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Building and maintaining meaningful connections takes effort. Sometimes, even the closest of friendships or romantic partnerships experience difficulty. You may consider relationship counseling if you need help with your current one. The short answer is that therapy for relationships can be beneficial. Finding a therapist who is compatible with both you and your partner is essential. Your therapist should be someone you feel safe opening up to and trusting to assist you. Counseling For Relationships: What Does That Mean? Relationship counseling is a form of talk therapy that can assist couples in improving their communication, resolving conflict, and building a more secure…
People who have cancer might have the disease treated with several therapies, including chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation therapy, which more than half of all people with cancer receive as part of their treatment, uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays or protons, to kill cancer cells. Some patients may be nervous about receiving radiation therapy. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer L. Peterson, a radiation oncologist, helps clear up some of the misconceptions about what often is an important part of a person’s cancer treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:06) is in the downloads at…
Another day, another new good-for-you beverage company seems to hit the market. And while that may sound a bit jaded, the proof is in the numbers. In fact, the global functional beverage market is poised to reach $198.1 billion by 2026 (in 2021, it was $120 billion), which is a 10.5 percent annual growth rate from 2021 to 2026. The great news is that some of these drinks are actually worth making a little extra room in the fridge—and for more than just thirst-quenching hydration. Case in point: , the hibiscus beverage brand that’s putting the fun in functional beverages.…
Fast food can make feeding a family full of various food preferences a little easier. However, pulling through the drive-thru can be synonymous with unhealthy eating. Known for meals, drinks, and desserts that are packed with fat, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar, many fast-food menus are full of unhealthy options. Unfortunately, this holds true for your favorite fast-food Mexican chains, too. There is no single definition for what constitutes an unhealthy order; rather, there are several factors to take into account. The number of calories plays the biggest role in addition to certain nutrients. Food and drinks high in saturated…
Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known, is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical disturbance, quickly and unexpectedly causes your heart to stop working. It’s not the same as a heart attack and is called sudden because it seems to happen without warning. Dr. Christopher DeSimone, a Mayo cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in abnormal cardiac rhythm, answers questions about cardiac arrest, the differences between cardiac arrest and heart attack, and why time is critical when treating someone with cardiac arrest. Journalists: MP3 audio files of featuring Dr. DeSimone are available in…
Lazarus Naturals tops our list of the best CBD brands, but they’re just one of seven companies that have our attention.There are countless CBD brands out there — and a new one seems to pop up on my Instagram feed every few weeks.We’re all kinda spoiled for choice. And although it’s great that it’s easier to access CBD than ever before, choosing a decent brand can be overwhelming, especially when we consider how many dodgy products are out there.To make it a little easier to choose a quality product, we’ve put together this guide to the best CBD brands. We’ve…
Today, I scheduled my partial hysterectomy. I sat across from the doctor I have grown to trust and admire for nearly 20 years. At 34, I cannot believe this is where my path has led me but also, I am thrilled for the relief I’ll experience.I have lived with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain since my first period. I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 15 years old. After five surgeries in my teens and early 20s, I vowed that I would never have another operation. Now, 13 years since my last endometriosis excision surgery, I went back to…
Whether you’re buying in bulk, going out of town, or simply changing your dinner plans, this guide will walk you through the ins and outs of freezing meats, ensuring your protein needs are always met. So, let’s dive right in! Why Freeze Meat? Freezing meat is an excellent way to preserve its freshness and nutritional value for a later date. The United States Department of Agriculture confirms that “the freezing process itself does not destroy nutrients. In meat and poultry products, there is little change in nutrient value during freezer storage.” Freezing allows you to stock up on proteins when…
Thanks to their pillowy soft cushion, distinct shape, and fun colors, Hokas have become an increasingly popular shoe with celebrities, health care providers, and aging millennials who want to look stylish but also take care of their knees.But let’s not forget that they’re more than just cool and comfy: The brand’s carbon-plated race shoes have been on the feet of winning athletes in events like the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials and the USATF 10K Road Championships. Still, with all the talk about Hokas as the next wear-anywhere shoe, their performance chops seem to get lost in the chatter. So when…
“One minute, everybody,” announced a tall man wearing a gray shirt, indicating that the race was about to begin. A reused bib number clings to one leg of his black shorts. A few minutes before 9 p.m. on July 14, a small group of runners huddled around the Manhattan entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge, a suspended footbridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, hastily affixing homemade bib numbers to their shirts. Once his Garmin struck 9, the tall man—the de facto race director—gathered the group together and said, with a twinkle in his eye, “Run whatever pace you want, whatever feels correct.”…