Is Anxiety Genetic?
Anxiety disorders often run in families, leading many to question whether anxiety is inherited. Although the precise causes of anxiety are not fully known, studies indicate a genetic link. If a close family member has an anxiety disorder, your risk of developing one is approximately two to six times higher. Anxiety, like many mental health […]
Cannabis and Brain Health
Choosing a healthy lifestyle means making decisions that benefit your body and mind. Recent cannabis use, defined as within the last 24 hours, can have immediate and lasting impacts on critical functions like thinking, attention, memory, coordination, movement, and time perception. Our brains are remarkable organs, constantly developing until around age 25. During this crucial […]
Diseases and Death
Smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body. This insidious habit not only puts smokers at risk of life-threatening illnesses such as lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke but also contributes to chronic conditions that severely reduce the quality of life. The detrimental effects extend beyond the smoker, endangering […]