What is PTSD? By Rosh Health Center June 23, 2022 Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Military service members and veterans are at high risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, anyone can develop a stress disorder, especially those that have experienced a traumatic, often life-threatening event. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “PTSD affects 7.7 million adults. Women are more likely to be …
Stigma around Mental Health By Rosh Health Center June 23, 2022 Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram According to Mental Health America, more than half of people with mental illnesses do not obtain adequate treatment. Mental illness treatment is either delayed or avoided due to fear of discrimination and marginalization. The stigma attached to mental illnesses causes …
Sleep Health By Rosh Health Center June 24, 2022 Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram One in three adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health, and the NIH estimates that between 50 and 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. According to the CDC, a number of chronic diseases and health disorders, including as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression, are linked to sleep disruptions and insufficient sleep. What is sleep? Sleep is a state where awareness to environmental stimuli …
Lifestyle Recommendations for Sleep By Rosh Health Center June 25, 2022 Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram One in three adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health, and the NIH estimates that between 50 and 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. According to the CDC, a number of chronic diseases and health disorders, including as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression, are linked to sleep disruptions and insufficient sleep. Lifestyle Recommendations for Sleep Lifestyle factors Nutrition Herbal teas …
The Digestive Tract: Digestion and Absorption By Rosh Health Center June 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram The digestive system is a fascinating network that is involved in motility, digestion, absorption, and secretion. Food moves through the digestive system in an incredible fashion, from the top to the bottom. Motility (Peristalsis) Peristalsis is a series …