Try a Different Approach If You Want to Keep Older Man Off Ladders
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Dear Carol: Even though my 79-year-old dad has had medical problems through the years, he’s strong both physically and mentally. Dad’s always enjoyed working outside in the yard and on home maintenance, which is wonderful. However, he won’t listen when it comes to climbing ladders, going on the roof to clean gutters and crawling under the car and his jacked-up riding mower to work on them. I nag him. I’ve hollered at him that he’s nuts (not my finest moment). I’ve begged him. But he says he loves working around the house and I shouldn’t even think of “taking that away from him.” H...
Source: Minding Our Elders - January 19, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Menopause and insomnia: Could a low-GI diet help?
Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are extremely common, especially in women after menopause. According to data from the National Institutes of Health, sleep disturbance varies from 16% to 42% before menopause, from 39% to 47% during perimenopause, and from 35% to 60% after menopause.
Insomnia is a serious medical problem defined by frequent difficulty falling or staying asleep that impacts a person’s life in a negative way. Hormone changes around menopause can lead to sleep problems for many reasons, including changing sleep requirements, increased irritability, and hot flashes.
What menopausal women eat could have an ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Fatigue Food as medicine Healthy Eating Menopause Nutrition Sleep Source Type: blogs
What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for our health?
You hear it all the time: the advice to “eat less processed food.” But what is processed food? For that matter, what is minimally processed food or ultra-processed food? And how do processed foods affect our health?
What are processed and ultra-processed foods?
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are whole foods in which the vitamins and nutrients are still intact. The food is in its natural (or nearly natural) state. These foods may be minimally altered by removal of inedible parts, drying, crushing, roasting, boiling, freezing, or pasteurization, to make them suitable to store and safe to consume. Unprocessed or...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN Tags: Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
What parents need to know about a vegan diet
A vegan diet is made up of only plant-based products — no meat, fish, dairy, or eggs (some people also exclude honey). While these diets are still relatively rare, they are becoming more common. Some families or teens choose them for health reasons, and it’s certainly true that plant-based diets are low in saturated fat and can have other health benefits. Some choose them for philosophical reasons — either sustainability, or not wanting to harm animals, or both.
Whatever the reason, it’s important to get educated before you begin. You should talk to your doctor, and if possible it’s a good idea to also meet with ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Adolescent health Children's Health Nutrition Parenting Source Type: blogs
An omnivore ’s dilemma: How much red meat is too much?
In October 2019, the Annals of Internal Medicine published controversial guidelines advising Americans to carry on consuming red and processed meat at current amounts. The guideline authors characterized meat-eaters as somewhat incapable of dietary change, and portrayed the benefits for reducing red and processed meat intake as insignificant. These guidelines contradict previous studies that link processed meat and red meat with early death and an increased risk of disease, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer.
If omnivores are confused, it’s hard to blame them.
Americans are eating less meat, but not less p...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - December 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN Tags: Health Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
Eating to Heal the Mind
Generations of moms and grandmothers have gone to their gardens and cupboards to heal ailments of all kinds. Herbs, medicinal recipes (including chicken soup), and vegetables are gaining the attention of doctors and scientists, who rely on controlled studies rather than anecdotal evidence to prove what works in the body reliably and safely. Today, just as throughout history, in every culture, there are foods that can be used as medicine, but can what you eat affect your mental health as well? Is it possible to treat things like anxiety and depression with food?
Research is showing the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH Diet...
Source: World of Psychology - December 26, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan McDaniel Tags: Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Mental Health and Wellness Depression food Mood Disorder Mood Swings Source Type: blogs
Eosinophilic esophagitis: A new food-related allergic condition on the rise?
In the early 1990s, doctors began describing a new condition affecting the esophagus of patients who were predisposed to allergies including food allergy, asthma, and eczema, and who were having trouble swallowing. Today, we call this condition eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
What is EoE?
EoE is an allergic inflammation of the esophagus that causes a range of symptoms. Adolescents and adults most often experience it as difficulty swallowing, sometimes feeling like food moves too slowly through the esophagus and into the stomach. In some cases, food actually gets stuck (and may require urgent removal). Children and some adu...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - December 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: John Garber, MD Tags: Allergies Digestive Disorders Health Source Type: blogs
10 Skincare Tips That ’ll Transform Your Skin
Conclusion:
The above are the ten basic skincare routines that will transform your skin. Understand that no product will show instant results and magically transform your skin. It takes time. Do a patch test before starting any new product for your face. The weather is a significant factor that has to be considered while choosing cleansers, toners, and moisturizers. Lastly, keep yourself hydrated by drinking water.
You've read 10 Skincare Tips That’ll Transform Your Skin, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you've enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational art...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - December 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: rossgeller Tags: featured health and fitness beauty feel beautiful Source Type: blogs
Podcast | Chronic Illness and Depression
After receiving two chronic illness diagnosis by the age of 24, it really was no surprise that host Jackie Zimmerman also started to experience depression. Unable to tackle both, Jackie chose to focus on her physical health, letting her mental health deteriorate quickly — and dangerously. In this episode, we discuss the mind-body connection and how when your body is sick, your mind can quickly follow.
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About The Not Crazy Podcast Hosts
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book...
Source: World of Psychology - December 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Antidepressant Depression Medications Not Crazy Podcast Stress Suicide Trauma Source Type: blogs
10 Skincare Tips That ’ll Transform Your Skin.
Conclusion:
The above are the ten basic skincare routines that will transform your skin. Understand that no product will show instant results and magically transform your skin. It takes time. Do a patch test before starting any new product for your face. The weather is a significant factor that has to be considered while choosing cleansers, toners, and moisturizers. Lastly, keep yourself hydrated by drinking water.
You've read 10 Skincare Tips That’ll Transform Your Skin., originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you've enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational ar...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: rossgeller Tags: health and fitness Uncategorized beauty feel beautiful Source Type: blogs
Fabulous Fats in Your Holiday Feast
Happy Thanksgiving!
During this time of year, family and friends gather to enjoy rich foods and good company. Even if you typically follow a healthy diet, it can be hard to make wholesome food choices during occasions like these.
Our previous post, Five Fabulous Fats, highlighted essential fats made in our bodies. Here we discuss five important fats our bodies can’t make on their own, the foods that contain them, and why you should include a healthy dose of each in your diet.
Geranial
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Geranial, a fat some people may not know about, is present in the oils of several citrus plants such a...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 26, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Matt Mills Tags: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Cellular Processes Source Type: blogs
10 Super Foods to Boost Your Daily Productivity and Health
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These ten super-foods to boost your daily productivity and live your day to its full potential. So, whenever you feel taking a break from work, grab one of these superfoods to get back to work and appreciate the boost they give you. Have a great day.
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Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - November 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Laura Edward Tags: featured health and fitness productivity tips food for brain food for the mind foods that make your smarter productive productive people Source Type: blogs
Podcast | Inpatient Mental Hospital Stay (Part 1 of 2)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an inpatient in a psych ward? In this two-part series, we go into detail about Gabe’s inpatient stay starting with the events that lead him to be an inpatient, and what his days were like after he was admitted. We talk about common misconceptions that you may have around what happens while you’re admitted, what your day looks like and who you’d spend time with.
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About The Not Crazy Podcast Hosts
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular boo...
Source: World of Psychology - November 18, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Bipolar Depression General Not Crazy Podcast Psychiatry Psychotherapy Suicide Treatment Source Type: blogs
Podcast | Therapy Myths & Misconceptions
While therapy is often used as one method of treatment for mental illness, it still has a large cloud of mystery around it. Due to its portrayal in movies and television shows, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to go to therapy, what a session looks like and what the benefits to therapy can be.
In this episode, we talk about some of the common myths surrounding therapy, touch on the different types of therapy and why Jackie loves therapy so much.
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About The Not Crazy Podcast Hosts
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with...
Source: World of Psychology - November 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Happiness Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Psychiatry Psychology Psychotherapy Stigma Treatment Source Type: blogs
Lifestyle changes to lower heart disease risk
Nearly half of all premature deaths may be due to unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as insufficient exercise, poor diet, and smoking. These risk factors increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, and stroke.
The good news is that lifestyle changes can make a difference. In a study analyzing over 55,000 people, those with favorable lifestyle habits such as not smoking, not being obese, engaging in regular physical activity, and eating a healthy diet lowered their heart disease risk by nearly 50%.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published guide...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: James Yeh, MD, MPH Tags: Alcohol Diabetes Exercise and Fitness Heart Health Hypertension and Stroke Smoking cessation Source Type: blogs
