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Blue Collar Guilt: A Closer Look “I work with my hands. I make a good living. But when I’m around college graduates or professionals, I still feel like I’m falling short.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Every week in therapy, I sit with Chicago men who have built careers in the trades—electricians, HVAC technicians, engineers, builders, truck drivers, union workers—guys who have put in the work, paid their dues, and still feel like they’re losing in some invisible game. They speak of a feeling that has no name—until now. Blue guilt. It’s the silent, often unspoken belief that…
Mental health is a term most people recognize. Mental wellness, however, is often confusing. Many people use these words interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference helps people take better care of their minds—not just when something’s wrong, but every day. Mental wellness is not the avoidance of mental illness. It’s about building balance, resilience and emotional strength. This article explains what is mental wellnesshow it differs from mental health and why both are important to a full and healthy life. What is Mental Health? Mental health refers to a person emotional, psychological and social…
It’s Not Just Your Imagination — Nut Allergies Are Really on the Rise Twenty years ago, you could bring peanut butter to school without starting a small riot.Today; Even the smell Peanut butter can cause panic, EpiPens and emergency meetings. Nut allergies have skyrocketed—especially among children—and researchers are still uncovering Why.But here’s what almost no one is talking about: 👉 The rise of nut allergies isn’t just a food issue.It’s about skin care.Beauty theme.A personal care industry issue. If more people react to nuts, more people react to nut oils.And nut oils are everywhere in skin care. Let’s analyze Why…
The stillbirth rate in the United States may be higher than previously known, it was recently published research has found A team at Harvard University looked at more than 18,800 cases of stillbirth, defined as fetal death at or after 20 weeks’ gestation. In more than 27 percent of these cases, the researchers were unable to identify a clinical risk factor, such as high blood pressure during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, or reduced fetal movement. The study, which looked at private health insurance claims for births from 2016-2022, found there were about 6.8 stillbirths per 1,000 births — about 18 percent…
There it is. THE positive pregnancy test you waited what seems like an eternity (ie 5 minutes). You are pregnant! What should you do first? Go tell your husband. Wait, no. Maybe your doctor? Find a midwife? Order a pregnancy book? Your head spins and spins with thoughts and obligations. If the first thing you did was Google “I’m pregnant…now what?”, we’ve got some answers for you right here. Without further ado, here is a helpful list for you: 1. Enjoy it Go ahead. Jump up and down and run around the house screaming at the top of your lungs.I…
Behavioral health is a term that comes up in conversations about health care, employment contracts and insurance documents, but many people are still unclear about what it really means. And most importantly, because it matters for everyday life. At its core, behavioral health is about the connection between our behaviors, our emotions, and our overall well-being. It affects the way we manage stress, form relationships, make decisions and take care of our physical health. Let’s explore what behavioral health really involves, how it differs from mental health, and why supporting it is key to building healthier lives and communities. What…
Pennington Biomedical researchers recently investigated the body’s systems that regulate weight, investigating whether our bodies defend a set weight goal or whether our bodies operate within a wider range of tolerance before biological mechanisms are activated. The paper, titled “Models of body weight regulation in humans: insights into testing their validity,” which was recently published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, examined competing models of body weight regulation and analyzed how energy intake and expenditure interact to maintain or disrupt weight stability. The biological mechanisms of body weight regulation are not fully understood, so the researchers evaluated the theories behind the interaction…
From a breakthrough for diabetes to a potential key to heart, kidney, liver and reproductive health, GLP-1 drugs are redefining the treatment of chronic diseases. The story of GLP-1 receptor agonists began as a chapter in diabetes care, but is rapidly expanding into a multi-volume story in the management of interconnected chronic conditions. Originally developed to help the body better regulate blood sugar, this class of drugs — which includes well-known drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) — has shown effects that reach far beyond the pancreas. By mimicking a natural gut hormone that slows digestion…
Written by Jane Freedman, Tamaryn Crankshaw and Marcia Mutambara Our latest article at SRHM highlighted the vulnerability of women asylum seekers and refugee women in South Africa to gender-based violence and lack of access to sexual and reproductive health services. The current COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to significantly worsen the situation of these women and leave them in an even more vulnerable position. Our research noted that despite the largely progressive nature of South Africa’s refugee laws (particularly the Refugee Act 1988), the ways in which the policies are implemented mean that asylum seekers face great difficulty…
This time of year, I love returning to food that feels fresh, flavorful, and truly enjoyable. These three salads are simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect when you want food without a second thought. They’re filling, easy to put together and packed with healthy ingredients, quality protein and delicious dressings. Let me know what you try first! Enjoy, Jess H Smoked salmon cucumber salad Bright, refreshing and ready in just 10 minutes! Crunchy cucumbers, smoked salmon and nutritious herbs come together quickly in this colorful salad. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing, every bite is an…