How to beat the three types of hunger, by a diet expert who’s written a smash-hit book on how to cut cravings for ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed food can be hard to resist. Not only is it designed to be quick and convenient to eat, research shows that certain additives and flavour combinations can lead to addictive eating behaviours. Today, in the final part of my series to wean you off UPFs in just 30 days, we will look at — […]
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%. If you’re taking multiple meds, it’s smart to be […]
How to read your stools
Clues to the state of your health can be found in the toilet bowl – here’s what to look out for, writes Dan Baumgardt for The Conversation. One of my hometown’s claims-to-fame, aside from the magnificence of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, is being the birthplace of the mighty Bristol Stool Chart. This seven category scale, […]
Experts Reveal How To Support Mental Health On A Weight Loss Journey
It’s estimated that one in eight U.S. adults has used a GLP-1 agonist medication, according to a survey from health policy research organization KFF that was released in May of 2024. While more traditionally used to treat diabetes or to prevent heart attacks and strokes in those with heart disease, they have become increasingly popular […]
How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking. For the first 30 minutes of the two-hour meeting, these coworkers reveal hopes and anxieties — what they worry about, what they’re grateful for, what […]
Chapped lips guide: What causes dry lips, how to treat them and what you should avoid
It’s the lip look nobody wants: red, inflamed, and cracked, with dead skin peeling around the edges. With winter well and truly here, chapped lips are among the most annoying side effects of the cooler air. Here we speak to Deshan Sebaratnam, a dermatologist at Liverpool Hospital, and associate professor Dan Malone from Monash University’s […]
8 things that make us moody and how to avoid it | Times of India
How to avoid being moody · Poor diet choices · Lack of sleep · Constant stress · Hormonal imbalances · Dehydration · Lack of physical activity · … Source link
How to avoid ‘Avocado hand’ — a common and serious injury
You’ll want to cut this part from the guacamole recipe. Cutting avocados accounts for about 1 in every 50 knife injuries in America, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior. “It’s shocking how many ER department visits are related to avocado hand-cutting injuries,” Matthew E. Rossheim, the lead author […]
How to Exercise Safely During a Heat Wave
THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers, or kids playing sports. […]
How to navigate the end of your pet’s life
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Lisa Walling’s first house call of the day was with a particularly fluffy hospice patient — a 13-year-old Newfoundland named Rugby. Rugby happily licked a plate of peanut butter as Walling inserted needles along her back; acupuncture and a ketamine injection to help with pain and mobility problems. As an […]