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People with insomnia are nearly 70 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those without the sleep disorder, according to a large analysis presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. The new study was published yesterday in Clinical Cardiology was conducted by an international team of researchers who looked at the link between insomnia and heart attack in more than 1 million adults from 6 countries, with an average age of 52. The study found that people suffering from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who…
From food to relationships, everywhere we turn there is one toxic or another threatening to infiltrate some part of our lives. But you don’t have to accept toxins in your skincare. Not when you have Sally B’s Skin Yummies in your corner. Start replacing “toxic” with “non-toxic” by choosing skincare products that don’t contain ingredients and chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Sally B’s Skin Yummies collection of moisturizers, serums and balms are made with natural, organic and sustainable ingredients. They are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances and artificial colors – ingredients that can negatively affect…
Every intercourse is different: the lead, the context, the people, your state of mind. A lot of the messages out there about faking an orgasm can make us feel bad about doing it, leading to guilt and frustration. If you’re faking orgasms, I totally get it: I’ve faked more orgasms than I’ve done he had orgasms. I realized I was doing it to avoid feeling insecure about not being able to get off. And it hurt me more than it helped me.When I asked others if they did, I got all kinds of answers. Some of the answers included wanting…
You may have heard that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended a new vaccine for use in the third trimester of pregnancy. Known as AbrysvoTM, the vaccine helps protect newborns from severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States, with 58,000–80,000 hospitalizations occurring each year in children younger than 5 years. Even more alarming, 100-300 children under the age of 5 die from RSV each year. With these statistics in mind, this new RSV vaccine is exciting news for infants and their families. Ava, 24…
Use these intuitive food journal prompts to better understand your relationship with food and your body, your food history, and goals to guide your intuitive eating process. Intuitive Eating is a diet-free, self-care approach to nutrition, health and wellness that helps you make decisions based on your body’s inner wisdom instead of external rules or restrictions. When working to incorporate intuitive eating principles into your life, it’s important to understand where your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors come from. The following intuitive eating journal prompts will help you reflect on your experiences and put into practice what you learn about intuitive…
In Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, cognitive decline is caused by the over-accumulation of a normal brain protein known as tau. Where tau accumulates, nearby brain tissue begins to degenerate and die. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered—in mice—that Alzheimer’s-type deposits in the brain lead to the accumulation of a form of cholesterol known as cholesterol esters, and that lowering cholesterol levels helps prevent brain damage and behavioral changes. . This has important therapeutic implications. The compound we used in this study has side effects that make it unsuitable for use in…
This September marks Urology Awareness Month and Healthy Aging Month, and what better way to kick off this health holiday than by talking about a urological problem that is primarily caused by age – the enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia prostate (BPH); You’ll notice that we discuss BPH quite a bit on our website, and that’s because it’s one of the most common urological issues affecting men over the age of 40 or 50. Although the name says it all – BPH is benign – it can cause significant symptoms that can significantly change a person’s life and lifestyle.…
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love spending time with my family, slowing down and enjoying each other’s company. It reminds me of when I was growing up and how my parents opened our home to everyone – friends, family, neighbors and strangers. We had a huge Thanksgiving meal, which always included my dad’s recipe for perfectly cooked turkey in a paper bag. Then there was the delicious Portuguese stuffing with linguica and chorizo sausages, the turnip stuffing and my mother’s delicious pies! She would make the best apple pie, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. I can practically…
The unique personalized and customizable routines it’s why many of our users started their journey with DR’s Secret. But how do you choose the right products and tailor a routine that’s right for your skin? We break it down into three aspects to look at that will help you get on the right track! How to Adapt Your DR’s Secret Skin Care Routine 1. Understand your skin condition and start with the basics It can be tempting to include as many intensive products as possible at the beginning of your DR’s Secret journey. However, if you do it when your…
Introduction Detective Ev interviews four registered nurses (RNs) who have incorporated functional medicine into their practice while acknowledging the validity of both traditional and alternative approaches. Guests share personal stories and their journey to functional wellness. Tina Weiss At the age of 12, Tina Weiss was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and as a result lost her hair.She became a cancer survivor, but was prescribed penicillin for the rest of her life, which later took a toll on her health. She continued her lifestyle without realizing the importance of keeping her body stress-free and her immune…