Healthy articles

Many people pick the social skills they need to function in society up quite naturally, but this can be difficult for autistic people. Can direct instruction in social skills help?

Are we doomed to pick up a few million invisible, health-destroying bacteria every time nature calls while we're out and about and we have no choice but to use a public bathroom? Or can we make it out germ-free? The power is in your hands — so wash them.

Everyone with PTSD is plagued by "reexperiencing" symptoms that force them back into their worst moments — but not everyone has "flashbacks", and flashbacks exist on a spectrum, too.

What do you need to know if you are — or are considering — dating someone who has experienced trauma that resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder?

Cardiac amyloidosis is a dangerous condition that can lead to heart failure. Recognizing it in its early stages can mean the difference between life and death, since patients with progressed forms are not suitable candidates for modern forms of treatment.

Nearly 100 percent of teenagers play online video games. Do you, as a parent, know what goes on during the social interactions teens have within them? You should.

Bipolar disorder is grouped into four main categories according to a person's mood and energy levels. Read on to learn more about these types.

We know little about the initial triggers causing the chain of events that lead to aneurysms, but there are theories that try to explain this mechanism. Until we find the answer, we try to prevent aneurysms by learning about risk factors and evading them.

Using a dab of hand sanitizer to clean hands after sneezing in the car or before putting contact lenses on the train to work is cheap, quick, and convenient. But do hand sanitizers really work?

Bacteria and viruses are everywhere, especially where we least expect them. Public bathrooms particularly seem to be their private nest. Here are the most common bugs that you would encounter in a public bathroom.