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juin 11, 2024Like
The Struggle Is Real: Black Women and Lung Cancer
Ayanay Ferguson knew something just wasn’t right with her body when she returned from vacation with her husband in April 2021. “I had swollen ankles and shortness of breath,” recalled Ferguson, 50, an Atlanta-area clinical psychologist. She initially thought her symptoms were from post-vacation fatigue and her weight. As her symptoms lingered, she booked a telehealth appointment with a doctor, who advised her to get her heart checked. An EKG in an emergency room at a nearby hospital came back Healthy
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New Study Looks At Mental Health And Homelessness
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry looked at the prevalence of mental health disorders among individuals experiencing homelessness. “We were examining the prevalence of addictions and mental health (AMH) conditions among adults experiencing homelessness globally,” study author Rebecca Barry told us. Barry is postdoctoral fellow at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. “We were hoping to find the overall current and lifetime prevalence of AMH conditions in this population.” The research team thought that the prevalence of AMH theravive
juin 11, 2024Like
Feel The Love: Understanding Physical Touch as a Love Language
Love is a strange emotion, and even stranger is that it comes in diverse forms. When it comes to connecting with someone on more than one level, we can engage in different forms of communication and expression. Out of these expressions, one way stands out – Love Languages. A concept popularized by Dr. Gary Chapman, the whole foundation of Love Languages offers an idea to understand the diverse ways in which we can communicate our love, commitment, and affection towards calmsage
juin 10, 2024Like
Kristin Chenoweth Opens up About ‘Excruciating’ Chronic Migraines & the Treatment That Helped
Kristin Chenoweth got her first migraine at age 25, and she remembers it vividly. The Broadway legend was onstage performing at the Virginia Symphony, “singing my face off,” she tells SheKnows. Then, about halfway through Act One, “I started seeing flashing lights like an aura. It was almost like the spotlight started it.” Then came the nausea and the pounding headache, “like a jackhammer on my head.” When the curtain came down for intermission, Chenoweth vomited and had to be shek
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FAQs About RSV in Older Adults and Infants
Summer’s here and you’re probably not thinking about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV. But the time to think about it is before RSV season is officially upon us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RSV season typically starts in the fall and peaks in the winter, just in time for holiday gatherings and cold weather getaways. But there’s no reason to let RSV ruin your plans if you take simple precautions to help prevent the spread of Healthy
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FAQs on Gestational Diabetes
As many as 1 in 10 pregnancies will be affected by gestational diabetes. Factors like the age of the mother and rising obesity rates play a role in this increasingly common pregnancy complication. HealthyWomen spoke to Maureen E. Farrell, M.D., FACOG, an OB-GYN and Navy veteran, about what a gestational diabetes diagnosis means for you and your pregnancy. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. It often resolves shortly Healthy
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How to Cope with Chronic Illness: 11 Strategies
Finding out you have a chronic medical condition— an illness that lasts for a year or longer — can be devastating — and scary. Dealing with chronic illness is challenging, especially in the beginning. It can take a toll on your mental health in addition to whatever physical symptoms you’re learning to manage. When you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness, you suddenly need to deal with things like symptom management and the impact your illness will have on your quality talk
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How to Cope with a Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly challenging moment, filled with a mix of intense emotions such as fear, anxiety, and sadness. It’s a profound personal journey not just for you, but also for your loved ones. Remember, you’re not alone in this. As you begin to process this news, discovering coping skills can be a crucial support, helping you navigate the uncertainty ahead. These may include sharing your feelings with friends, family, or a professional therapist, engaging in talk
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What to Do When Your Parent Has Cancer
When a parent says, “I have cancer,” it shakes your world in an instant. Parents are our anchors, the ones who have nurtured and supported us through life’s ups and downs. The psychological impact of having a parent with cancer can launch you into uncharted emotional waters. It’s completely natural to find yourself swept up in a storm of emotions. Whether it’s fear, anger, denial, sadness, resentment, or guilt, every feeling is valid. There’s no right or wrong way to talk
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How to Heal from an Abusive Relationship
Research suggests that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced at least 1 form of physical abuse by a partner. Deciding to leave an abusive relationship is an emotionally daunting experience. The journey can be filled with uncertainty, and the road isn’t always easy. However, recovering from an abusive relationship can be empowering — it can help you regain self-confidence and rebuild your self-worth. Learning how to heal from an abusive relationship takes time, and while talk
juin 9, 2024Like
Jeff Bezos’ Ex-wife MacKenzie Scott Is Going Viral for Using Part of Her Fortune to Help Black Maternal Health
After divorcing Jeff Bezos in 2019, MacKenzie Scott has been showing everyone that you can and should donate to important causes, especially when you have money out of the wazoo. This time, her latest donation is going viral on X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter. Recently, Scott donated a $2 million grant to the Birthing Beautiful Communities, which is a doula program in Ohio dedicated to Black mothers, babies, and families. BBC’s President & CEO, Jazmin Long shek
juin 9, 2024Like
Emotional Drinking As a Coping Mechanism: Why Booze Isn’t The Answer
Life is a new surprise every day and every time a new surprise pops up, I feel so under-prepared to deal with it. I’m sure you’ve faced something similar in your rollercoaster of a life. Situations like a bad breakup, a stressful job, or a fight with your loved one can leave us feeling overwhelmed, and to deal with them, we look for ways to cope. Here, enter the ever-present social companion – drinks! You might find yourself pouring a calmsage