Is it really depressing? Really living with chronic pain
Someone responded to my post Unpalatable truths about pain saying it was depressing. For a moment I thought – yeah, it is really. And then I reflected on my life living with, and working with people dealing daily with chronic, ongoing, persistent pain. It’s not inevitably miserable. Is there something wrong with me?
This, of course, set me to thinking maybe my pain isn’t as intense as others. Well – how would I know? I can’t give my pain a number out of 10. It’s just there and I can’t remember a time without any pain, so I can’t compare a 0 = no pain at all with anything ...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - June 18, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: BronnieLennoxThompson Tags: Chronic pain Clinical reasoning Pain conditions Psychology Research Resilience/Health Science in practice Wellness pain management Therapeutic approaches Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, June 19th 2023
In conclusion, among Swedish middle-aged subjects, nearly two-thirds showed complete fatty degeneration of thymus on CT.
Age-Related Dysfunction of Water Homeostasis
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/06/age-related-dysfunction-of-water-homeostasis/
Dehydration can be an issue in older people. As in every complex system in the body, the mechanisms by which hydration is regulated become dysfunctional with advancing age. Researchers here look at the brain region responsible for regulating some of the response to dehydration, cataloging altered gene expression in search of the more important mechan...
Source: Fight Aging! - June 18, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
The National Health Service (NHS) in England to roll-out nine online cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBT) for adults with anxiety or depression
Online depression therapy given go-ahead in England (BBC News):
Nine online talking-therapy treatments for anxiety or depression have been given the green light to be used by the NHS in England.
… The new digital therapies are delivered via a website or an app and use cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
They provide an alternative way of accessing support, which may be more convenient for some, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says. They could also free up resources and help reduce the wait for care.…
Mark Chapman from NICE said: “One of our priorities is to get the best care to peop...
Source: SharpBrains - June 14, 2023 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Brain/ Mental Health Technology & Innovation anxiety-disorders Beating the Blues CBT methods cognitive behavioural therapy Deprexis iCT-PTSD iCT-SAD National Institute for Health and Care Excellence NHS NHS Talking Therapies online Source Type: blogs
How to Stop Overthinking Everything: 22 Simple Tips
What is holding people back from the life that they truly want to live?
I’d say that one very common and destructive thing is that they don't know how to stop overthinking.
They overthink every little problem until it becomes bigger and scarier than it actually is. They overthink positive things until they don’t look so positive anymore (and as the anxiety starts to build).
Or overanalyze and deconstruct things and so the happiness that comes from just enjoying something in the moment disappears.
Now, thinking things through can be a great thing of course.
But getting lost in a sort of overthinking disorder ...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - June 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Happiness Personal Development Success Source Type: blogs
Stent migration : A rare & tricky complication !
Stents have become essential coronary jewelry in global CAD care. The usage of these glamorous metals inside the human heart has crossed many millions, and aiming for a billion. Obviously, when used on such a large scale un-toward events are not an exception.
Stent migration
While the complication list of coronary stenting hangs long, fortunately, stent migration is a rare event. , Though, early geographical miss is common during deployment, these episodes don’t come under stent migration. Stent dislodgement during the procedure is a more common technical defect.If not recognized it may be wrongly label...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - June 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: Uncategorized stent migration Source Type: blogs
Can You Practice Tai Chi With Hypertension?
Conclusions
To sum up, there’s compelling evidence and substantial anecdotal support suggesting that Tai Chi can be a beneficial and safe practice for people with hypertension.
However, always remember to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise regimen.
Tai Chi embodies a perfect blend of gentle physical movement, mental focus, and calming breathwork.
While it may not replace traditional hypertension treatments, it can certainly be a serene, therapeutic addition to an overall health strategy.
Read also: Impact of Increased Exercise (Or No Exercise) On Blood Pressure
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Source: The EMT Spot - June 13, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 13th June 2023 (2)
Some new research. Most of this identified through McMaster ' s Evidence Alerts, so thanks to them. I have given links to the article (subscription, payment or librarian intervention may be needed to access the full article) or in some cases, the record in PubMed.Three relating toperinatal mental healthInternet delivered psychological interventions for reducing depressive, anxiety symptoms and fear of childbirth in pregnant women - a systematic review.An interactive childbirth education platform to improve pregnancy-related anxiety - an RCT.Another RCT, Effect of immediate referral vs a brief pr...
Source: Browsing - June 13, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
Against Prioritizing Environmentalism Over Human Health
It is fair to say that the mainstream of environmentalism prioritizes conservation of the environment over human comfort and health. Environmental concerns are high on the list of objections raised against treating aging as a medical condition, because most people believe that this will lead to a larger population, and also believe that population increases cannot occur without degrading the environment. Both of those beliefs are false, the latter evidently so given the improvements in the environment created since the 1950s, over a period of considerable population growth. Models strongly suggest that the future is one in...
Source: Fight Aging! - June 12, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Of Interest Source Type: blogs
Can You Take Cold Showers With Hypertension?
Conclusion
The answer to “Can you take cold showers with hypertension?” isn’t a simple yes or no.
While there might be potential benefits, it’s important to approach this practice with caution due to the potential for a sudden increase in blood pressure.
As with any lifestyle change, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider.
They can offer guidance based on your specific health situation, helping you make the most informed decision.
Read also: 10 Effective High Blood Pressure Treatment Methods: Your Essential Guide To Beating Hypertension
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Source: The EMT Spot - June 12, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Unpalatable truths about pain
Recently I read a blog post about the way “Explain pain” had landed with a group of people in the general public. The point being made was that people found the ideas presented unpalatable. They didn’t agree with the points and they thought the ideas were dismissive of their experience.
Now I am a critic of any recipe-based approach to helping people. I am especially a critic of clinicians using something they’ve picked up on a weekend course, or out of a book, being applied holus bolus to an individual without nuance. There have been outrageous claims made about the effectiveness of giving some...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - June 11, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: BronnieLennoxThompson Tags: Chronic pain Pain conditions Professional topics biopsychosocial pain management Therapeutic approaches Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – June 11, 2023 – Amazon adds FHIR APIs, NYU and NVIDIA along with Mayo and Google collaborate on generative AI, and more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News and Studies
At the annual AWS Summit, Amazon announced an initiative to create an open-source database of brain cell data, a Virtual Innovation Center launched in conjunction with the Interoperability Institute, and new FHI...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - June 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT ACO REACH Amazon AWS Amazon Healthcare Amazon HealthLake BigBear.ai CallDeflectAI CarePICS Cedar Gate Technologies Clara Clarify Health CloudCare CloudWave Empeon Equality Health FHIR Google Cloud Google Pay Source Type: blogs
CADDAC ’S ADHD And Substance Use Disorder Peer-Led Support Groups
This is great news by CADDAC and Health Canada to create ADHD and substance use disorder peer-led support groups in the fall. They’re looking now for peer support facilitators now with lived experience who are willing to be trained and run them. Will be offered a stipend for their time.
Hope people with ADHD ask their MLAs to get provincial health departments to create ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD) peer-led support groups too.
ADHD people are 4-8 times + more likely to have SUD. Provinces should also require ALL rehabs to screen for ADHD.
Every BC rehab I’ve asked at community events in Vancouver does n...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - June 10, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pete Quily Tags: ADD / ADHD Addictions Source Type: blogs
Oral Estrogen Linked To High Blood Pressure Risk: An In-depth Study Analysis
Conclusion
As a whole, this study indicates a strong correlation between the method of estrogen administration and the risk of hypertension.
Oral estrogen seems to carry a higher risk compared to transdermal patches and vaginal creams.
The duration and dosage of estrogen consumption are also significant factors.
Remember, regular self-monitoring is critical, and for that, we provide valuable guides on our website for things like ‘how to lower blood pressure’ and ‘checking blood pressure at home’.
Stay informed, stay healthy!
Read also: E-Tattoos: The Cool & Easy Way To Track...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 8, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, June 5th 2023
In conclusion, higher BMR might reduce lifespan. The underlying pathways linking to major causes of death and relevant interventions warrant further investigation.
Betting Against Progress Turns Out Poorly, But Can Work in the Short Term in a Slow Field
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/06/betting-against-progress-turns-out-poorly-but-can-work-in-the-short-term-in-a-slow-field/
Setting oneself up as a spokesperson for "we will not achieve this goal", as the fellow noted here is choosing to do, is a bet against technological progress. A glance at any few decade period in the past two hundred yea...
Source: Fight Aging! - June 4, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Don ’ t Blame Burnout
BY SANJ KATYAL
It is hard to open a medical journal in any specialty without seeing an article on burnout. There are statistics, trends, and of course a myriad of causes detailed in these articles. A few even offer some sensible solutions – flexible scheduling, peer support, delegation of clerical work and an increased focus on personal well-being activities are steps in the right direction.
I have previously written that “the absence of burnout does not equal wellness” just as the absence of disease does not imply health. We deserve more than simply the ability to function, we deserve to flourish. Th...
Source: The Health Care Blog - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Medical Practice Burnout Medical Wellness Sanj Katyal Source Type: blogs
