Borderline personality and eating disorders
The co-occurrence of two different psychiatric disorders at the same time, even if the symptoms are seemingly diametrically opposed, can be difficult to treat - a given symptom of the first disorder...
Neuropsychological assessment of dementia
Dementia(Latin dementia) is a syndrome of symptoms appearing especially in elderly people. The syndrome's picture is dominated by disorders of the so-called higher cognitive functions (memory,...
Suicidal tendencies can be detected by imaging studies?
Sometimes it is quite easy to infer that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts - such a risk exists, for example, in people with major depressive disorder. However, it is currently impossible...
24 October - World Obesity Day
Obesity is a disease of civilisation that affects more and more people, including children. Therefore, each year on 24 October, World Day to Combat Obesity is celebrated at the initiative of the...
Andropause without secrets
Andropause is the male equivalent of menopause, which occurs between the ages of 40 and 55. "Puberty" is associated with a decline in testosterone. Symptoms include mood changes and a decline in...
Sports psychologist - how important is this figure in modern sport?
The role of the psychologist in today's sport is very important. Not every athlete has a strong psyche, there are moments of weakness, even when physical form is there. That's when the psychologist...
Endocrine disorders and psychiatric symptoms and disorders
Proper endocrine management is necessary to maintain the 'dynamic stability' of the body, and only then do we feel that we are healthy. In the human body, many organs are responsible for the...
Loneliness a bigger 'killer' than obesity?
Obesity has become a major public health problem, affecting more than a third of adults in the United States (in Poland the statistics are not much better). However, new research suggests that there...
The psychological impact of pregnancy problems
Difficulties in getting pregnant are usually not the only problem experienced by couples. Infertility can lead to the emergence of various psychological disorders - sometimes even relatively trivial...
Polysomnographic examination - components
The polysomnographic examination is the basic test that allows changes in the physiological activities of the human body during sleep to be recorded. In the hands of a specialist, it is an...
Addressing social inequalities in health
Health inequalities refer to persistent differences in the health status of people belonging to different socio-economic groups. What does this actually mean?
'One-day heroism' or 'multi-day resolve' - which attitude is closer to us?
This year it is the period from the 5th of March to the 16th of April. The period begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Resurrection Day. Yes, we are talking about the Lenten season experienced by...
Rett syndrome - what causes it, how does it manifest itself and how can it be treated?
A child develops normally for the first few months and then suddenly.... loses the skills he or she had previously acquired. A regression in gait or speech, combined with a number of other...
A revolution in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders?
Cycloserine is an antibiotic that is used to treat tuberculosis or urinary tract infections. However, thanks to the work of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, it now appears that this...
Fighting overweight - a healthy living guide
Since you are reading this text it means that you are struggling to maintain a healthy body weight. And not for a few days, rather for months or years. The most important question is this: Are you...
Supporting the regeneration of the Central Nervous System with over-the-counter dietary supplements
This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for visiting your doctor. It is advisable to consult the use of dietary supplements during your visit, even if they are available...
Autism spectrum disorders more common in people whose brain is anatomically male?
New research into risk factors for autism suggests that in addition to biological sex (the disorder is more common in men), differences in brain structure may also be a predictor, regardless of...
Psychiatric aspects in transplantation
The human body and psyche are closely intertwined - elements of psychiatry therefore appear in literally every field of medicine. Transplantology is no exception. In fact, it turns out that mental...
Good old sex
The sexuality of older people is a taboo subject. There is an assumption in our culture that children and older people do not have sexuality, and consequently there is little scientific data on the...
