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août 9, 2023Like
Leaky Bladder? Urinary Incontinence Can Happen at Any Age. Here’s How to Find Relief
Remember that time in grade school when you laughed so hard that you peed your pants? It was hilarious. Now do you remember that time you laughed so hard you peed your pants as an adult? Not as funny. No one likes to talk about it, but many women deal with bladder control problems. Urinary incontinence is the medical term for involuntary bladder leakage and it affects more than 60 percent of women at some point. While urinary incontinence can shek
août 9, 2023Like
Thinspiration: What is It and How is it affecting mental health
Are you following and falling for the social media trend #thinspiration and adopting unhealthy habits to look thin? If that is so, you need to understand what thinspo is and why it is unhealthy. Social media platforms significantly impact our lives and perceptions of beauty and body image. The constant exposure to glossy images of perfect body figures and curated social media feeds make one compare themselves. The glorified thin body image and unrealistic and unhealthy body standards influence many calmsage
août 9, 2023Like
Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?
A patient arrives at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research in Baltimore, ready for a full day of treatment. For the next eight hours, she’ll recline on a large couch with an eye mask and headphones playing classical music. Two facilitators are nearby, ready to help if needed. After vitals like blood pressure are checked and the patient feels comfortable, a physician will administer a dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms.” The journey has Healthy
août 9, 2023Like
Stantec Expands Denver Office Team
Global integrated design firm Stantec (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) has expanded its healthcare presence in Denver with the addition of five new hires. The team will be led by health planner Alisa Rice, who has worked on projects including Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora, Colo.) and Intermountain Health (Salt Lake City.) The team also includes Robyn Linstrom, senior medical planner; Thomas Giles, senior design coordinator; Vega Vashtiary, interior design coordinator; and Watchara Umboontham, healthcare design coordinator. The post Stantec Expands Denver Office healthcare
août 9, 2023Like
Mindful Dating: 6 Tips for Dating Mindfully in 2023
“We’re all pretty unique, in our own way” And because we’re one of a kind, we need a partner to match our uniqueness well, am I right? In this age of constant distractions and hurried connections, we have forgotten the concept of mindfulness and savoring each moment. We need everything to be done fast and right. Now, these expectations can be made from a computer (even AI) but when it comes to human connection, these expectations are just not right. calmsage
août 8, 2023Like
6 Foods You Should Eat During Your Period
PMS is pretty much the pinnacle of food cravings, especially when your hormones are raging and your cramps are so bad that it feels like it doesn’t matter what you eat. Believe it or not, your diet can have a major impact on your menstrual cycle. “Excess sugar, caffeine, and sodium intake have been associated with increased PMS symptoms,” explains dietitian Regina Ragone, MS, RDN. “Vitamin and mineral deficiencies also may play a role in PMS, with calcium and certain shek
août 8, 2023Like
Consejos para viajar mientras recibes tratamiento de cáncer de vejiga urotelial
Viajar es una parte importante de la vida de muchas personas. Podrías necesitar viajar por negocios, para tratamientos médicos o simplemente por el placer de hacerlo. Sin importar cual sea la razón, no dejes que el tratamiento de cáncer de vejiga urotelial (UBC, por sus siglas en inglés) evite que hagas tus maletas para el viaje. “Un poco de planificación evitará contratiempos en tu viaje”, dijo Ed Pfueller, gerente de comunicaciones y difusión mediática de United Ostomy Associations of America Healthy
août 8, 2023Like
Tips for Traveling While Being Treated for Urothelial Bladder Cancer
For many people, traveling is an important part of life. You may need to travel for business, for medical treatment or simply for the pleasure of it. Whatever the reason, don’t let treatment for urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) keep you from packing your bags. “With a bit of planning, traveling can be seamless,” said Ed Pfueller, communications and outreach manager at the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). We asked Pfueller to share tips for traveling during treatment and other Healthy
août 8, 2023Like
Consejos para viajar mientras recibes tratamiento de cáncer de vejiga urotelial
Viajar es una parte importante de la vida de muchas personas. Podrías necesitar viajar por negocios, para tratamientos médicos o simplemente por el placer de hacerlo. Sin importar cual sea la razón, no dejes que el tratamiento de cáncer de vejiga urotelial (UBC, por sus siglas en inglés) evite que hagas tus maletas para el viaje. “Un poco de planificación evitará contratiempos en tu viaje”, dijo Ed Pfueller, gerente de comunicaciones y difusión mediática de United Ostomy Associations of America Healthy
août 8, 2023Like
My OB-GYN Told Me It Was Nothing to Worry About — But It Ended Up Being Ovarian Cancer
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I noticed something was off when, despite tons of cardio, I started gaining weight. I also felt pressure in my lower abdomen — like there was a golf ball pressing inside my right side. And I could feel something when I pressed down on the area. Concerned, I made an appointment with my OB-GYN. She examined me and said the bulging area was just muscle. Nothing to worry about. She weighed me and noted Healthy
août 8, 2023Like
What Is Social Loafing and How to Avoid It?
Have you ever found yourself or your team member contributing or working less in a group setting than alone? Yes, it might be a sign of social loafing where an individual feels less accountable for their actions in a group setting. We all know teamwork helps us finish the work quickly and efficiently. However, if you have ever had a lousy teamwork experience or have constantly been overburdened with work because others won’t work, welcome to the world of social calmsage
août 8, 2023Like
UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest Outpatient Pavilion Tops Out In California
UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest in San Diego celebrated the topping out of its new six-story outpatient pavilion. The 250,000-square-foot facility, which marks the first phase of a campus development plan, will house specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services, including orthopedic care and infusion therapy for cancer treatment. The outpatient pavilion will also add a 1,850-space parking structure and is expected to be completed in 2025. The project team includes Arcadis (architect; San Diego) and DPR Construction (general contractor; healthcare