A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. If you have a phobia you will experience a deep sense of dread, and sometimes panic, upon encountering the source of your fear. The fear can be of a certain place, situation, or object. Unlike general anxiety disorders, a phobia is …

Boost Memory: Whether you suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or you just have memory problems, it’s been said that certain vitamins and fatty acids can help or prevent memory loss. The long list of potential solutions includes vitamins like B12, herbal supplements such as ginkgo biloba, and omega-3 fatty acids. But …

What Is Excessive or Unwanted Hair in Women? hirsutism: Excessive or unwanted hair that grows on a woman’s body and face is called hirsutism. All women have facial and body hair, but this hair is usually very fine and light in color. The main difference between normal hair—often called “peach …

cold or allergy: Too often when someone has the sniffles, others assume that they are contagious. However, those sniffles are often caused by something not contagious at all. For those suffering from congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and coughing, a cold may be the first thought, but these are also signs …

insomnia: There are psychological and behavioral techniques that can be helpful for treating insomnia. Relaxation training, stimulus control, sleep restriction, and cognitive behavioral therapy are some examples. Some of these techniques can be self-taught, while for others it’s better to enlist the help of a therapist or sleep specialist. Relaxation …

fatty liver: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a common condition associated with metabolic syndrome. It is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes in U.S. adults, and is diagnosed after ruling out other causes of steatosis (fatty infiltration of liver), particularly infectious hepatitis and alcohol abuse. Liver biopsy may …