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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 2 words · Craig Williams

Nitrates: Definition, Sources, & Effects​-Being Institute

What Are Nitrates? (A Definition) Why Are Nitrates Important?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 9 words · Curtis Blake

No, Disabled People Are Not Better Off Dead

Dougal Waters / Getty Images Key Takeaways Information in this article may be triggering to some. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theSuicide & Crisis Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. Dougal Waters / Getty Images For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. If youre lucky, its another disabled person asking about what kind of equipment youre using....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Michael Calderon

No, Women Are Not More Emotional Than Men

Other common descriptors people have used for you may include irrational, overdramatic, and sensitive. Yet, a man who responds similarly is often said to have presented a good take or welcome input. As a result, women may regularly feel forced to modulate their behavior in unnatural ways. Uwe Krejci / Getty Images A 2021 study inScientific Reportsfollowed 142 men and women to observe their regular emotions. At the studys end, researchers found that male participants emotions fluctuated as much as women’s did....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Michael Thompson

Nomophobia: The Fear of Being Without Your Phone

If so, you just might have some of the symptoms of nomophobia. Mobile phones have become a ubiquitous part of modern life. In fact, the term nomophobia was coined fairly recently to describe the fear of being without your phone. It is a growing concern in a world where always being connected seems more important than ever before. The Origins of Nomophobia Nomophobia is an abbreviated form of “no-mobile-phone phobia.”...

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Joshua Saunders

Non-Religious Alternatives to AA

Fortunately, there are also non-religious alternatives to AA that can support you as you work toward sobriety. If you’d prefer a non-religious approach to drug and alcohol treatment, there are a number of options. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Tom Werner / Getty Images Instead, these facilities and programs usecognitive behavioral therapyand other secular, evidence-based methods of addiction treatment. If ta facility does not use a 12-step method, the websites will usually say so....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · David Lee

Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication

It appears to have fewer side effects than TCAs and to be more effective than Wellbutrin. Below are non-stimulant medications used to treat ADHD. Atomoxetine is in the class of medications known asselective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Milko / Getty Images Studies have found that this drug improvessymptoms of ADHDand reduces oppositional and defiant behavior and anxiety. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Samantha Smith

Nonverbal Communication: Definition, Types, & Examples-Being Institute

What Is Nonverbal Communication?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Maria Graham

Nootropics Claim to Boost Cognitive Function, But How Legit Are They?

Moussa81 / Getty Key Takeaways Nootropics. However, some scientists have disputed their effectiveness. “We have seen, for example, improvements in working memory, planning, and problem-solving. Moussa81 / Getty What Are Nootropics? Prescription nootropics tend to bestimulants, often prescribed to treat conditions ranging fromADHDtonarcolepsytodementia. While nootropics might be growing in popularity, theyre not a new phenomenon. Piracetam is one of many nootropics used today, alongside modafinil, methylphenidate, and others. Piracetam is the original nootropic, and one of the more researched....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Michael Armstrong

Norepinephrine's Role in Treating Mood Problems

Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is both a hormone and a brain neurotransmitter or chemical. Research suggests that norepinephrine Norepinephrine plays a role in mood, attention, and stress. When levels of this chemical are too low, you may experience symptoms of depression or other mood problems. -Oxford-/ GettyImages What Is Norephinephrine? What Does Norepinephrine Do? Norepinephrine plays a role in attention and the body’sfight or flight response. Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration increase....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Timothy Medina

Nortriptyline Side Effects

This medication is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat depression. It is also sometimes prescribed for anxiety and bipolar disorder. As with all prescription drugs, nortriptyline comes with the risk of certain side effects. ONOKY - Eric Audras / Getty Images Here’s a guide to what you better watch out for when taking this medication. Not everyone will experience all these side effects and the severity can vary from one person to the next....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Nicholas Watson

Nosophobia or Fear of a Disease

Nosophobia is theirrational fearof having a specific disease. The origins of the word Nosophobia come from nososandphoboswhich meandiseaseandfear inGreek. In recent years, nosophobia has also been referred to as cyberchondria. Thomas Barwick/Stone/Getty Images At a Glance We’ve all Googled something like “Why does my head hurt?” or “Chest pain causes” from time to time. This is the kind of thing that contribute to an irrational fear of disease. The most important difference is specificity....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Mary Lewis

Nostalgia—How to Enjoy Reflecting on the Past

and how to deal with the negative effects of being too nostalgic. Nostalgia is usually triggered by something reminding an individual of an experience from the past. It is often characterized as a longing or desire to return to a former time or place. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images It can be a source of comfort in times of sadness or distress. Click below to listen now. Nostalgia Used to Be Considered a Neurological Illness Nostalgia is a relatively new concept....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Shannon Roberts