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Breast cancer may be thought of as a disease that affects only women. It’s the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S., and it will affect 1 in 8 women, according to the American Cancer Society. Much of the messaging around breast cancer research focuses on the disease in women. However, breast cancer can occur in men as well. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about breast cancer in men. An estimated 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in the U.S. this year, and about 530 men…
When your partner asks you what you want for dinner, you tell them that you’ll eat anything. Perhaps you’re the agreeable one in the friend group who’s always down to do whatever others want. Maybe you’d rather hop into a freezing lake than disagree with a coworker. Or, you hate being the center of attention (others singing, “Happy Birthday” to you is a nightmare) or want to be perceived as the “easygoing” friend who doesn’t have needs. To be clear, these feelings and behaviors are nothing to be ashamed of, but putting a word to what they may signify can…
It started with one magical model, no dedicated space and a few staff who saw the transformative power of molded plastics, printed layer by layer into a physical, life-size anatomical representation. This 3D-printed replica of conjoined twins was the big bang from which Mayo Clinic’s 3D anatomical modeling practice has exploded. “We started doing 3D printing about 17 years ago at Mayo Clinic for a complex case involving congenital twins. And it’s expanded over that time frame to encompass every surgical subspecialty,” says Jonathan Morris, M.D., medical director and co-founder of the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit at Mayo Clinic in…
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure—or in this case, one woman’s destiny. Nearly 12 years ago, Meg Piercy found a discarded dresser in an alley behind her Chicago home. She successfully refurbished it and sold it on Craigslist—a chance encounter that started her on a path to becoming the co-founder (along with her husband, Joe) and CEO of MegMade, a brand that’s become the gold standard in furniture restoration.The business was just furniture at first, but over the past 12 years, MegMade has added more to its offerings. The Piercys now have a production facility, a warehouse and two…
One of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditions themselves but rather the terminology. That’s according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, who suggests a new framework for dementia nomenclature is needed. Inconsistent use of terms such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has compromised progress in clinical care, research and development of therapeutics. Dementia-associated stigma further contributes to inconsistent and imprecise language. Watch: Dr. Petersen discusses why a change is needed when talking about dementia Journalists: Broadcast-quality video is available in the downloads…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Coffee chains are the backbone of America. Visiting a coffee shop is part of the daily routine for millions of people all over the country as they seek out a cup of java as a morning wake up. From drive-thru windows to walkable locations along city blocks, there are more than 46,000 coffee shops in the United States. Believe it or not, Starbucks makes up…
Losing 50 pounds—and maintaining a new goal weight—is no easy feat. In fact, it’s a journey The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond knows well. Drummond kickstarted her wellness journey back in January 2021 and has been maintaining her 50-pound weight loss for almost three years since then, according to PEOPLE. In a recent exclusive interview with TODAY.com, Drummond opened up about the healthy habits that helped her along the way and the one major takeaway she learned. Keep reading to learn more, and when you’re finished, be sure to check out Rob Lowe Reveals His Secrets to Staying Fit & Healthy…
Activated charcoal has been buzzy in the wellness world for years, popping up in a whole bunch of products—from facial cleansers to deodorants—and promising a slew of benefits, from unclogging pores to “detoxing” your body.Now, we’re seeing it play a different role: turning various foods and drinks pitch-black for Halloween. There are charcoal-colored sprinkle cookies, spooky black margaritas with an orange Tajin rim, charcoal-and-turmeric bagels, and even pumpkin pizza with a charcoal crust. The natural black food coloring seems to turn everything into the perfect shade of inky black.But the treats may come with an unintended trick: Activated charcoal can…
One term often comes to mind when discussing weight loss: metabolism. It’s the invisible engine that gives you energy and determines how efficiently your body burns calories and sheds fat. But how do you know if your metabolism is firing on all cylinders? According to research, the amount of American adults who are metabolically healthy is extremely low, even among individuals who are of normal weight. While everyone’s metabolism is unique, the good news is there are ways to boost your metabolism and lose fat naturally, without the need for extreme diets or overly strenuous exercise routines. To learn more about…
Productivity & Performance Set Life Goals That Scare You Posted by: What is your life goal? Is it big enough? And what are you doing to make it a reality? For many people, the answer is “nothing.” They’re too scared to take the first step because the next one hasn’t appeared yet. More than anything else, achieving your goals in life is about starting and taking that first step. “Larger than life goals are about taking a deeper calling inside of us and having so much resolve in their purpose that we see them through, no matter what.” Tony is…