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Over 280 million people across the globe experience depression, while anxiety disorders impact more than 301 million, according to the World Health Organization. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most evidence-based approaches for treating these conditions, offering effective results with minimal side effects. With success rates reported between 50 and 75 … Read more
The most common preventable diseases affecting older adults in the United States are hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, falls and related injuries, chronic lower respiratory diseases like COPD, type 2 diabetes, cancers tied to lifestyle choices, unintentional injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, and vaccine-preventable infections. To this list, experts often add oral health issues, since tooth loss, … Read more
Despite years of attention and billions in funding, millions of Americans who want mental health treatment still aren’t getting it. The most recent federal data (2023 NSDUH, released summer 2024) show that nearly one in four adults with any mental illness and over 40% of adolescents with depression said they needed mental health care but … Read more
When it comes to birth defects in the U.S., there’s no single, nationwide tracking system keeping tabs on every case. Instead, most states maintain their tracking programs, providing us with valuable regional data that helps paint a picture of which birth defects are most common and where. Across the country, certain defects consistently show up … Read more
Back pain does not begin with an accident or an aging joint. It often starts with daily habits, long hours of sitting, poor posture, or stress that settles deep into the lower back. People carry pain across their workdays, store it in their spines through sleepless nights, and treat it as a condition they must … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis in the United States. In 2025, the burden of Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, impacting millions of Americans, their families, and the healthcare system. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately seven million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s dementia, and this number is … Read more
Oral health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet millions of Americans face barriers that prevent them from accessing necessary dental care. According to the CDC, 66% of U.S. adults reported visiting a dentist in 2022. However, this figure varies significantly based on factors like age, income, race/ethnicity, and insurance coverage. Data from the … Read more
The largest U.S. state, Alaska, occupies a vast peninsula in the extreme northwest of North America. Its impressive 10,690 km (6,640 mi) coastline spans the Arctic Ocean’s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, the Bering Strait and Bering Sea, and the Gulf of Alaska in the Pacific Ocean. Separated from the contiguous 48 states by Canada, Alaska … Read more
Virginia Beach, located in Virginia Beach City, Virginia, is estimated to have a population of 451,637 in 2025, according to the World Population Review. The city is experiencing a slight decline, with an annual decrease rate of -0.44%. Since the 2020 census, which recorded a population of 459,684, Virginia Beach’s population has decreased by approximately … Read more
Recent data paints a grim picture: the rate of alcohol-related emergency department visits increased by 47% between 2006 and 2014, equating to an additional 210,000 visits per year according to NIAAA. Moreover, alcohol was implicated in 17.4% of opioid overdose deaths in 2020, emphasizing its role in the ongoing substance abuse crisis. In 2022 alone, … Read more