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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with oral cavity cancer and will need surgery. I spoke to another patient who underwent a similar procedure, and he said he had many issues afterward with hyposalivation, which affected his eating, speaking and oral health. Can you explain what this is and how do I prevent it? ANSWER: While they are being treated, patients with head and neck cancer often experience xerostomia, or dry mouth, which may be caused by a condition known as hyposalivation or reduced saliva production. Though it is not necessarily a side effect of surgery, it is often associated…
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. Whether you’re the type of diner that orders an appetizer, an entrée, and maybe dessert, or one who loves to share plates of small bites with all of your friends, you probably have a favorite app you’ll choose again and again. America’s famous chain restaurants are probably more beloved for starters like spinach artichoke dip and potato skins than any of their entreés. Whatever you call them—finger…
Breakfast sets the tone for your entire day, and when it comes to supporting your weight loss journey, it’s paramount that you pick the right breakfast foods for weight loss that can fuel your body with the energy it needs to function at its best. “Breakfast sets you up for future choices, so if you start your day in a healthy way, you will likely continue that trend as the day progresses,” says Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, the founder and director of Real Nutrition, a New York City-based private practice dedicated to healthfully and successfully guiding clients to their…
As excited as you may be for any upcoming getaways, there’s one souvenir you won’t want to end up with: travel constipation. Though common and not typically cause for concern, being backed up on vacay can definitely get uncomfortable, which is why it pays to be proactive before you hit the road. That said, planning ahead isn’t always in the proverbial cards. Meaning if you just got back from vacation and are looking for ways to expedite the potty process, there are a few gastro-approved tips you can employ to get things moving and grooving ASAP. Ahead, discover insights on…
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about treating prostate cancer. Prostate cancer will affect 1 in 8 men, according to the American Cancer Society. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the U.S. More than 288,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year, and more than 34,000 people will die of the disease. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they…
Productivity & Performance Three questions that determine your life Posted by: Team Tony Tony Robbins grew up with four different fathers and a mother who, although he loved dearly, could be volatile and angry. “You see, it always starts with one. And like a domino effect, it impacts one after the other.” One Thanksgiving as a child, the doorbell rang. Tony ran to open the door and, to his absolute shock and awe, saw a man standing outside. The man’s arms were overflowing with bags of groceries. Delighted, Tony sprinted back inside, yelling, “Dad, Dad! Someone’s at the door and…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with player numbers growing approximately 40 percent between 2019 and 2021. Municipal authorities across the country are building dedicated public pickleball courts and converting underused tennis courts and roller-hockey rinks to cater to the growing demand for playing space. Pickleball was invented in the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, blending elements of tennis, badminton, and Ping-Pong, and played with a wiffle ball. While pickleball was previously played in retirement communities, country clubs, and the homes of the Hollywood elite, the sport has become increasingly mainstream in recent years. There are now…
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. Among the approximately 4,000 products at Costco are countless items that have generated online conversation. However, as a warehouse club that continuously releases new finds, Costco regularly gets rid of inventory, too. To indicate that an item won’t be returning, Costco will place a black asterisk, playfully dubbed the “death star,” on the product’s price sign. While this can compel shoppers to stock up on cherished items,…
In conjunction with the first day of fall in mid-September, Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed to raise awareness about injuries due to falls. Dr. Neha Raukar, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says many injuries and even deaths in children can occur because of falls. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Every year in the U.S., roughly 2.2 million children under 15 are seen in emergency departments for injuries related to falls. “You…
By Leo Babauta When things are changing rapidly, and an overwhelming number of things are coming at you … it can be tough to navigate. Anyone who is up to anything big will have a lot going on. Lots of emails and messages, lots of tasks, lots of meetings and calls, lots of things changing every day. Lots of uncertainty. How do we navigate the uncertainty of all of this? The visual metaphor that works for me is surfing. I’m going to talk about how to surf uncertainty, and how to learn to surf uncertainty. Surf Uncertainty What we really…