What Are Seasonal Allergies? Seasonal allergies are the symptoms associated with allergens entering the body and triggering an abnormal overreaction in the immune system. Allergens, which do not normally reside in the body, cause immune responses when you consume them in seasonal food or beverages, breathe them in air that has been affected, or physically [Continue Reading…]

The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. The [Continue Reading…]

When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention. So why don’t we do the same for individuals who are dealing with potentially serious mental illness? About half of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health disorder [Continue Reading…]