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All ArticlesMental HealthWhat’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?Medically Reviewed: Marisa McMillian Tomasic, Ph.D.They’re often used interchangeably but are not the same. Mental health experts reveal how to tell the two apart—and what to do for both. Mental HealthWhat’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?Medically Reviewed: Marisa McMillian Tomasic, Ph.D.They’re often used interchangeably but are not the same. Mental health experts reveal how to tell the two apart—and what to do for both. Women’s HealthCan Periods Bring on Anxiety?Keep calm and menstruate on. Experts explain why your anxious mind isn’t doing your cycle any favors. Women’s HealthCan Periods Bring on Anxiety?Keep calm and menstruate on. Experts explain why your anxious mind isn’t doing your cycle any favors. Mental HealthThe Hidden Burden of Caregiver StressMedically Reviewed: Daniel McFarland, D.O., M.S.If you’re caring for someone with a chronic disease, it’s natural to worry about that person’s mental health. But your own well-being may be just as much at stake. Mental HealthThe Hidden Burden of Caregiver StressMedically Reviewed: Daniel McFarland, D.O., M.S.If you’re caring for someone with a chronic disease, it’s natural to worry about that person’s mental health. But your own well-being may be just as much at stake. Mental Health7 Things You Told Us About Your Stress LevelsMedically Reviewed: Dakari Quimby, Ph.D.In an exclusive HealthCentral survey, readers shared how much stress impacts their everyday lives. (Spoiler: It’s huge.) Mental Health7 Things You Told Us About Your Stress LevelsMedically Reviewed: Dakari Quimby, Ph.D.In an exclusive HealthCentral survey, readers shared how much stress impacts their everyday lives. (Spoiler: It’s huge.) 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We asked our chronic disease audience to share their biggest worries, then asked medical experts for advice on navigating these concerns. General HealthChronically StressedLiving with a chronic disease means facing life stressors like medical debt and uncertain prognosis. We asked our chronic disease audience to share their biggest worries, then asked medical experts for advice on navigating these concerns. Heart AttackHow Heart Attacks Differ Between Men and WomenMedically Reviewed: Gregory Payne, M.D., Ph.D.Discover the key differences—and similarities—in how the sexes experience this life-threatening event, plus some risk factors specific to women. Heart AttackHow Heart Attacks Differ Between Men and WomenMedically Reviewed: Gregory Payne, M.D., Ph.D.Discover the key differences—and similarities—in how the sexes experience this life-threatening event, plus some risk factors specific to women. Bipolar DisorderManaging Anger in Bipolar DisorderMedically Reviewed: Dakari Quimby, Ph.D.Emotions can run hot when you’re battling this complex mental health disorder. Experts explain why, and what to do. Bipolar DisorderManaging Anger in Bipolar DisorderMedically Reviewed: Dakari Quimby, Ph.D.Emotions can run hot when you’re battling this complex mental health disorder. Experts explain why, and what to do. Bipolar DisorderHow to Spot Warning Signs of a Manic Episode in Bipolar I—and What to DoExperts explain which strategies have been proven to help when you’re on the verge of a manic episode. Bipolar DisorderHow to Spot Warning Signs of a Manic Episode in Bipolar I—and What to DoExperts explain which strategies have been proven to help when you’re on the verge of a manic episode. Mental HealthHealthCentral Wants to Know: How Stressed Are You?How does your chronic condition affect your stress levels? And what do you do to deal with it? Take our anonymous survey and let us know! Mental HealthHealthCentral Wants to Know: How Stressed Are You?How does your chronic condition affect your stress levels? And what do you do to deal with it? Take our anonymous survey and let us know! Drugs A-ZHow Long Does Seroquel Stay in Your Body?Medically Reviewed: Sean Truong, Pharm.D.It takes a bit more than a day for this antipsychotic medication to completely leave your system. Learn more about the medication’s half-life and how long you can expect to feel its effects. Drugs A-ZHow Long Does Seroquel Stay in Your Body?Medically Reviewed: Sean Truong, Pharm.D.It takes a bit more than a day for this antipsychotic medication to completely leave your system. Learn more about the medication’s half-life and how long you can expect to feel its effects.
