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Biologics are targeted treatments that may help you manage symptoms and achieve remission if you have moderate to severe Crohn’s disease.If there’s an upside to having Crohn’s disease, it may be that there are many treatment options available. So if you’ve been managing symptoms with steroids or other anti-inflammatories and you’re still having flare-ups, or if you have moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, you do have options.One is to try a biologic — a type of medication that targets specific proteins in your immune system to stop the inflammation that’s wreaking havoc on your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Finding the right…
You’ve likely heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While you’ll see varying opinions on that statement, there’s no doubt that eating a wholesome breakfast has its benefits. For many, busy mornings lead to skipping this meal or grabbing a less nutritious item as you head out the door. For others, a trip through a drive-thru or a large coffee drink may constitute breakfast. For those who have little time to spare in the morning and want to prepare a healthy breakfast, we have you covered with 10 of the best lazy breakfast ideas for…
Two minutes into my Zoom interview with executive coach and author Henna Pryor, I get a software alert on my computer screen: “Mac Update Required: Your Mac will automatically update when the time runs out.” According to the timer, I had seven minutes remaining. “Welp, this is awkward,” I think to myself, before silently panicking about how I was going to explain to my guest why I had no other choice than to stop her mid-interview to restart my laptop. “She’s going to think I’m a total moron… ” Ironically, situations like this are the reason I’m interviewing Pryor in…
The New Year is here and everyone is hitting the gym ready to tackle their fitness goals. However, going full steam ahead and doing an overhaul of your entire routine both in and out of the gym has a high probability of making you feel overwhelmed. That can lead to frustration, and then you’re back at square one. Instead, start picking apart ways to make healthier decisions. Use these tips to create lasting habits that lead you into the New Year — and beyond. 1. Start Puny, Think Mighty Big goals are like heavyweight titles, and you’re in the featherweight…
When you cook chicken breast, is it bursting with flavor? Does it excite you to sit down to a nutritious, protein-packed meal? If your answers to those questions were “not really” and “meh,” it might be time to learn how to cook chicken breast the right way. If you’re a meat-eater, chicken breast is most likely a staple on your healthy meal plan. But when it’s prepared wrong, it can be dry, flaky, and… well, boring. But when you learn how to cook chicken properly, it will be tender and juicy — and the perfect base for experimenting with different…
With the dawn of the New Year here, countless people have made resolutions to slim down their waistlines and boost their overall health. From eating a more balanced diet to adopting a new exercise routine, there are plenty of natural approaches to getting healthier in 2024. But losing weight doesn’t necessarily mean giving your lifestyle a total overhaul. Sometimes, it’s the little daily actions that count. If your health and fitness goal this upcoming year is to blast away body fat and keep it off for good, look no further. We spoke with Mike Masi, CPT, a certified personal trainer…
Darting through drugstore aisles in a quest to find the ultimate zit-zapper before the big dance used to be a teenage rite of passage. Fast forward to today, a time when teens and tweens are scrounging up skin-care advice on TikTok, and that age-old high school ritual has gone by the wayside. Content creators have captured this young audience by convincing them that a comprehensive skin-care routine is their one-way ticket to complexion-induced bliss… but the information packaged in their 30-second videos doesn’t exactly paint a full picture. Young, delicate skin has inherently different needs and doesn’t require the same…
Another winter storm is bearing down on the upper Midwest, with winter storm warnings out for portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The National Weather Service is calling for heavy snow and gusty winds. Following the snow, the first extreme cold temperatures of the season will arrive, with lows dipping well below zero(fahrenheit) and forecast highs on Sunday and Monday staying in negative territory. From frostbite to hypothermia, when temperatures get that cold, it can be dangerous. The cold also can affect your lungs. Can freezing temperatures freeze your lungs? “Our body does its best to keep our core temperature…
There’s no better feeling than sinking into your bed at the end of the day—especially if you have plush bedding to snuggle up in. A key piece in most dream-sleep scenarios? A big, fluffy duvet.But the best duvets are a hefty investment—and there’s no one-size-fits-all option. Chances are, you’ve already got something on top of your bed, but if you’re in the market for an upgrade, we’ve found a bunch of dreamy duvets that’ll keep you at the perfect temperature for better sleep, add just enough weight if you prefer an extra dose of comfort, and look beautiful in your…
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them reach their goal. Medications called semaglutides — better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy — have been shown to help people lose about 15% of their body weight. But as Dr. Andres Acosta explains in this Mayo Clinic Minute, these medications alone are not a quick solution. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “What…