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You’ve kept all your appointments, followed your doctor’s orders with militant discipline, installed the car seat, and triple-checked the contents of your hospital bag – you’re officially ready to give birth. But how much thought have you put into what follows? Just as you would write a birth plan to feel more confident and prepared for the day of delivery, having a postpartum care plan helps ensure those same feelings. In the grand scheme of things, you’re in the parent phase much longer than the parent-to-be phase, so it makes sense to set yourself up for long-term success. So what…
A new way of classifying tuberculosis (TB) which aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been presented by an international team involving researchers at UCL. The new framework, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicineseeks to replace the approach of the last half century of defining tuberculosis as either active (ie causing disease and potentially infectious to others) or latent (infection with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis [M tuberculosis] but we feel well and it’s not infectious to others) – an approach researchers say is limiting progress in eradicating the disease. It is worth noting that…
Introducing Dr Carissa Coulston-Parkinson – the mastermind behind SANE’s latest series of blog posts, including topics on The Power of Psychology, International Men’s Day and Women’s Day, Human Rights Day, Festive Season Challenges, adjusting to the new year and back to school (just to name a few). Dr Coulston-Parkinson is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist with a deep understanding of complex mental health conditions. He has specialist knowledge in the areas of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, intellectual disability, personality disorders, traumatic brain injury and neurological conditions. You can view her research publications hereand her expertise and insights into…
Since opening the new campus doors at 5:00 A.M. as of August 5, 2012, more than 83,500 babies have been born here. To help us celebrate 10 years on our new campus, we caught up with some of these babies. 2012 – Jack Hammett was born on August 6, 2012. “It was a wonderful experience – everything was nice and new and clean and clear… I remember me and my husband walking into that room and it felt like we were in a fancy hotel.Sarah Hammett, Mom 2013 – Damyria Richard was born on January 9, 2013. “My experience at…
written by Allison Goins, Ph.D. | Posted on March 5thu2024 at 12:00 p.m The quest for youthful, supple skin is a journey many people embark on. If you want to know how to regain skin elasticity, you’ve come to the right place. And with so many products that barely have an anti-aging label on them and marketing that basically claims to have the fountain of youth in a bottle, understanding the science behind your skin and aging empowers you to make informed choices and achieve the desired results. Aging is a very complex process and there are so many things…
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly sensing and processing signals from our bodies. For example, we may be consciously or subconsciously aware of our heartbeat, breathing, hunger, thirst, temperature (ie, feeling too hot or too cold), or our need to go to the bathroom. The process of perceiving these bodily cues to better understand the state of the body is known as interoception. Sometimes, people experience a dysfunction of intrauterine function. This means that there is a disconnect between the body’s signals and the brain’s interpretation of those signals. Ultimately, this can lead to a misrepresentation of…
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission for your purchase at no cost to you. Feel free to check my disclosure and terms for more information! PUBLISH: March 22, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson The second trimester is often the “sweet spot” of pregnancy. You are over the motion sickness of the first trimester and it is not as aggravating as it could be in the 3rd trimester. SO, what can you do NOW to feel more organized as you head into the final pregnancy zone. Before we get started, I’d love to be with…
A whirlwind food trip to Calgary left me feeling very inspired – and incredibly full! I had no idea the food in this city was SO GOOD. Here are the 6 best places to eat in Calgary, along with the best coffee! If you’re looking for world-class dining, look no further than Calgary. It’s been so long since I spent more than a few hours exploring the city and was amazed at the quality of the restaurants. While I was technically visiting for meetings, I easily scheduled them for meals. I have only one piece of advice for you: wear…
As you get older, your knee becomes more susceptible to injury and infection. Some older adults have difficulty performing activities efficiently, such as climbing stairs, walking, sitting, or standing up. Sometimes, the knee joints hurt, swell and cause pain. Your knee is the largest joint in the body and can be strained by various unhealthy lifestyles such as being overweight, lack of strength training, alcoholism, etc. The best treatment to ensure your knee maintains its vitality as you age is to implement effective health tips. In this article, you will learn some health tips that you should know about knee…
Researchers have discovered that bank tellers in Skåne, southern Sweden, carry a virus that can cause hemorrhagic fever in humans. This find was made more than 500 kilometers south of the previously known area. The strain of the virus discovered in Skåne appears to be more closely related to strains from Finland and Karelia than to the variants found in northern Sweden and Denmark. This is revealed in a new study from Uppsala University, carried out in collaboration with infectious disease doctors in Kristianstad and published in the scientific journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. We were surprised that such a large…