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Women 50 and older who stepped down to less frequent mammograms three years after treatment for early-stage breast cancer had similar outcomes to women who received annual mammograms, according to results from the Mammo-50 trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer. Symposium, held 5-9 December 2023. Both US and UK guidelines recommend annual breast cancer screening after surgery to remove early-stage breast cancer. In the US, annual mammography is recommended indefinitely, and in the UK, it is recommended for five years, followed by screening every three years for patients aged 50 and over. However, the optimal screening schedule…
World Mental Health Day 2023 has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO): mental health is a universal human right. I could not agree more. But what does this mean? What is the impact of this statement? There is more controversy than you might imagine. The idea that mental health is a universal human right means one thing to the WHO, but it means a little more to me. Mental health is a universal human right according to the World Health Organization The WHO writes a few paragraphs about mental health as a universal human right (Look here). Here’s…
PMS AND PMDD There are no articles this week STERILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH There are no articles this week PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS DURING PREGNANCY Optimizing Mental Health for Women: Identifying and Treating Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan. Abel KM, Freeman MP. J Clin Psychiatry. 2023 Sep 18;84(5):vtsmdd2136ahc. Association between adverse childhood experiences and perinatal depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional analysis of 16,831 women in Iceland. Bränn E, Vaina A, Daníelsdóttir HB, Thordardottir EB, Yang Q, Jakobsdóttir J, Aspelund T, Hauksdóttir A, Valdimarsdóttir UA, Lu D. Arch Womens Ment Health. September 20, 2023. The total number of ACEs was positively associated with PPD…
Here at Sally B’s Test Kitchen in Atlanta, Spring has officially sprung. One of the nicknames for Atlanta is “The City in the Woods” and if you want proof, just google our pollen counter! We are busy preparing our raised beds and planning our gardens, along with our annual clearance of unused items, clothes and toiletries! We may not all think of the makeup bag or the bathroom counter as a place to clean, but they deserve the same attention as the rest of the house. Plus, once we’re done, we have a reason to go shopping, and there’s nothing…
Good news: we live in a world where people of the LGBTQI community are finding a voice and are becoming more and more accepted in our society. We live in an age where resources and information on LGBTQI issues are abundant and at our fingertips. But, that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult, confusing and scary. I want to acknowledge that I’m a cisgender man, so I haven’t struggled with my own gender identity, but through my training in transgender issues and my work with transgender clients, especially teenagers, I’ve found that there are some early concepts that are useful for…
Two years ago, I bought the best winter snow boots when I needed a new pair. I’m obsessed with what I bought! Here is my updated review and everyone’s favorites. This post contains affiliate links. Winter is coming! We don’t get a ton of snow in Virginia (last year I think it only snowed once for 10 minutes!) but when does snow, I must have warm and dry feet! Most winters we get 5-10″ at least once. I’ve spent most of my life without great snow boots. For years I wore an old pair of Uggs. But a few years…
Countless fitness trends come and go all the time, but that doesn’t mean some of them don’t stick. Exactly the opposite. Some of them end up catching on and starting to become the norm. This not only makes them worth knowing if you want to stay in shape, but worth doing. Of course, no one has time to try them all, but there is no need. On the contrary, some could be recommended much better than others. Not only will they be relatively easy to do, but they will help your fitness levels more than you think. Five of…
SLE is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally has not had many treatment options. However, the picture is changing and clinical practice must change accordingly, to keep up with modern treatment options and to take full advantage of new drugs that can target key pathophysiological pathways. Accordingly, EULAR has updated its recommendations for the management of SLE. The updated recommendations were developed by a multidisciplinary working group of patient research partners and healthcare professionals. Work was completed in accordance with EULAR standard operating procedures. All of the information included in the final publication…
Masculinity – A Closer Look In the field of mental health, discussions around gender norms and stereotypes are gaining ground. As a Chicago male therapist, I am at the forefront of navigating the complexities of masculinity with my clients. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of masculinity, its cultural variations, the stereotypes that can affect individuals, and how therapy can play a key role in breaking down these stereotypes. Definition of masculinity Masculinity is a multifaceted concept that includes a set of qualities and Characteristics traditionally associated with men. These can include traits such as strength, stoicism,…
Summer is in full swing and we’re going all in! Summer is the time for family vacations, parties, day trips to pools, beaches, theme parks, and most importantly, cooking up amazing meals on the grill. We’re sharing some of our new and existing favorite recipes, perfect for baking! Tag us on Instagram when you make them and save us some leftovers with #TIUTeam 😉 No grill? No problem! These meals can easily be cooked in the oven or in a pan. Suggestion: For quick-tasting grilled vegetables, simply season them with salt and pepper and toss them in the broiler until…