Author: healthtost

For many women, sex is meant to be a source of pleasure, intimacy and connection. But when pain enters the picture, it can overshadow everything else—leaving you feeling frustrated, anxious, and even afraid of future encounters. If you’re looking for ways to stop pain during sex, you’re not alone. Painful sex, medically known as dyspareunia, is a common concern that affects countless women of all ages. The good news? There are proven strategies and innovative solutions that can help you regain comfort, confidence and joy in your intimate life. In this guide, we’ll explore the most common causes of pain…

When people hear “couples therapy,” they often picture a crisis situation—slammed doors, late-night fights, or a relationship on the brink. But the real story is much more hopeful. In fact, research shows that By the end of couples therapy, most people do better than 70%-80% of those not receiving treatment — an improvement as powerful as the best treatments for individual mental health.Four decades of research tell us something clear and inspiring:Couples therapy works.It becomes more efficient.And it evolves to meet the realities of modern relationships.At SHA, we’re big fans of supporting couples who feel closer, communicate better, and bring…

Valvular heart disease, detected through cardiovascular imaging, is common in cancer patients. Interventions to treat valvular heart disease significantly improved survival. These findings were presented today at EACVI 2025, the flagship conference of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Advances in treatment have led to improved survival for cancer patients. As patients live longer, they are at increased risk of developing valvular disease after successful cancer treatment. In addition, it is now widely recognized that some cancer treatments can cause cardiovascular toxicity that can lead to premature morbidity among cancer…

Part 1: Good Gut “Bugs” How to promote a healthy gut microbiome—and help your body fight cancer. There are trillions of reasons why we should carefully consider basic lifestyle choices like whether or not to exercise and what to eat, and they lie right in our gut: are the innumerable bacteria, or microbes, that make up the microbiome of our gastrointestinal tract. Individually, each microbe’s ability to affect your health is minimal. But there is great strength in numbers. This mega-population of gut bacteria, represents approx eight kilograms of our body weight, it has significant effects – on health, disease,…

Forget needles and prescriptions — one of the hottest trends in health right now is using diet and lifestyle increase your body’s natural GLP-1 (your”natural Uzbek”). Your body already produces GLP-1, a powerful appetite-regulating hormone that controls fullness and blood sugar. This is the same hormone that weight loss drugs mimic.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer for women in the world, with more than 660,000 new cases and nearly 350,000 deaths annually. Now, University of Maryland mathematicians have developed effective strategies to help limit and potentially eliminate the disease. The research was published last week in the journal Bulletin of Mathematical Biologyoffers a new mathematical model that can help public health officials design effective cancer vaccination and screening policies. “The study provides a clear way to show how science affects policy,” said senior study author Abba Gumel, a distinguished university professor of mathematics at UMD who holds joint…

When it comes to skin care, we often focus on our face — but what about the rest of our body?Your feet deserve just as much attention, especially in the colder months, and this “foot facial” I gave myself really transformed dry skin in just 20 minutes. Here’s my 3-step, 20-minute foot facial which completely improved the texture of my skin and brought it back to life. From bumpy and dry, to silky smooth feet. Voila. Because my feet got really dry and needed a foot treatment As an esthetician, I am all about taking good care of my skin,…

Split squats are one of the most reliable movements for building strength, stability and balance. Throw a pair of dumbbells into the mix and you’ve got yourself a leg day move. Unilateral exercises like dumbbell squats work one side of the body at a time. They are great for balancing muscle asymmetry and improving coordination, and can also be vital in preventing and recovering from an injury. Whether you want to build muscle in your legs or even eliminate your imbalances, knowing how to perfect your split squat form is important to ensuring your safety and progress. With practice (and…

Young teenagers, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between the ages of 6 and 10 are less likely to defy parents, teachers and other authority figures, according to a new study by researchers in Canada and Italy. “Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is often underdiagnosed and can coexist with other developmental disorders,” said study lead author Matteo Privitera, a doctoral student at the University of Pavia (UofP), supervised by Linda Pagani, professor at Université de Montréal’s School of Psycho-Education. Symptoms of the disorder include persistent patterns of irritability, contempt, and hostility toward authority figures. The disorder is overrepresented in…

Recovery is not just abstinence from substances, but reclaiming a life full of meaning, connection and resilience. For many people, sober homes are a key part of that journey. These environments offer the stability, structure, and support people need to stay on track after recovery and build the foundation for lasting change. This article explores real success stories from people who overcame addiction and found new purpose through living sober. Their journeys are proof that healing is possible and powerful. What is Sober Living? Sober houses are structured drug and alcohol-free homes that support people transitioning from inpatient care or…