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Panic attacks in sleep

A panic attack is characterized by the sudden onset of intense stress or fear. These emotions intensify for about 10 minutes, after which they begin to fade. Panic attacks can occur at any time of the day or night. People can experience a panic attack without warning. Others may have frequent, unexpected attacks. Those who…

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Sleep paralysis

As a person falls asleep or wakes up, his brain sends signals to the muscles in his arms and legs to relax. In sleep paralysis, consciousness is regained, but not the person’s ability to move. According to researchers, in most cases, sleep paralysis is a sign that the stages of restful sleep are not being…

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How Practicing Gratitude Helps Recovery

While drinking has been a part of the majority of my life, so have anxiety and depression. I went from sneaking alcohol on the weekends to week-long binge drinking benders. It was a cycle that progressively got worse, and the more I drank, the worse I felt. I would have pity parties and drown in my sorrows and regrets without realizing how…

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Cellulite (“orange peel” skin)

Most women, even the fit ones, have cellulite – fat that causes “dimples” in the skin. Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes an orange peel appearance on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. Many women try, with variable success, to improve the appearance of their skin through weight loss, physical exercises,…

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Cerebral atrophy: causes, symptoms, treatment

Brain tissue atrophy is a progressive decrease in the number of nerve cells and interneuronal connections which, over time, leads to loss of brain volume (brain shrinkage) and decreased cognitive function, like memory. What is cerebral atrophy Why brain atrophy occurs What are the symptoms of the condition How to diagnose brain atrophy Treatment of…

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