• posted: Jan. 02, 2023

People suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, have generally developed it as the result of a dangerous, scary or shocking event in their lives. Since PTSD is not something Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022

If you find yourself suffering from anxiety attacks or long-lasting feelings of fear – which can include symptoms like a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, or sweating – and these attacks Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2022
• Medical Marijuana

With medical marijuana becoming legalized in more and more states, Dr. Albert Takem here at Maryland Primary Care and Wellness in Upper Marlboro, MD, and Silver Spring, MD, keeps receiving questions about Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2022

It is easy enough to confuse the occasional bout of anxiety with something deeper. Anyone can experience anxiety through the course of worrying about normal, everyday things. Anxiety disorders, on Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2022

You are affected by depression, whether you realize it or not. You may be fortunate enough to not suffer from it, either, but the likelihood that you know someone who Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2022
• Bipolar Disorder

Living with Bipolar Disorder can feel like a full-time job. You manage your highs and your lows to achieve balance in your life. Treatment can help you take control of Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2022

Taking care of your mental state is important all year round, of course, but when the weather starts getting colder, some of us either neglect our mental health or forget Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2022

CBD, or cannabidiol, is an extract from hemp plants that has been used increasingly in treating certain medical conditions. It is not the same substance as medical marijuana. Hemp is Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

As many of us enter the holiday season and look forward to greeting the new year, plans for fitness and weight loss are high on the list. There are a Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

As the holiday's end, we are all faced with the rest of the winter. Getting up and out into the cold can be a challenge. And staying the course for Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

Few things cause more concern than dramatic changes in the way our digestive systems work. And the sight of blood in the stool is one of the most alarming differences Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

This time of year can bring a lot of joy to a lot of people. Seeing family and friends, exchanging gifts and enjoying good meals is the emphasis of the Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

Cellulitis is a condition that not everyone has heard of. It is a reaction your body can have to infection, and it comes in several forms. Understanding what cellulitis is, Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

All around the nation, and even the world, the use of cannabis in medical settings has been growing. From treatment of chronic pain to combating chemotherapy side effects, the applications Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is the second commonest infection in the US, affecting every 10 in 25 women and 3 in 25 men in their lifetime. Some may be serious, and Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2022

Pet allergies (allergic rhinitis) are common, and dogs and cats get most of the blame. Well, there are a million reasons for that; about 62% of U.S households have pets, Read More