Author: healthtost
Although sexually transmitted infections are quite common and serious, they are surrounded by a number of misconceptions. Learn about 15 common STD myths you should stop believing.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are often considered taboo when it comes to medical care. These infections are highly contagious and are spread mainly through sexual contact with an infected person. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites and their symptoms can include pain, burning, unusual discharge, itching, blisters or sores. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1 million STIs are acquired worldwide…
Happy holidays! This year’s women’s holiday gift guide features brands that I personally love and have used for years as well as a few things that I personally request for Christmas! I am excited to share my recommendations.**Keep reading for a huge $400 giveaway of amazing items!I love living in sportswear whether it’s for my workout or hanging out all day. I think a few good pairs of leggings are essential and I love the thermal leggings and regular training leggings from Senita! Their clothing is $50 each or less and focuses on high quality activewear. Check them out for…
Regular participation in muscle strengthening activities are associated with observable health and fitness benefits. Besides to improving physical function and psychological well-being, A growing body of evidence links strength training to longevity. That is, engaging in strength-building activities throughout life can help adults live longer and live healthier. Instead of focusing only on the concept of lifespan, which simply referred to quantity of the years we have lived, we should think about its construction “force», which emphasizes quality of life in terms of physical strength and functionality. A bigger force means that a person can not only live longer, but…
Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), today announced a groundbreaking funding mechanism to address one of the most common questions about the clinical care and management of lupus. the IDEAL (Iresearch heyImtary Aapproaches for largeupus) initiative was created to fund pilot clinical studies evaluating the impact of dietary intervention on the lived experience of lupus and to address the gap of well-controlled studies in this area. The initiative aims to enhance lupus care by identifying a simple, practical and affordable nutritional approach that benefits people with lupus. The impact of diet and the microbiome on…
For National Rural Health Day, SAMHSA is celebrating the unique strengths of rural communities. SAMHSA strengthens rural resilience by providing behavioral health resources and tools. supporting the capacity of rural communities to mitigate, adapt and recover from stressors; promoting behavioral health equity; and building and sustaining a diverse, strong and resilient behavioral workforce. SAMHSA recognizes the urgent need for emergency medical services (EMS) in rural areas and the critical role EMS personnel play across the country. While the need for a strong and diverse rural EMS workforce with the ability to address behavioral health is great, rural areas lack the…
It’s November National Family Caregiver Month.Award-winning actress Bellamy Young is known for playing strong characters on TV shows like “The Other Black Girl” and “Scandal” (hello, Mrs. Chairman!).These days she also uses the power of her voice and her personal experience to raise awareness of a serious condition called hepatic encephalopathy (HE) which can cause brain damage in people with liver problems. Young’s father was diagnosed with overt HE when she was a teenager. “My dad’s journey with overt hepatic encephalopathy started with one cirrhosis diagnosis. That diagnosis came from the fact that he was a heavy drinker,” he said.…
Sharing is caring! Supporting a pregnant wife with a complicated medical history requires extra care, patience and understanding. From managing stress to coordinating specialist medical appointments, there are a number of ways to make this journey smoother. Providing emotional reassurance, helping with health needs, and paying attention to her comfort can help her feel supported and confident. In this article, we’ll explain how to navigate this time and ensure your health and well-being remain top priorities. Ensure regular medical examinations and contact with health care providers Regular medical checkups are essential to monitor the health of mom and baby, especially…
As parents, we often dream of our children following in our footsteps – perhaps playing the same sports we loved or pursuing the hobbies that shaped our own childhoods. But sometimes, the most beautiful moments of parenthood come when our children lead us down unexpected paths. That’s exactly what happened when Lily decided this was the fall she was going to try cheerleading. I was an ex-football player who barely knew the difference between a toe touch and a foot touch. Cheerleading wasn’t just out of my comfort zone – it was in another zip code entirely. For those of…
Improving employee well-being not only boosts productivity but positively affects a company’s financial performance. It also plays a critical role in enhancing individual happiness and job satisfaction. A practical approach for companies in this regard involves sharing health and wellness advice among their workforce. Sharing health tips is an easy way to push wellness information to your employees, whether it’s through your team’s Slack channel, WhatsApp group, email, upcoming meetings, or the office bulletin board. While it may seem like a simple initiative, it still encourages employees to engage in wellness conversations and consider different ways to improve their health.…
Certain sequences in the genome cause genes to turn on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place in the DNA. Therefore, different enhancers separate from each other, even if they control the same gene, and activate it in different parts of the body. A recent study from the University of Bonn and LMU Munich challenges this idea. The findings are also important because gene switches are thought to play a central role in evolution. The study has been published in the journal Advances in Science. The blueprint of…