Trauma triggers, subtle yet profoundly impactful, wield the power to disrupt lives, summoning distress and emotional upheaval. Rooted in past traumatic experiences, these triggers stealthily ...

Dealing with trauma triggers can feel overwhelming and isolating. Sometimes, it’s like a wave crashing over you without warning, leaving you disoriented and drained. Healing isn’t about ignoring what ...

Got a nasty habit you just can’t quit? The National Examiner to the rescue! Here are some techniques you can try to choose a different path. Remember: Nothing changes if nothing changes. Most habits ...

In last month’s post, we looked at ways that our rational brains can sometimes get hijacked by our emotions. When we’re flooded with these emotions, we process inputs through the more basic part of ...

Picture this: You’re enjoying a peaceful evening with your partner when a seemingly innocent comment suddenly ignites a whirlwind of argument and resentment. What just happened? This is the complex ...

The process was a big pain, but keeping a diary of the details of her life proved useful for understanding Ann McNeil's headaches. For years, the Boynton Beach, Fla., teacher could not figure out what ...

Debt can feel like a heavy burden, weighing you down and hindering your financial goals. While unexpected expenses can sometimes lead to debt, more often, it’s our spending habits and emotional ...

Parents can significantly reduce childhood seizures by identifying and avoiding common triggers like fever, missed medication, and sleep deprivation. Emotional stress and flashing lights also play a ...

More than just a condition that causes achy joints, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect a person’s life in profound ways. People with RA seesaw between periods ...

Electronic triggers designed to search for key data, developed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, were able to identify and reduce ...