Decision Fatigue: Why Does Less Feel Like So Much More?
During this pandemic people have found themselves at home either more of the time, or in some cases, almost exclusively. The calendar that was once filled with meetings and reminders, suddenly lacked all its luster. Those annoying dings that once sent us on to the next task, giving us nothing short of a Pavlov’s dog response, stopped suddenly. Previously, we wore the word “busy” as some sort of badge of honor, but now find ourselves feeling lost and even despondent. So how can it be that we’re exhausted at the end of the day? The calendar says that we’re doing less, yet our body, mind and spirit would beg...
Source: World of Psychology - August 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Judy Gaman Tags: Anxiety and Panic Self-Help Stress coronavirus COVID-19 decision fatigue pandemic Rumination stress reduction Worry Source Type: blogs
The lowdown on the low-FODMAP diet
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that produces distressing symptoms like abdominal pain, significant bloating, and altered bowel movements that can shuttle between diarrhea and constipation.
While changing what you eat won’t cure you, an evidence-based approach called the low-FODMAP diet is the most frequently prescribed food plan to help relieve IBS symptoms. Studies show it can reduce symptoms for the majority of patients. However, because of certain challenges and risks associated with the low-FODMAP diet, it’s worth talking to an expert before you try it.
FODMAP basics
The low-FODMAP...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - July 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN Tags: Digestive Disorders Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Motherhood and The Dragon of Self-Doubt
Are you a mom struggling with loads of self-doubt? Just know you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Katherine Wintsch, author and researcher of modern motherhood, discusses the “dragon of self-doubt” that many moms grapple with. This doubt can manifest as comparing ourselves to other moms, imagining a doomsday future or just sheer exhaustion.
Do you struggle to feel “good enough” as a parent or a partner? Do you feel desperate to get that next job promotion? Do you call yourself “fat” or a host of other ugly names? Tune in for real strategies to overcome these self-doubt dragons.
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Source: World of Psychology - July 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Children and Teens General Inspiration & Hope Interview LifeHelper Parenting Podcast The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Is Addiction a Disease?
What is the link between addiction and mental illness? Is addiction a choice? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Lisa discuss whether addiction should be classified as a disease and whether or not it should require medical treatment. Gabe also shares his personal story of addiction and how it tied in with his bipolar disorder.
What’s your take? Tune in for an in-depth discussion which covers every angle of this often controversial topic.
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Source: World of Psychology - June 23, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Addiction General Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Recovery Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Talking Therapy with a Licensed Therapist
Who should see a therapist? Is therapy only for people with severe mental illness? In today’s Psych Central Podcast, Gabe talks with therapist Clay Cockrell, LCSW, who clears up any misunderstandings about therapy and explains why anyone can benefit from good mental health care.
Are you in mental pain? Or maybe just feeling lonely? Tune in to find out how therapy can help and how you can find the right therapist for your specific needs.
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Guest information for ‘Clay Cockrell- Talking Therapy’ Podcast Episode
Clay Cockrell, LCSW is a therapist based in New York City and is the foun...
Source: World of Psychology - June 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Podcast The Psych Central Show Treatment Source Type: blogs
Clinging and Questions from Dad with Dementia Interrupt Working From Home
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Dear Carol: My dad has dementia and has lived with me for three years. Around the first of this year, I was beginning to feel that he was unsafe being at home alone so I had looked into a memory care unit in one of our community assisted living facilities. Then the virus threat arrived and my employment switched to the “working from home” mode. This has helped in some ways since I’m home with dad. What is driving me nuts, or I should say more nuts than it used to, is that he’s so clingy. He needs to see me in my home office to remember that I’m there, and when he sees me, he asks...
Source: Minding Our Elders - June 12, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
How to stock a plant-based pantry (and fridge) on a budget
Given the current pandemic and related economic stressors, many of us are trying to maintain healthy habits while watching our expenses. One of the areas where we can support our immune system is through our food choices. We all have to eat, and eat several times a day, and selecting foods that support our health and our planet — while also saving money — is now a priority for many.
People are going meatless for many reasons
About a quarter of the US is now vegetarian, especially people ages 25 to 34. A survey from 2017 studied US attitudes toward animal farming, and found that 54% of Americans were trying to purchase ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - June 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Uma Naidoo, MD Tags: Cooking and recipes Food as medicine Healthy Eating Heart Health Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Better heart health in eight weeks? Double down on fruits and veggies
Two decades ago, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) study tested the effects of three different diets on almost 500 participants over eight weeks. The first diet was a typical American diet, relatively low in fruits and vegetables (3.5 servings daily) and high in junk foods and sweets. The second offered more fruits and vegetables (8.5 servings daily) as well as seeds, nuts, and beans, and not many sweets. The third was the very healthy DASH diet, rich in fruits and vegetables (9.5 servings daily), beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and barely any sweets. Participants truly stuck to each diet plan: All m...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - June 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Food as medicine Health Heart Health Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Lazy, Crazy, and Disgusting – How Stigma is Everywhere
What is stigma? And how does it affect a person’s mental health and quality of life? In today’s Psych Central Podcast, Gabe talks with anthropologists Alex Brewis and Amber Wutich about the deeply dehumanizing impact of stigma in society. Whether it’s your mental health diagnosis, your neighborhood, your race or your inability to meet society’s standards in some way, stigma is alive and well in today’s world. People even tend to stigmatize themselves, intensifying their suffering.
Why are people so quick to stigmatize? And how does stigma affect mental health treatment? Tune into the show for an in-depth look ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Psychology The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Divorced Couple Hosting a Mental Health Podcast
What if a divorced couple decided to make a podcast about mental health? What would it be like? Well, wonder no more, because here it is. Grab a cup of hot tea and tune in to the first episode of the totally revamped Not Crazy podcast with Gabe and Lisa, a couple of divorcees who didn’t like each other’s cats.
What was their marriage like? Why talk about mental health? And what happened to the cats? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on today’s show.
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Source: World of Psychology - May 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Marriage and Divorce Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
What to eat to reduce your risk of Alzheimer ’s disease
Would you like reduce your risk of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia? Researchers from around the world having been studying a variety of different factors that might reduce these risks and keep the brain healthy.
Old news: The Mediterranean diet is beneficial
One factor that a number of studies have converged on is a Mediterranean-style diet. This diet includes
fish
olive oil
avocados
fruits
vegetables
nuts
beans
whole grains
red wine in moderation.
Now, if you’re like me and you happen to like all these foods, then you have all the information you need to eat a brain-healthy diet. On the other...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Andrew E. Budson, MD Tags: Alzheimer's Disease Health Healthy Eating Memory Source Type: blogs
Nurses do not get paid extra for being pharmacists
An excerpt from Nurses are Nuts. The pharmacy department plays a vital role in hospitals. They prepare and dispense medications. Sometimes the pharmacist will receive an order from the doctor on a med whose written dosage he is not sure of. In some cases, the pharmacist will call the nurse in order to get clarification […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 7, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/anthony-langley" rel="tag" > Anthony Langley, RN < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Hospital-Based Medicine Medications Nursing Source Type: blogs
TWiEVO 55: Coronavirus evolution from soup to nuts
Nels and Vincent continue their discussion of SARS-CoV-2 evolution, with a report that the coronavirus proofreading enzyme stimulates RNA recombination, and debunking the conclusion that a change in the viral spike glycoprotein is associated with increased human to human transmission. Click arrow to play Download TWiEVO 55 (45 MB .mp3, 74 min) Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email […] (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - May 7, 2020 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Evolution coronavirus CoV COVID-19 error correction exonuclease founder effect recombination SARS-CoV-2 selection spike glycoprotein viral virology Source Type: blogs
Expert Tips Revealed: How to Boost Mental Health in Lockdown
You're reading Expert Tips Revealed: How to Boost Mental Health in Lockdown, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Many of us have our own hacks for managing mental health, but how do they fare in lockdown? In these unprecedented times, we’re all having to adapt to a new way of living, and with that, new ways of managing our wellbeing, too.
In these trying times, and with social interaction being largely off limits, it’s important we give our brains that extra bit of love. While experts have been calling...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elizabeth Nightingale Tags: featured health and fitness productivity tips psychology self-improvement covid_19 quarantine self improvement Source Type: blogs
Sunday Sermonette: Fashion Disaster
The literal and inerrant word of God keeps getting weirder and more errant, at least to anyone with common sense. Whatever may have inspired the preceding obsession with pimples or boils or carbuncles or whatever exactly was going on, at least those afflictions exist. People do get various dermatological lesions, although modern physicians do not prescribe rending your garments, covering your upper lip, moving out into the desert and crying " Unclean! Unclean! "What we are about to read, however, defies explanation. I have not been able to find even speculation about what phenomenon in reality may have inspired this. It ' ...
Source: Stayin' Alive - April 26, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
