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Guillain-Barré Syndrome or GBS, is one of those conditions that can appear without warning and turn a person’s life upside down in a matter of days. It’s a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s own immune system, usually a defender against illness, mistakenly begins to attack the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that…
If you’ve been scrolling social media lately, you might have seen a KBC contestant spark a huge debate about single-child behavior. Many viewers called him “spoiled” or “pampered,” but psychologists say this is a classic example of something called six pocket syndrome. The term refers to children who receive constant attention, care, and indulgence from…
Characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, specifically those producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for coordinating movement, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. The degeneration of nerve cells leads to a range of symptoms, including tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. Globally, Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects millions….
Suppose you experience intense pain, accompanied by certain conditions such as changes in skin colour and fluctuations in body temperature, along with increased swelling in your extremities (arms, legs, hands, or feet). In that case, you may be experiencing complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This condition is a sporadic neurological disorder resulting from an imbalance…
A soluble fiber type that creates a gel-like material which, when combined with water and taken, can aid in controlling bowel movements by softening stool and providing bulk in cases of diarrhea. Psyllium has arabinoxylan, which is prebiotic and enhances the gut microbiome and, in particular, elevates bacteria that produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid….
Broken Heart Syndrome is a condition triggered by severe emotional or physical stress. This condition temporarily weakens the heart muscles as the flood of stress hormones like adrenaline, noradrenaline or cortisol overstimulate the heart. The Broken Heart Syndrome- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Credits: Canva Losing a loved one is never easy. Following that, is the sense of…
Success isn’t always greeted with applause. In some workplaces, climbing the ladder can bring subtle pushback, colleagues who downplay your achievements, exclude you from conversations, or dismiss your ambitions as arrogance. This quiet resistance has a name: Tall Poppy Syndrome.The metaphor comes from the tallest flower in a field being cut down so the others…
