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janvier 9, 2025Like
Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening Tests
Medically reviewed by Ayanna Lewis, M.D. Getting screened is the best way to lower your risk of colon cancer, a disease that affects 1 in 25 women and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women under 50. The good news — particularly for those who really dread the idea of a colonoscopy — is that there are many methods of screening for colon cancer, and some of them can be done from the comfort of your own home. Healthy
janvier 9, 2025Like
For Meghan Trainor, Struggling With Breastfeeding & Postpartum Mental Health Was a ‘Nightmare’
Meghan Trainor loves being a mom, but she’ll be the first to admit that it’s the hardest job in the world. Trainor, who is mom to sons Riley, 3, and Barry, 18 months, with husband Daryl Sabara, recently partnered with infant feeding company Bobbie for their “Ask For Help” campaign, and shared that she “felt in fight or flight all day, all night” after her second pregnancy. It took a heart-to-heart with her doctor — and leaning heavy on her shek
janvier 9, 2025Like
¿Por qué personas que no fuman están desarrollando cáncer pulmonar?
English A los 37 años, Samantha Murrell era la viva imagen de la salud. Caminaba a diario y disfrutaba de otras actividades al aire libre tales como surf de pala y ciclismo de montaña cerca de su hogar en Montana. Murrell también era proactiva con su salud y se mantenía al día con las examinaciones preventivas. Revisaba diligentemente su piel para detectar lunares que pudiesen indicar inicios de cáncer de piel, hacía autoexámenes de mama debido a antecedentes familiares de Healthy
janvier 9, 2025Like
Guía de pruebas para la detección de cáncer de colon
English Ayanna Lewis, M.D., hizo la revisión médica de este documento Someterte a pruebas es la mejor forma para reducir tu riesgo de cáncer de colon, una enfermedad que afecta a 1 de cada 25 mujeres y es la segunda causa más importante de muertes de mujeres de menos de 50 años relacionadas con cáncer. Las buenas noticias, particularmente para personas que les espanta la idea de una colonoscopía, es que hay muchos métodos para detectar el cáncer de colon Healthy
janvier 9, 2025Like
Why Are Women of Color More at Risk for Lupus?
As a senior at Florida A&M University, Sharon Harris had been juggling a full course load, three jobs and other demands of college life when she started to feel sick. She visited the doctor and went to the hospital emergency room for gastrointestinal problems, and healthcare providers (HCPs) thought she might have Crohn’s disease. The medication she received didn’t help, but she powered through to make it to graduation. When Harris’ mother came to her graduation ceremony, she asked her Healthy
janvier 9, 2025Like
Grief and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection and Healing
Grief is like a storm—powerful, overwhelming, and often unpredictable. Anxiety, on the other hand, is the persistent whisper of fear that grows louder when left unaddressed. Together, they can create a whirlwind of emotions, leaving you unanchored. These emotions, in excess, can impact our lives and health significantly. While these two emotions may seem distinct, there is a connection between them that we ought to know. Many people who experience grief are likely to experience anxiety as well. In a calmsage
janvier 8, 2025Like
Happy Hour Is on the Rocks: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Advisory
Attention libation lovers: A new advisory from the surgeon general says drinking alcohol — even one drink a day — increases the risk for certain cancers. Breast cancer had the highest alcohol-related risk for women and people assigned female at birth. The report states that about 4 more women out of 100 would develop breast cancer by drinking two alcoholic drinks a day. And that’s regardless of the type of alcohol consumed including beer and wine. The report also links Healthy
janvier 8, 2025Like
Paris Jackson Vulnerably Shares Struggles With Heroin Addiction in an Emotional Instagram Reel
January is a special month for Paris Jackson. The artist celebrated five years of sobriety on Jan. 8 with an emotional Instagram post that gave a glimpse into Jackson’s struggles with addiction, her eventual recovery, and the sober lifestyle she’s so “thankful” to have now. In the video, Jackson, one of Michael Jackson’s three children, shares clips of herself drinking, smoking, and partying — alongside shots of the star crying and even curled up in tears. As the reel continues, shek
janvier 8, 2025Like
Family Stress: Causes, Effects, and Practical Ways to Manage It
“We may have our differences, but nothing’s more important than family.” –Coco While a source of comfort and love, family can sometimes also be the root of stress. Whether navigating parenting challenges, financial strain, or caring for elderly relatives, family stress can affect your mental and physical well-being. Our loved one causes us stress and can leave us overwhelmed and out of balance. When stress is present more in the family, it impacts one’s personal, professional, and social life. Hence, calmsage
janvier 7, 2025Like
New Study Looks At The Effects Of Antipsychotic Medication On Long-Term Care Residents
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association looked at a longitudinal treatment effect analysis of antipsychotics on the behavior of residents in long-term care. “Our study was focused on the use of advanced statistical methods to evaluate the effects of antipsychotic use among nursing home residents who do not have existing conditions associated with psychosis,” study author, Dr. John Hirdes told us. Dr. Hirdes is a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences. “These theravive
janvier 7, 2025Like
Foreboding Joy Explained: How to Overcome Fear of Happiness
Who doesn’t want to experience happiness? Joy is a feeling so precious to us that for many, it’s the ultimate life achievement. But what happens when moments of joy are overshadowed by fear or dread? If you’ve ever thought, “If I’m happy now, what if something bad happens?”, then you’ve encountered what’s known as foreboding joy. Foreboding joy occurs when happiness feels too good to be true, leaving you bracing for the worst. Let’s explore what foreboding joy means, how calmsage
janvier 6, 2025Like
How to Make a Vision Board
It’s a new year and you know what that means: a ton of messaging about a “new” you. Well, for the record, we think you’re fabulous. (And that color looks great on you, BTW.) But if you’re looking to fire up your fabulousness or craving a change this year, a vision board may help you achieve your goals. According to therapist Lori Gordon-Michaeli, LCSW, a simple collage of images and inspiring words can be a powerful reminder and motivator for Healthy