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Life is ever evolving so it is important to remember that the storms in our lives do not always last forever. When I developed dystonia in 2001, I lost everything I was…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
In an article for WebMD, Marilyn Gentile discusses her experience with age-related macular degeneration. She had cataract surgery at 70 years old and just days later she had a central…
For those of us who suffer from depression, that mostly invisible mental illness that, at its worst, can render us incapable of getting out of bed and, at its best,…
This may sound like a strange title so let me explain. I live with a health condition called dystonia, which is a neurological movement disorder. It is the third most…
In 2001, dystonia totally changed my life. I put together a video that shares my 20+ year pictorial journey with dystonia, chronic pain, and overcoming anxiety, depression, and morbid obesity…
How do certain conditions contribute to mental health, depression, and anxiety? It's no secret that having a rare, chronic, or underserved condition can be isolating. But what are the actual…
For those of us who suffer from depression, that mostly invisible mental illness that, at its worst, can render us incapable of getting out of bed and, at its best,…
According to a recent article, mental health affects the physical body in a number of ways, and it’s important to recognize and understand this connection. Mental health has such a…
According to a recent news release, the first cohort - consisting of healthy volunteers - was dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating an intranasal formulation of 5-MeO-DMT. Ultimately,…
A small study has recently discovered that sweet marjoram tea helps to lower depression and non-motor symptoms when taken daily in combination with the standard antiparkinsonian medication. While larger studies…
In the past, researchers have questioned whether an association exists between Lyme disease and psychiatric or mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, or even suicidal ideation. While some recognized a…
A press release by MYND Sciences announced that the drug research and development company, MYND Life Sciences Inc. has their new intellectual patent for their method of finding biomarkers to…
On March 11, 2021, Patient Worthy attended an educational seminar hosted by the Cleveland Clinic titled Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD): Educational Seminar for Patients, Family Members and Caregivers Focus…
For years, researchers questioned how molecular changes in our bodies can contribute to, or perhaps fight, depression. According to Medical Xpress, this answer may soon be available. Researchers from UT…
For those of us who suffer from depression, that mostly invisible mental illness that, at its worst, can render us incapable of getting out of bed and, at its best,…
A rare disease patient's medical odyssey often begins with a search. Rhisa Perera wrote a narrative in lymedisease.org about her long journey navigating the medical world to find answers and…
by Caitlin Seida from In The Cloud Copy Isolation as a result of COVID-19 precautions is necessary but can take its toll on your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.…
Did you know that over 25 million people worldwide take antidepressants? But even with this high usage, many researchers aren't sure exactly how antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors…
By Caitlin Seida from In The Cloud Copy Researchers in Russia completed a study measuring certain biomarkers among those with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression. The study sought to…
It's no secret that stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively affect us physically. But according to Myasthenia Gravis News, researchers also linked stress and depression to increased relapses for…
It's no secret to anybody that knows me: I struggle with anxiety, and have for as long as I can remember. I was first medicated for anxiety and depression…
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