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January 12, 2024 | Tara Langdale Vaginal dilation therapy is a vaginal tightening treatment that involves the use of medical-grade plastic dilators to gently stretch the vaginal muscles over time. This treatment is also known as staged vaginal dilation or vaginal dilation. If you are experiencing vaginal tightness that is causing you discomfort or pain, vaginal dilation therapy may be an effective solution for you. In this blog post, we’ll explain what vaginal dilation is, how it works, and give you five tips to help make dilation successful for you. 1. What is vaginal dilatation? Vaginal dilation is a treatment…

Dr. Joel Palefsky is an expert in infectious diseases and cancers related to these diseases. He is an internationally recognized expert in anal and genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and specializes in people living with HIV. He recently led it Rectal Cancer/HSIL Outcomes Research (ANCHOR) Study.a multi-site study that looked at whether detecting and treating precancerous lesions could prevent rectal cancer.Dr. Palefsky is the founder and president of the International Anal Neoplasia Society as well as the founder and president of the International Papillomavirus Society’s global HPV awareness campaign.ASHA recently met with Dr. Palefsky to talk about HPV and anal…

When it comes to achieving goals like losing weight, building muscle, and eating right, protein shakes can be a big part of your strategy. As a macronutrient, protein has many benefits. But it’s not always easy to get the right amount every day. That’s where protein shakes can come in handy, he says Natalie AllenMS, RD, instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. “Food is always your best option for the majority of your protein, but shakes can be a convenient way to round out your diet,” she says. “Plus, because you can use a protein shake as a…

In a recent study published in BMJresearchers investigated the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and all-cause and all-cause mortality in the United States (US). Study: Association of hyperprocessed food consumption with all-cause and specific mortality: a population-based cohort study. Image credit: Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock.com Record Highly processed foods, which are low-quality, high-energy-dense, ready-to-cook/heat industrial preparations, dominate the food supply in high-income countries and are increasingly common in middle-income countries. These foods often have added sugars, salt, saturated fat, trans fat, refined carbohydrates, and poor fiber. They may also contain dangerous additives and contaminants. Large-scale cohort studies suggest that highly processed…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is joining with our federal partner agencies to raise awareness about domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) across our country. We are committed to addressing the prevention, treatment and recovery of domestic violence for survivors. This year, we are participating in Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS) and National Domestic Violence Hotline in promoting the hashtag #1Thing, which encourages everyone to do just one thing to raise awareness about domestic violence. This one thing could…

By: Allen Brown It is becoming more and more common for people to spend long hours sitting in front of a computer or television screen. This sedentary lifestyle has been linked to many health problems such as obesity, heart disease and back pain. But fear not, there are ways to break out of this sedentary trap and live a more active and healthy life. In this guide, we’ll explore different strategies that can help you incorporate movement into your daily routine beyond sitting in a chair. Image source: Understanding the Sitting Trap Understanding the sedentary trap is important to breaking…

Elasticity is the backbone of youthful, supple skin. It gives your skin the much-desired bounce and resilience. For people with dark skin, understanding and caring for elasticity is essential to maintaining a vibrant appearance. Skin elasticity is the ability of your skin to stretch and then return to its original shape and position. It’s the reason your skin can withstand daily movements and expressions without breaking down or wrinkling too much. Think of it as the “snapback” quality that keeps your skin looking young.In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the causes of poor elasticity, its effects on dark skin, and…

SMSNA receives and publishes “guest editorials” periodically. The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, freelance writer and researcher specializing in women’s health, wellness and healthy living. She is its Founder and Editor-in-Chief Body+Mind Magazine. Depression is universal and multifaceted. Although its symptoms are similar across the board, they can also vary from person to person. The way depression manifests itself is unique and personal – just like sex. Depression can affect every aspect of your life, including your sexual function. Emotion regulation Sex is a natural mood booster, so it can help with symptoms of depression. Orgasms flood your…

Exposure to bright light synchronizes the central circadian clock in our brain, while proper meal timing helps synchronize the timing of different clock genes throughout the rest of our body. One of the most important discoveries of recent years he’s got was the discovery of “peripheral clocks”. We have known for decades about the central clock — the so-called suprachiasmatic nucleus. It sits in the middle of our brain just above where our optic nerves cross, allowing it to respond to day and night. Now we know there too is semi-autonomous clocks in almost every organ in our body. Our…

Retinal degeneration can be hereditary or acquired. In the first case, it is an incurable and progressive condition. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine investigated the potential use of gene editing to correct a congenital retinal degeneration called CEP290 that causes early vision loss. Study: Gene editing for CEP290-Associated Retinal Degeneration. Image credit: CI Photos/Shutterstock.com Record Hereditary retinal degenerations are caused by pathogenic mutations in any of 280 genes. These mutations cause the photoreceptors (the cone and rod cells that respond to light) of the retina to malfunction and die, resulting in impaired vision in…