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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 28-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My care team recommends starting treatment as soon as possible. While I’m ready to do the necessary treatments, I’m worried about the affect it may have on my ability to have children in the future. Are there options that can help preserve my fertility during cancer treatment? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with cancer, the focus is often on immediate treatment and recovery. However, it’s important to consider the long-term effects of cancer and its therapies on fertility. These treatments can significantly affect a person’s reproductive organs,…
You’ve finally decided to start your weight loss journey, but what’s next? While good intentions are all fine and dandy, it’s important to have a plan. Will you focus on workouts? Will you implement any dietary changes? Or both? So many questions and even more dilemmas. One thing everyone seems to agree on is that tracking your food intake is a must. It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed at this point, but don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. We’ll be discussing reasons why you should pick up this habit, what the benefits of a weight loss tracker app are,…
Young children and older adults are particularly susceptible to severe flu-related illness. That’s why Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic’s Children’s Center, says it’s important that kids and adults get their seasonal flu vaccine. She says you should get vaccinated well before the holidays because it takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Health experts say you should get your flu shot as soon as it’s available in your area. This will…
More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world every day, mainly for the benefits that caffeine provides. But what about those looking to sidestep those “benefits?” Does decaf coffee have caffeine? Most decaf coffee still contains some caffeine, but it’s hard to know exactly how much since decaf coffee looks, tastes, and smells just like caffeinated coffee, and you generally don’t see caffeine levels labeled on your cup. But for those who are sensitive to caffeine, it can cause discomfort. So here’s how much caffeine could be hiding in your cup of decaf. Does Decaf Coffee Have…
As you walk through the grocery store navigating food choices that will enable weight loss, it can feel a bit tricky. There are so many options to begin with, and it may not be clear to you what makes a food good for weight loss. If this sounds all too familiar, you’re certainly not alone. Especially when it comes to breakfast, pastries, sweetened cereals, and coffee drinks may come to mind as the easiest options. Luckily, Trader Joe’s has a great selection of delicious, versatile weight-loss-friendly breakfast items to choose from. So we’ve rounded up 11 of the best Trader…
The best practice is changing your tampon every 4-6 hours. But if you need a little extra time, you can technically wear one tampon for up to eight hours. But, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tampons should never be worn for over eight hours at a time.Hot tip: If you’re nervous about forgetting about your tampon, check the clock right after insertion. Set an alarm or reminder on your phone for 4–8 hours later if it helps you remember to take it out. Can you wear a tampon overnight?Do you tend to get more than eight hours…
When your child has a disability Whether your child has a developmental issue, a physical disability, or a sensory impairment such as vision or hearing loss, their disability can have a significant impact on both of your lives. Studies show that parents of children with chronic physical problems, such as cerebral palsy or blindness, for example, experience higher stress than other parents. Every parent worries about their children and how to provide the best for them in life. But when your child has a disability, these fears are often magnified. You may worry about how you’ll handle the practical aspects…
Let’s be honest: There’s nothing more comforting than enjoying a warm bowl of soup on a brisk autumn day or a cold winter evening. If you’re one of the many soup lovers out there, you can attest to the fact that homemade soup works wonders for the mind and soul. But did you also know that eating soup can help you lose weight? People are souping for weight loss and say it can get you a flat belly. Whether you’re already on a diet or just kickstarting your weight loss journey, this is likely music to your ears. Eat This,…
In this episode we delve deep with Milos Belcevic as he shares his enlightening perspective on applying product management principles to foster personal growth. Milos navigates us through a transformative conversation, exploring the boundaries of traditional product management and its profound implications in our daily lives. We journey through Milos’ book, “Build Your Way: Applying Project Management To Life,” and discuss how treating life like a product to be managed can lead to astonishing breakthroughs. The speakers emphasize the significance of interactions, value prioritization, and a robust framework of principles like Agile and Lean in both personal and professional realms.…
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. Few retailers celebrate the changing seasons quite as hard as Trader Joe’s. And even though fall is still well underway, the grocer has already started rolling out some of its most highly-anticipated winter holiday items. Over the past couple of weeks, Trader Joe’s shoppers have already spotted a variety of seasonal favorites back on shelves, from festive sweet treats to salty snacks. So to help…