Author: healthtost
An employee wellness program policy underscores the organizational vision for improving employee health and well-being. A wellness policy seeks to help employees achieve their health goals at a fundamental level. It covers areas such as weight management, improving fitness level, metabolic health parameters, stress management, mobility, flexibility and building immunity as a starting point. However, a well-being policy in its evolved state has far-reaching impact – tied to productivity, retention, return on investment, alignment with organizational goals, mission and vision statements, and more. The purpose of a well-structured policy describes the company’s resources and initiatives aimed at cultivating a healthy…
GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, two classes of drugs most commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes or weight loss, may reduce the risk of heart attack, second stroke and death in adults who have had an initial stroke episode, according to a preliminary study. to be presented at the 2024 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. The meeting, November 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a leading global exchange of the latest scientific advances, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. Unfortunately, a quarter of people who survive a stroke will have another stroke and are also…
On Veterans Day, we take time to honor former military members for their willingness to make sacrifices for our nation. Support for all of our nation’s Veterans is a prominent component of the broad range of services provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Emphasis on veterans’ behavioral (mental health and substance use disorder) care is based on the organization’s recognition of the unique needs of this population and the collective national commitment to support those who have served. If you ask a group of veterans why they chose to serve, you’ll hear a variety of…
Prone masturbation is a term that refers to a specific self-stimulation technique where a person lies face down, often on a bed or other surface, and rubs their genitals against it to achieve arousal and orgasm. This technique is different from the more common form of masturbation, where the hand is used to stimulate the genitals. Here’s a closer look at what prone masturbation is, how it differs from other forms, and the possible effects it can have. Understanding Prone Masturbation In prone masturbation, individuals usually press or rub a surface, rather than using their hands directly on the genitals.…
Johnson & Johnson announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorization for BALVERSA®▼ (erdafitinib) as monotherapy for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC), the most common form of bladder cancer. Specifically, the indication covers eligible patients who carry sensitive fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) genetic alterations, who have previously received at least one line of therapy containing a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) inhibitor or a programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor in unresectable or metastatic therapy. Around 10,500 people in the UK are diagnosed with bladder cancer each…
Do you ever feel like you can’t figure out what’s going on? One moment everything seems normal, then suddenly the context shifts to reveal a world on fire, struggling with war, climate change and political violence and unrest. This is the “zozombra,” the strange form of anxiety that comes from an inability to settle on a single perspective, leaving you with questions like: Is it a beautiful fall day or an unsettling moment of converging historical catastrophes? On the eve of a general election in which the outcome – and the aftermath – is unknown, it’s a situation many Americans…
ED in Men: A Closer Look Erectile dysfunction (ED) can feel isolating, frustrating and confusing for men of all ages. The truth is, ED is much more common than people thinkand it can come from many different causes—both physical and emotional. In my practice as a men’s therapist specializing in relationships and stress, I see many men struggling with ED who often feel alone or ashamed of it. But addressing ED doesn’t have to be a solo journey. Treatment, combined with other lifestyle changes or medical interventions, can make a substantial difference. Let’s look at seven common reasons why ED…
It must be that time of the month again…or is it? Wait, didn’t I get my period a few weeks ago? So why am I so bloated? While most of us expect to feel bloated during our period, we are confused and annoyed when an unexpected case of mid-cycle bloating occurs. So what causes bloating before your period? And what can you do about it? Let’s take a look…What exactly is bloating?We all know the feeling – and look – of bloating. It sucks. Your midsection looks and feels plump. Your pants are tighter than usual and you feel like…
Wendy Ouriel Chicken is by far the worst thing you can put in your body. A chicken today does not look like what a chicken looked like 50 years ago. Through selective breeding, injections of pharmaceutical chemicals, and hormone manipulation, chickens are engineered to grow bigger and faster, producing more meat to meet consumer demand. These changes have altered the genetic makeup of chickens to the point where they look nothing like what they once were, even just a century ago. The reason why chickens look different is because of artificial breeding and injection of medicinal chemical. Research published in…
I have a bunch of posts about budgeting that talk about how great a budget is, how it can free you from financial guilt. I even posted my actual family budget. But that’s me and it’s not you. It’s so hard to do stare at a bank note and then try to make a budget out of it – one you can live off of. Living from it is what you should emphasize. There is no REASON to make a budget that you literally cannot make. Check out my post on tips for this. At first, I thought this post…