Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become debilitating and interfere with daily activities. Anxiety is a general term that covers several disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, […]
Overview Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep continuity, or poor sleep quality. The symptoms are present even when adequate sleep opportunities and conditions are available, resulting in inadequate performance during the day. Insomnia can adversely affect health, quality of life, academic performance, increase the risk of motor […]
Overview When a person struggles to fall asleep or stay asleep, it is called insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia can include difficulty falling asleep at night, frequent awakenings during the night, waking up too early in the morning, and feeling tired or groggy during the day. It can also be a symptom of another underlying […]
What is a low residue diet? A low-residue diet is a type of diet that is designed to reduce the amount of undigested food that passes through the colon. It is often recommended for people with conditions that affect the digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis, as well as […]
Chronic ulcerative colitis affects the colon and rectum and is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is not clear whether whey protein is good or bad for people with ulcerative colitis. Some studies have suggested that whey protein may have anti-inflammatory effects and may be beneficial for people with IBD, while other studies have […]