What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile Dysfunction Overview Erectile dysfunction makes it difficult to regularly attain or keep a firm enough erection to have sex. This can interfere with both sexual activity and quality of life, but medications and other treatments are available. Some people will occasionally experience some difficulty with their penis becoming hard or staying firm. However, erectile […]

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CSF) Overview Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition. In fact, CSF is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) OR systemic exertional intolerance disease (SEID). It is a serious, chronic […]

What Causes Malaise?

Malaise Overview Malaise is a term for a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or fatigue that has no clearly identifiable cause. A person may feel this way for various reasons. Some causes are transient and relatively benign, while others are more chronic and severe. While health issues can cause malaise, people’s experiences and descriptions of this […]

What is Appetite?

Appetite Overview Appetite is a person’s desire to eat food. A person’s appetite can rise and fall due to a wide range of factors, sometimes causing people to eat less or more than their body needs. Appetite is distinct from hunger, which is the body’s biological response to a lack of food. A person can […]

What causes a Loss of Appetite?

Loss of Appetite Overview Loss of appetite also known as anorexia is caused for various reasons such as stomach diseases, anxiety, depression and excessive stress. There are many causes for the loss of appetite and anyone can experience it. Loss of appetite can be caused for many different reasons including medical conditions, mental health conditions, and medication […]