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The winter months are often associated with feelings of loneliness and isolation. And while these feelings can be exacerbated by the change of season, they’re also unfortunately quite common. This article will give you some mental health tips for winter. If you feel like your mood isn’t as strong as usual this time of year, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that occurs during the winter months because our bodies don’t get enough sunlight. It is estimated that one in eight people will experience depression during their lifetime. And for many,…
Recent Lancet Regional Health The study evaluates the performance of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk model for breast cancer screening in Europe. Study: European validation of an artificial intelligence-based short-term risk model for personalized breast cancer screening – a nested case-control study. Image credit: Gagliardiphotography / Shutterstock.com Record Regular mammography screening has reduced breast cancer deaths in women. Even after two years of breast cancer screening, about 25% of breast cancers are diagnosed. In these cases, some women may have tested negative on a mammogram but could have been diagnosed with breast cancer before attending their next appointment. Between 25-40%…
The combination of price and accuracy makes the 4iii Viiiiva one of the best heart rate monitors out there, and it goes beyond the smart bridging feature, which transmits ANT+ signals from other devices via a Bluetooth connection.While its battery life is lower compared to newer devices, the 4iiii Viiiiva is still worth considering as one of the best cheap heart rate monitors out there, even if you don’t need the bridging feature.4iiii Viiiiva Heart Rate: Price and Availability4iiii Viiiiva (Black) on Amazon for $59.99The 4iiii Viiiiva was originally released in 2012 and it’s a testament to the quality of…
I’m back from my first big solo trip and here with an entire guide to solo travel in London! I’ve had solo travel “moments” here and there over the years – things like a night in Copenhagen before other people arrive for a group trip – but I’ve never taken a long trip until now. I’ve been toying with the idea of seeing Harry Styles on tour in the UK or Europe sometime this summer (can you blame me!) and after some friends said they couldn’t go I decided “Screw it! I’m going alone!” Seeing Harry Styles in London at…
Whether you’ve taken another fantastic photo of your baby (I mean, they’re all perfect) but now you’re stumped on how to caption it on Instagram, or you’re looking for some stationery photography perfection, here are 240 seasonal captions to inspire your next download. JanuaryDepending on where you live, January is all about snow, warm days inside and a fresh New Year!My first snowfall – winter wonderland!We start the year with hugs and cuteness!New Years, so am I because I’m awesome.Kiss me now – midnight is past my bedtime. We celebrate January with smiles and hugs.Snowflakes and laughter fill the air.Cozy…
I’ve seen a lot of negative content about oxalates lately and I think it’s time to step into the fray and separate the fact from the fiction. As a registered dietitian, my main issue with the general feeling that we should all avoid oxalates or follow a low-oxalate diet is that most foods that contain oxalates are packed with nutrients and fiber. It causes a lot of confusion for consumers when they are told that foods they have always considered “healthy” are poisoning them and making them sick. Let’s back up a bit. What are oxalates? Oxalates are compounds found…
Unless you work in the rehabilitation or fitness field, you may not be familiar with anterior pelvic tilt. However, this bothersome postural abnormality is extremely common, and many people maintain anterior pelvic tilt for years without correction (1). Over time, the anterior pelvic tilt puts pressure on the spine and the muscles surrounding the lower back and abdomen. The characteristic tightness of the hip flexors, combined with the weakness of the abdominals and glutes often leads to serious orthopedic problems. But fear not! In this post, I’ll give you some of my favorite exercises for correcting anterior pelvic tilt and…
The PrE0405 phase 2 trial met its primary endpoint, achieving a complete response (CR) rate of 85% in 33 patients over 60 years of age with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received bendamustine and rituximab, a standard chemo-immunotherapy treatment, together with venetoclax, which is investigational in this context. The combination was generally well tolerated, a remarkable finding according to Craig A. Portell, MD, who presented the data for PrECOG, LLC, at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, California, and nearly (Abstract 733 in Session 623). We are encouraged by the promising results…
As the holiday season approaches, so does the tempting spread of festive treats that could make even the most disciplined among us want to rejoice. However, for many millennial moms, this period is filled with an unwelcome guest: food guilt. It’s that nagging feeling that nibbling on your grandmother’s famous gingerbread cookies or enjoying the rich holiday gravy is somehow wrong. But where does this guilt come from and why is it so pervasive among modern women? Let’s unpack the concept of food guilt, understand its roots, and find ways to joyfully embrace the holiday spirit and the deliciousness it…
“Think of vitamin C as an important step in equipping your skin to face the day ahead,” Casey said. “Topical vitamin C prepares the skin to deal with all the pollution, inflammation, UV damage it encounters during the day and offers that extra layer of protection against environmental irritants.” As with any product, there are a wide variety of factors that can affect the different price points between two vitamin C serums. “The quality and concentration of vitamin C used in the formulation can significantly affect the price,” said Hsu, an Illinois dermatologist. As the concentration of vitamin C in…