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It’s Thanksgiving week here in the United States, so I want to talk about something that trips people up every year: How do you navigate a week of vacation without feeling stressed, restricted, or like you’ve “messed up” your progress? First thing’s first: There is no one “right” answer that works for everyone, all the time, forever. Instead, our goal is to practice making proactive choices that make you feel good. Let’s break it down. Option 1: “I want to stay on my current plan.” Some people are on a roll going into a vacation week. They found momentum. They…
A new study shows that in 2023, substance use disorders will result in nearly $93 billion in lost productivity in the United States due to absenteeism, reduced work performance, inability to work, and lost household productivity. The new analysis shown in American Journal of Preventive Medicinepublished by Elsevier, highlights the need for prevention and treatment strategies to reduce harm and cost. “Substance use disorders can impair cognitive and behavioral functioning, resulting in productivity losses,” said the team of researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the medical costs and premature deaths associated with substance use disorders are…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our site, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Many of us use sex toys to spice up our alone time, but if you’ve never used your favorite sex toy with your partners, then you’re really missing out. Sharing is caring, after all! When you want to mix things up and inject some excitement into the sex you have with your partner, sex toys are a great addition to consider. And we’re not just talking about really vibrating, arousing tools you can use on each other (although yes,…
UMERE Laboratory — Inspection of active ingredients A cell biologist’s analysis of why fewer, stable active ingredients outperform overloaded routines based on unstable vitamin C serums, daily acids, and marketing-driven ingredient lists. Quick Answer – Most skincare routines fail not because they lack “enough” active ingredients, but because they contain too many, in unstable forms, coated in barrier-breaking ways. Our commitment to Oumere skin care is the use of fewer, but more stable, active ingredients that align with the skin’s biology rather than overwhelm it. Minimal skin care with structurally significant active ingredients is the most effective long-term antiaging strategy.…
By Oli McAuslan, updated 4 days ago on Health / Sexual health We spoke to Theo from Hong Kong about moving to Australia, taking PrEP for the first time and connecting with the Chinese community here. I’m Theo, I’m 37 and I use he/they pronouns. I am from Hong Kong and have been living in Australia for three years. What are the main differences in sexual health between Australia and your home country? There is a lot of information about sexual health in Australia. For example, I learned about Doxy-PEP here. Also, I think PrEP is treated very differently here.…
A new meta-analysis finds that “laughing gas” can relieve symptoms of depression within hours, highlighting a fast-acting antidepressant approach that may work best when repeated carefully rather than just once. Study: Nitric oxide for the treatment of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image credit: mazur serhiy UA / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the journal eBioMedicineresearchers combined data from protocol documents, clinical trials, and exploratory studies to evaluate evidence regarding the effectiveness of nitrous oxide for the treatment of depression. They concluded that within hours of administration, nitrous oxide can produce a rapid antidepressant effect with generally…
Think back to 1993. What do you remember?Watching the movie Jurassic Park on the big screen? Are you listening to Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” on the radio? Surfing the World Wide Web for the first time?1993 was also the year the government began requiring the National Institutes of Health to include women in medical research. Yes, you heard right. Just 32 years ago, the NIH Revitalization Act was passed with a mandate to include women in clinical trials and other research. The landmark bill was a huge step forward, pushed by women’s health advocates. However, to date,…
The holiday cheer is great. Vacation skin? Not always. A weekend of salty snacks, sweet treats, late nights, cold air, travel, and—you guessed it—stress—and suddenly you’re dealing with dry skin, dull skin, stress acne, irritation, or a crazy, damaged skin barrier. Sensitive skin is especially prone to breakouts this time of year. Everyone has a favorite holiday treat—some sweet, some savory, all delicious. But when the holiday snacking goes up, your skin is often the first to notice. Too much of a good thing can leave you dealing with dry skin, dull skin, or an already sensitive skin barrier that…
I think this is a big fear for many pregnant ladies, but as someone who has seen MANY ladies whose water has broken in various places — I’m here to reassure you of what to do. There are a few things you really you need to do and then some things you can do to be prepared in advance. And how do I know so much about it? Hi, I’m Hilary – The Pregnancy Nurse®. I have been a nurse since 1997 and have 20 years of bedside Labor & Delivery nursing experience. I’ve been teaching people how to manage…
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and is known for its physical benefits, such as increased flexibility and strength. However, beyond its physical benefits, yoga is also a powerful tool for mental well-being. Research has shown that regular yoga practice can reduce stressrelieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression and promote overall emotional balance. This article explores how yoga benefits mental health and how incorporating it into your routine can lead to a calmer, more focused mind. Yoga is more than just a physical workout. the combines movement, breathing and awarenesswhich positive effects brain function and emotional regulation.…