Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition involving recurrent and intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions. OCD can be debilitating and can negatively impact family, school, and social functioning. 2.5% of children and adolescents struggle with OCD, and approximately 76% of OCD patients begin to show symptoms at an early age. Recent research has identified the…
“Stress eating” is a term we often hear and use in our day-to-day lives. In stressful situations, we may cope with our emotions by indulging in comfort foods. For example, when stressed about an upcoming exam, students may overeat or eat unhealthy and high-calorie foods while studying to help deal with this stress. It is…
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the nervous system caused by the degradation of myelin, the insulating substance which envelopes nerve fibres called axons. MS is characterized by cycles of relapse and recovery as the disease progresses. Steroid drugs are often effective in improving recovery time following a relapse, but are not a permanent…
A stroke is commonly referred to as an attack of the brain that is characterized by a sudden loss in brain function. It can be caused either by the interruption of blood flow to the brain (referred to as an ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (referred to as a…