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When you live from your intuitive core, your belly, your heart, let your soul lead and spirit guide you, your words and actions will be naturally subversive. You will go to your edge. You will soften. Become wildly tender. The question is, will you wholly inhabit your own revolution? In beauty? This inner revolution is a perpetual ceremony of the heart. It’s what you are for. When you are real, cooked down to the essence, rather than half-baked to get approval, to look good, the projections from others may fly, seek you out, and try to stick to you. Don’t…
Individualized Medicine June 21, 2024 A step toward precision medicine in genetic-guided testing for blood thinner drugs A scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in Circulation provides clinicians with guidance regarding the use of CYP2C19 genetic testing when prescribing oral P2Y12 inhibitor therapy. These drugs help prevent the formation of blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. The traditional approach is to prescribe clopidogrel, the most commonly prescribed antiplatelet therapy, regardless of a person’s genetic makeup. However, certain genetic variations in the CYP2C19 gene can affect how well some people metabolize clopidogrel. These variations make the…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP In 2023, I flew from my hometown of Los Angeles to New York City to visit some friends. From there, I flew to Morocco for a four-day work trip before flying back to New York, and eventually, Los Angeles. After I landed at LAX I hopped in…
Health & Wellness June 21, 2024 Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Recent studies have shown a strong link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, with severe hearing loss increasing the risk of cognitive decline by up to fivefold. Learn about the impact cochlear implants have on patients at high risk for dementia. Mohs surgery is one of the most successful surgical treatments for skin cancer. It is intended to remove all the cancerous tissue and leave as much healthy neighboring skin and tissue as possible. People can…
Trader Joe’s is beloved for the myriad of things it does well: frozen meals, creative snacks, unique seasoning blends, the list goes on. But based on a recent Reddit thread, it seems that sushi isn’t one of those hits. Shoppers have recently posted about the return of the grocery chain’s ready-to-eat California rolls and vegetable rolls, which one Instagram user spotted at a store for $5.99. The California rolls are filled with imitation crab meat, cucumber, and avocado, while the vegetable rolls have carrots, avocado, and cucumber. It appears as though the grocer’s sushi hasn’t been available over the last…
Neurosciences June 21, 2024 LA CROSSE, Wis. ― Advanced treatments are renewing hope for patients suffering from debilitating neurological disorders. A cutting-edge procedure known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a beacon of hope for individuals with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, among others. “Deep brain stimulation is a procedure where electrodes are placed in certain target areas of the brain and connected by insulated wires to a pacemaker-like device. These wires are completely under the skin, so there’s no risk of the device being pulled out,” explains Prashant Natteru, M.D., Assistant professor of Neurology…
Eating before bed is extremely common. You might eat a late-night dinner. You might snack in bed. And, some nights, you might even wake up from your slumber to alleviate hunger pangs. Sound familiar? Well, these may be eating habits and patterns worth taking another look at. They can put you at greater risk of eating beyond your caloric needs each day, which increases the likelihood of weight gain and metabolic concerns. Research suggests that having a healthy body weight may add years to your life and improve your mobility. Here’s what you should know about the role your metabolism plays in…
Key takeaways An estimated 32.8 percent of adults do not get enough sleep, meaning about one-third of the adult population is sleep-deprived. Roughly 50–70 million people in the United States experience sleep disorders or disturbances. About one in five (or 20 percent) of people in the United States report feeling sleepy during the day. Seven to nine hours of sleep are required for a healthy lifestyle. Poor-quality sleep can negatively impact your mental health and cognitive function and increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Long-term poor sleep can reduce your lifespan by 4.7 years for women and 2.4…
Health & Wellness June 20, 2024 LA CROSSE, Wis. ― The warm summer weather can make adults feel like kids again. The Weekend Warrior comes roaring out, and the excitement and bursts of exertion can lead to a very common injury among that group: Achilles tendinitis. “Achilles tendinitis is most common in people who suddenly increase the intensity or duration of exercise. It’s also common when someone hasn’t been properly trained for their sport,” says Jacob Erickson, D.O., Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System. The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back…
This mineral-based hand cream from Unsun provides water-resistant protection for up to 80 minutes, meaning you’ll leave the pool in search of a sparkling beverage long before you’ll need to hop out to reapply. While it also falls on the low end of the SPF spectrum, Dr. Mamelak likes its moisturizing and soothing ingredients, including coconut oil, shea butter, and chamomile.Best Moisturizing Sunscreen: Hello Sundays The One For Your Hands With SPF 30 and Hyaluronic AcidHello SundaysThe One For Your Hands with SPF 30 and Hyaluronic AcidPros: Non-greasyCons: Strong smell, according to some reviewersThe cheekily named The One For Your…