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Wrap Up Happiness: 13 Mental Health Gifts Ideas For This Holiday Season
Woo-hoo! The holiday season is upon us, fellas! With glittering decorations, festive music, and delicious feasts, we’re all ready to welcome the new year. However, holidays are more than just decorations and feasts; it’s also a time to show our loved ones how much we care for them. In our busy lives, when we’re trying to balance work, family, and festivals, it can become second nature to put our mental well-being on the back burner. Not this season, though! This calmsage
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2023 HCD Conference Highlights
New Orleans was host to a record-breaking Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in November, marking the show’s largest attendance since 2019 (when the conference was also held in New Orleans). The annual four-day event brought together the healthcare design industry for keynote presentations, educational sessions, networking events, facility tours, association meetings, and a bustling expo hall. Enjoy the slideshow above for highlights from the 2023 HCD Conference, including keynote and educational sessions, awards ceremonies, and the expo hall. Additionally, you healthcare
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Pregnant Women Experience A Wide Variation In Body Image
Women experience a large variation in perceptions of their own body during pregnancy. Research published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth found that average levels of body image dissatisfaction was similar in pregnant and non-pregnant, but there were significant differences between individuals. “We found that some women feel happier with their body’s appearance when they’re pregnant, others feel more negative and for others pregnancy doesn’t notably affect their body image satisfaction. This is most likely determined by individual factors, such theravive
novembre 30, 2023Like
LS3P Names Esperanza “Espy” Harper Innovation Leader
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P (Charleston, S.C.) has named Esperanza “Espy” Harper as innovation leader at the firm. In her role, Harper will be responsible for leading LS3P’s efforts in researching and developing transformative ideas and industry solutions for the healthcare sector. She’s served as a senior medical planner with LS3P for the past five years. In 2022, Harper was named an HCD 10 winner. To read the HCD 10 article about her work, go here. The post LS3P Names healthcare
novembre 30, 2023Like
A Conversation with Makeba L. Williams, M.D., About Health Equity and Menopause
Menopause is a near-universal experience for women in midlife. And most women will experience some physical, mental and emotional changes in the years leading up to, and following, the end of their menstrual cycles. While vasomotor symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes are common for most women, how long they last and how severe they can be vary by race and ethnicity. Cultural norms can have a significant effect on how women experience menopause as well. Read: Menopause Healthy
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Making the Most of Telehealth for Menopause
Jodi Miller, 49, was experiencing distressing changes to her skin, weight, moods, sleep schedule and menstrual cycle. But when she talked to her OB-GYN, she didn’t get much help. “I was told that all of what I was experiencing was a part of ‘the change’ and that there was nothing that could be done,” Miller said. She got a similar response from other healthcare providers (HCPs) in her area. So she searched the internet for a specialist in midlife women’s Healthy
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E4H Environments for Health Architecture Adds Office in Charleston, S.C.
E4H Environments for Health Architecture (Dallas), an architecture and interior design firm specializing in healthcare and health science and technology facilities, has added a new office in Charleston, S.C. The new studio marks the firm’s 11th office location and is intended to help build client relationships in South Carolina market. E4H Associate Partner Andrew Pardue will serve as office director. For more on E4H, go here. The post E4H Environments for Health Architecture Adds Office in Charleston, S.C. first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
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Side Effects of Guanfacine to Be Aware of
Guanfacine is a non-stimulant drug prescribed to manage ADHD in children and teens. It’s in a class of drugs known as alpha-2A-adrenergic receptor agonists, which act on brain chemical imbalances that may be associated with inattention and impulsivity. In studies, Guanfacine was found effective when attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder occur comorbidly (at the same time). Other research suggests it may be helpful in treating anxiety in adolescents, although it hasn’t been approved by the FDA yet talk
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Side Effects of Lithium to Be Aware of
Lithium is a medication regularly used to effectively treat and manage symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression. Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 2.8% of adults in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Like any drug, Lithium has known side effects. It’s vital for anyone taking Lithium to be aware of the potential reactions that may occur. Your doctor will discuss any significant warning signs associated with taking Lithium, but you can do additional research to talk
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Side Effects of Paxil to Be Aware of
Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant that’s FDA-approved to treat several mental health conditions. Paxil is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood. Paxil is approved to treat: Major depressive disorder (MDD) Generalized anxiety disorder Panic disorder Social anxiety disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Off-label (meaning it hasn’t been FDA-approved to treat but has been found effective), Paxil can be talk
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Side Effects of Propranolol to Be Aware of
Propranolol is an FDA-approved beta-blocker to treat hypertension, heart rate dysfunction, and migraine, among other conditions. It is also used off-label to treat anxiety and panic disorder symptoms. It’s essential to be aware of the potential side effects of this — or any — drug. Always seek medical advice from your health care provider before starting a new medication. Some Propranolol side effects might include lightheadedness, exhaustion, nausea, loose bowels, constipation, and difficulty sleeping. While many side effects can resolve talk
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7 Alternatives to Prozac
Prozac (fluoxetine) is a common antidepressant in the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs work by altering levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain to enhance mood. SSRIs like Prozac are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for treating major depressive disorder (MDD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and some others when prescribed. They have fewer side effects than other antidepressants, but they’re not suitable for everyone. People might look for alternatives to Prozac talk