Glossary W
Glossary W
Deutsch: Gewichtheben / Español: Halterofilia / Português: Levantamento de Peso / Français: Haltérophilie / Italiano: Sollevamento pesi
Weightlifting in the psychology context refers to the mental, emotional, and cognitive aspects associated with the practice and discipline of lifting weights. This encompasses the psychological benefits, challenges, and strategies involved in training, motivation, and overall mental well-being.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome refers to a severe memory disorder that is usually associated with chronic excessive alcohol consumption. It is referred to by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) as alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder and includes it under the category of substance-induced persisting amnestic disorders, although the direct cause is a deficiency in the B vitamin thiamin.
Wernicke's Aphasia refers to a form of Aphasia in which the person is able to produce Language but has lost the ability to comprehend, so that these verbal productions have no meaning.
Sciatica can be a debilitating condition, characterized by a sharp pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates from the lower back down the leg. This discomfort is typically caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, often from issues like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. While many people turn to medications for a quick fix, these often only mask the symptoms, providing temporary relief. Acupuncture, however, offers a different path. Rooted in the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, it aims to address the underlying cause of the pain by promoting the body's natural healing processes. By gently stimulating specific points, acupuncture can help relieve pressure, reduce inflammation, and restore the free flow of energy—or Qi—in the affected area.