Author: healthtost
I hate hope. I really do. Every time I feel it, I try to squash it. And there’s a good reason for that. Hope leads to disappointment and disappointment leads to depression and suffering. You might think I’m being negative here, but I’m not. I am a realist and speak from experience. If you have treatment-resistant bipolar disorder (or anything else), you know what I mean. I feel like hope is a mirage that ends up nagging at my ear, nose and throat. I hate hope and hope is dangerous. But there it is, again and again. So I tried…
If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirrored green color corrector under foundation, only to feel like your skin isn’t quite right, it’s time to discover Calm & Correct. Redness is one of the most common skin concerns we hear about. Whether it appears as a persistent flush, rosacea, or sensitivity that seems to deepen with age, its impact goes far beyond the surface. Research conducted with participants through National Rosacea Society found that Even mild facial redness can affect quality of life and self-confidence. It’s not just about how your skin looks. it’s about how you feel about…
Basic Takeaways In this Q&A with the director of an adaptive dance program, we discuss the emotional and social benefits of exercise and the empowerment and social connections that develop around the program. While the physical benefits are significant—coordination, strength, balance—the deeper impact is often emotional and social. Participants begin to see themselves not through the lens of limitation, but through capability. This change is powerful. In addition to friendships, participants develop strong social/emotional skills. Classes provide an opportunity to work on persistence, problem solving, attention span and emotional regulation. To learn more about…
Millions of people applying for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they work, go to school or volunteer for at least a month before they can get or keep health insurance through the government program. But Republican lawmakers in some states believe the new rules — part of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed last July by President Donald Trump — don’t go far enough. Indiana is leading the charge, with a new law requiring applicants to prove they have been working or engaged in similar activity for three consecutive months to receive benefits. Meanwhile,…
What foods should you avoid or minimize if you’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver disease? This is the question I will explore in today’s post. But before I get there, let me start by saying that anyone who knows me knows for a fact that I am not a dietitian who spends a lot of time telling you what NOT to eat. The foods I list below are things you should consider swapping out if you have them in large amounts, but they are not things you need to cut out 100% to successfully reverse fatty liver. Alcohol – High…
Director Mary Bronstein’s disappointing new film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, is a fascinating watch. Centered on a career-defining performance by Rose Byrne that earned her an Oscar nomination, the film is a dark treatise on motherhood, swirling in blame, shame and a growing sense of dread. Byrne’s Linda is an exhausted and perpetually anxious mother, wife and therapist harboring guilt and resentment. She takes care of her seriously ill child, who is hardly ever seen on screen. Linda is not a woman who unravels, unravels – the pieces that remain are disintegrating before our eyes through a…
If you’ve ever wondered, “Can a girl be so tight it hurts?” you are not alone. It’s a question asked by women who feel they’re hitting a physical “brick wall” and by partners who worry they’re causing pain. As a pelvic pain advocate and inventor, I’ve spent the last decade explaining that what we call “tightness” almost never means being “too small.” In fact, the human body is designed to be incredibly flexible. The pain you feel isn’t about your anatomy – it’s usually about you nervous system. Let’s take a look at why sex can feel “too tight” and…
Cheyenne’s three birth experiences reflect a journey shaped by preparation, intuition, and evolving confidence in her body and decision-making.Her first birth was planned as an out-of-hospital birth center birth with midwives. At 41 weeks and one day, she went for a routine non-stress test at the hospital, expecting to go home afterwards. Instead, the test revealed mild but regular contractions alongside a slowing of the fetus’s heart rate. After leaving the hospital and consulting with her midwives over the phone, Cheyenne and her partner made the decision to return to the hospital for admission. At the time, Cheyenne had already…
These Peanut Chicken Bowls are packed with protein and fiber for the perfect dinner! Loaded with a rainbow of veggies, crunchy peanuts, garlic chicken and a delicious lime peanut chili sauce.These Peanut Chicken Bowls are packed with flavor, protein, and fiber! I loaded them up with a bunch of veggies, crunchy peanuts, garlic chicken, and a delicious peanut chili lime sauce that you’ll want to drizzle on everything. These bowls make a delicious dinner and I love that they are help yourself so everyone can add the toppings they want to their own bowl. This peanut sauce is full of…
Iconic WWE Superstar Nia Jax and sensational newcomer Lash Legend are the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, and while these “Irresistible Forces” should be considered underdogs as they defend their belts against three top teams at WrestleMania 42 – it could be foolish to bet against them in Sin City. These strong women have spoken M&F Hers to share how their different paths have converged to build an unstoppable perspective. “I think we’re a seamless fit,” says Nia Jax (real name: Savelina Fanene) as the two sit down to chat before chaos inevitably ensues at WrestleMania 42 in Las…