has largely fallen out of favor because “disease” wrongly implies something is wrong with the breasts. Fibrocystic breasts, or fibrocystic breast changes, is a benign condition that’s neither a symptom of nor a risk factor for breast cancer....

Receiving treatment from a mental health professional can be an important part of a care plan for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In fact, there is a small but growing number of specialists among psychologists called gastropsychologists, that focus on treating patients with gastrointestinal diseases and who have special training. Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis) are incurable diseases that primarily target the digestive system. Some of the common signs and symptoms of IBD include diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, and fevers....

In the United States, symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are common. However, up to 40% of people don’t find relief from their heartburn with one of the most frequently used medications, proton pump inhibitors. Surgery for GERD can be effective, both for those who do and those who don’t find that medications work for them. The most common type of surgery that is done to treat GERD is called Nissen fundoplication....

Hard stool happens when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. It can often be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes, like eating more fiber and drinking more fluids. Most people experience hard stool from time to time. For some, though, it’s a long-lasting problem. Read on to learn more about what causes hard stools, what you can do to soften them up, and tips to prevent them....

Because heart disease is a general term for a number of different conditions, the cause of your case depends on the type you have. The bad news about heart disease is that it remains extremely prevalent in our society—it’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news is that many of the factors that determine your risk of developing heart disease are, to a large extent, under your control....

Histidine is one of 20 different amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and enzymes. Amino acids are classified as essential or nonessential. Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot make. As a result, they must be obtained in the diet. Nonessential amino acids are those that humans can make from other chemicals in the body; thus, they do not necessarily have to be present in the diet....

Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition marked by excessively saving items and having extreme difficulty discarding things that aren’t needed or are not objectively valuable. Hoarding disorder used to be considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and was treated using methods designed for OCD. While it is now classified and treated as a unique condition, it is still not well understood and can be difficult to treat, particularly as many people with hoarding disorder do not recognize that they have a problem....

An unexplained weight loss happens when you lose a significant amount of weight without a change in diet, exercise, or lifestyle. There seems no reason for it, which is why it’s sometimes called unintentional weight loss. This type of weight loss can be associated with some health conditions, such as cancer. Among them is diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases with many causes. The link between obesity and diabetes is well-known, but less so is the fact that 10% of people living with diabetes in the United States are at normal or low weights....

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological condition without an exact cause. However, genetics and environmental factors—such as viruses, exposure to toxins, and physical trauma—are believed to play a role in the disease’s development. While ALS cannot be prevented, some treatments can slow the progression of the disease. This article discusses whether ALS is preventable, its risk factors, current treatment options, and how to live well with the disease....

While several older medications for weight loss (those that have been on the market for at least a decade, and those that have been pulled from the market) have known serious side effects, it hasn’t been until 2016 that the specific cardiovascular effects of the newer weight loss medications have been acknowledged, reviewed, and summarized by cardiovascular experts. The anti-obesity medications that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2010 have been of great interest to and a topic of ongoing debate in the cardiology community....

Joint mobilization is a hands-on treatment that is frequently performed by physical therapists (healthcare professionals specializing in rehabilitation for movement disorders) and chiropractors (alternative-health professionals treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, and soft tissue). This manual technique involves applying targeted forces on a painful, stiff, or otherwise compromised joint in order to improve its overall function. While not appropriate in all situations, joint mobilizations may help improve your range of motion, reduce your pain, and minimize your stiffness....