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Medical research has belittled women for decades. This is especially true for older women, leaving doctors without critically important information about how to best manage their health. Late last year, the Biden administration promised to tackle this problem with a new effort called the White House Initiative for Research on Women’s Health. This prompts an intriguing question: What priorities should be on the initiative’s list when it comes to older women? Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health, launched into a critique when I asked about the current state of research on older women’s health. “It’s…
June 14, 2024 • Institute update • 75th anniversary It is estimated that one in five adults in the US lives with a mental illness. These conditions can vary in severity and lead to disability. “But hidden within these statistics are the striking disparities that exist in the prevalence, course, and burden of mental illness,” said Joshua A. Gordon, MD, Ph.D., Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). .Gordon’s remarks opened the symposium “75th Anniversary: Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: Toward a More Inclusive Future,” which was held at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC and webcast…
Natural Oils for Healthy Skin What are face oils? The best natural oil for your face What are the benefits of facial oils? Frequent questions Getting glowing skin is on everyone’s wish list. But what do we do to make this wish come true? Are we good at maintaining our skin care? How good are we at treating and caring for our skin? And how do we treat the skin with the right treatments? Have you ever asked yourself all these questions? In this blog post, we introduce you to some of nature’s best kept secrets: facial oils. Find out…
Enjoying a relaxing cup of tea is a popular pastime around the world, and enjoying a hot cup is a great way to reap additional health benefits. The tea is the second most popular drink worldwideafter the water1. This popularity stems from its relative cost – it is the cheapest drink people consume other than water1. Brewing a cup of your favorite tea from the more than 3,000 varieties available today can provide many research-backed health benefits1. READ MORE | Consider Green Tea Extract to Unlock Potential Health and Weight Loss Benefits Ancient traditions Drinking tea for its health-promoting benefits…
Have you ever felt out of balance, disconnected or overwhelmed in your life? Many women experience these feelings at some point, often due to being out of alignment with their feminine energy. In a world that emphasizes masculine traits like competitiveness and assertiveness, embracing and activating your feminine energy can have profound benefits. Today, we’ll explore the empowering benefits of embracing your feminine energy. We will delve into the characteristics of female energy, dispelling misconceptions about its weakness. Instead, we will reveal its power and grace while highlighting how it can enrich various aspects of your life. The benefits of…
Everything old is new, at least when it comes to the laws that limit how LGBTQ+ people present themselves and move in the world. As sliding bans and bathroom bills have proliferated across the country, it’s telling how similar they are to the kind of presentation bans — laws banning so-called cross-dressing, for example — that LGBTQ+ people have had to deal with for decades. It’s a rehashing of the tired old saw that it’s okay to be queer as long as you’re not Look queer. Presentation bans limited how people could dress based on traditional gender roles. It’s nothing…
The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is a game changer for parents, combining the comfort of a car seat with the portability of a stroller. However, to get the most out of this innovative product, it is necessary to invest in some essential accessories that can improve both functionality and comfort. In this article, we will explore the best Doona accessories that every parent should consider. The best Doona accessories Doona Snap-On Storage Car Seat One of the main concerns of parents on the go is storage space. The Doona Snap-On Storage Car Seat from Pottery Barn Kids is the…
Spending time in nature has many benefits, but sometimes the outdoors can have downsides – especially if you’re in a place crawling with bugs who love to feast on warm-blooded humans like us. Itchy, painful, and inflamed bites can certainly detract from your forest bathing experience, but making your own natural bug repellent can help you arm yourself against these critters without compromising your overall health . I’m a cottage-obsessed nature lover and can easily live without the comforts and conveniences of the city when I’m in the woods. I grew up on the prairies in Winnipeg and went to…
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that severe dust exposure among a subset of World Trade Center (WTC) responders is associated with higher rates of dementia before age 65. Study: Incidence of dementia before age 65 among responders to the World Trade Center attacks. Image credit: Anthony Correia / Shutterstock.com The chronic health effects of 9/11 The collapse of the WTC Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, resulted in the release of a huge cloud of dust, debris, and numerous toxic substances that spread over most of lower Manhattan and other parts of New York City. First…
In a recent study published in Prostate Cancer and Prostate Diseasesa group of researchers evaluated the accuracy and quality of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformers (ChatGPT) responses to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men indicative of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) compared to established urological references. Study: Can ChatGPT provide high-quality patient information about male lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia? Image credit: Miha Creative/Shutterstock.com Record As patients increasingly seek online medical guidance, major urological associations such as the Association of Urology (EAU) and the American Urological Association (AUA) provide high-quality resources. However, modern technologies such as artificial…