The consumption of alcohol is common in the United States. Over 85.6% of people have had alcohol at least once in their lives, regardless of their gender and age. As such, alcoholism has become a ...

Of the many curveballs in life, divorce is one of the biggest shifts a person may face. On the Life Change Index scale, divorce ranks as the second most stressful life change after the death of a ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that affects your movement, often causing symptoms such as tremors, slower movement, stiffness, and loss of balance. The symptoms and the ...

Type 2 diabetes support groups are community-based or online organizations where people living with the condition can share information, find understanding, and give or receive emotional support. Type ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

Support groups for caregivers of people with dementia can be beneficial in various ways. By speaking with others who are in a similar situation, people may gain comfort, understanding, knowledge, and ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be isolating. If you don’t know where to turn after suffering a blood clot, these social networks can help. “A support system is crucial to help those who experience a ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...