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What even is ulcerative colitis (UC) anyway? You just heard these two words for the first time, and they were probably paired with “no cure,” “colonoscopies,” “chronic,” and a myriad of other scary words. It’s a lot to unpack when you learn you’re living with a chronic condition like UC. The good news? There are p-l-e-n-t-y of people who have sat right where you’re sitting, and they are talking about it on social media.Not to toot my own horn here, but I do tend to post things about my life with UC on my Instagram account, @caitpilksmith. I don’t have…

Congratulations! You’ve just finished a marathon or other running event. Now recovery begins. Try this three-phase approach for best results: Phase one: Immediately after you finish Once you’ve crossed the finish line, it’s imperative to focus on recovery. You can start swapping stories as soon as you’ve taken a few basic steps: When you stop running, your body immediately enters recovery mode. Even on a warm day, you can feel yourself getting cold and clammy. Avoid this by wrapping up in a foil blanket or other covering, then changing into warm, soft clothes — including footwear — as soon as…

Early in my career, I’d spend a significant amount of time trying to “correct” a client’s muscle imbalances. These were deficits or patterns I identified during a hands-on assessment at the gym.  For some clients (mainly those dealing with chronic pain), this was the right call. But, for the rest, it meant that we didn’t spend enough time actually training. More importantly, it was probably the wrong decision. Unless you’re dealing with injuries or other pre-existing conditions, there’s likely nothing to worry about if you’re following a good training plan (more on that below).  As human beings, we’re built to…

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is a multiyear strategic initiative to help achieve the Mayo Clinic’s strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care. The project reinforces Mayo Clinic’s commitment to the City of Rochester and State of Minnesota.   The initiative focuses on reimagining Mayo Clinic’s downtown Rochester campus, which includes adding state-of-the-art, flexible physical spaces to allow full integration of digital technology to better support the evolving needs of patients, staff and communities. “Mayo Clinic has been a leader in healthcare transformation for 150 years, and patients across the world rely on Mayo Clinic to…

Sitting back after a long day and sipping on a tumbler doused with a fine spirit or drinking an expertly crafted cocktail can be a soothing ritual. But drinking hard liquor regularly can also be tough on your body and mind, so many folks have been switching to the new crop of non-alcoholic spirits and making mocktails. To smooth the transition from drinking common types of spirits like whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum, companies have started creating all sorts of liquor-like concoctions. Some of the new non-alcoholic spirits try to mimic established hard liquor styles, with others creating all-new combinations of…

When you’re not in the mood for a super intense, full-on fitness session, or you have minimal time to spare, a five-minute workout seriously comes in clutch. Although those five minutes may go by fast, sprinkling these quick workouts into your routine can make a major difference when you’re trying to lose weight and slim down. That’s why we chatted with the experts who share some of their favorite five-minute workouts for a slim and slender body. Denise Chakoian, owner + founder of CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree, certified personal trainer, cancer exercise specialist, and boutique fitness consultant, shares a productive high-intensity interval…

Tessa is provided by the health tech company X2AI, now known as Cass, which was founded by entrepreneur Michiel Rauws and offers mental health counseling through texting. Rauws did not respond to questions from WIRED about Tessa and the weight loss advice, nor about glitches in the chatbot’s responses. As of today, the Tessa page on the company’s website was down. Thompson says Tessa isn’t a replacement for the helpline, and the bot had been a free NEDA resource since February 2022. “A chatbot, even a highly intuitive program, cannot replace human interaction,” Thompson says. But in an update in March, NEDA…

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Fortunately, there are measures that can help prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and using the body correctly often will heal the back within a few weeks. Dr. Maziyar Kalani, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, shares ways you can avoid surgery for back pain. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:06) is…

Whether a couple is newly dating or in a long-term relationship, every relationship can look very different and still be healthy. For some people, it can mean being intimate, getting matching tattoos, training for a marathon, starting a business, traveling around the world, or buying a house together. It may seem like the strongest couples are always in sync when it comes to their likes and dislikes. But sometimes, people’s lives can become so intertwined that their boundaries are almost nonexistent. Experts refer to this relationship dynamic as enmeshment. “It’s almost as if you can’t tell where one person begins…

Dermatologists prescribe products to their patients all day long, but have you ever wondered which ones they personally use? Welcome to Derm Diaries, a series where dermatologists share their skin woes—and solutions—so you can steal secrets from their skincare routines. Sheila Farhang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Tucson, Arizona, always knew what she wanted to be. “I am a very visual person and extremely detail-oriented—two important qualities in a dermatologist,” she says. Her flex is that she’s one of the few doctors in the United States who is double fellowship trained (the highest level of training) in both cosmetic surgery…