You might be a highly sensitive person — and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. As evidenced by hundreds of research studies, HSPs — who comprise up to 20% of the population — process things uniquely, especially when it comes to perception, emotions and empathy. Read more on Healthy Women. … [Read more...] about What Is a Highly Sensitive Person?
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Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss affects about 1 in 3 women at some point in our lives. And while it’s natural to shed around 100 hairs a day, age and other factors have their own agenda and can speed up the loss while slowing down the gain. Find causes and treatments on HealthyWomen.com … [Read more...] about Hair Loss in Women
8 Things To Boost Your Health
The first step on any journey is always the hardest — and if you’re trying to get fit and healthy, that first step can feel like a huge one. But you can crush that first step by making small changes to your lifestyle, starting with everyday behaviors. Discover 8 things you can do now … [Read more...] about 8 Things To Boost Your Health
Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Heart During the Pandemic
The coronavirus has taught us the importance of stocking up on toilet paper, but it’s also been a wake-up call to take better care of our health. Since people with existing medical conditions—among them heart disease—are at higher risk for severe symptoms from COVID-19, now is a critical time to pay attention to your heart health, says Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Heba Wassif, M.D. Here are … [Read more...] about Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Heart During the Pandemic
An Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Is Met With Resilience
Brian Van Buren’s life has been filled with thrilling adventures. In the late 1980s, he met Princess Diana at one of her pet projects, the London Lighthouse AIDS Clinic, while caring for his late husband (who died before Van Buren’s diagnosis); during his 22-year tenure as a flight attendant for United Airlines, he visited 57 countries; he twice appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show, as a survivor of … [Read more...] about An Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Is Met With Resilience
‘Life Is Full of Uncertainties’! Survivors of Cancer, Coronavirus and Stroke Share Their Stories
As both a long-time cancer survivor and, more recently, a COVID-19 survivor, I know firsthand how a medical issue can surprise and test you, physically and mentally. “Life is full of uncertainties; it’s not until they descend upon us that we know how resilient we are,” says Cleveland Clinic psychologist Scott Bea, Psy.D. It’s natural for survivors to feel both vulnerability and mastery, he … [Read more...] about ‘Life Is Full of Uncertainties’! Survivors of Cancer, Coronavirus and Stroke Share Their Stories
The Benefits of Swimming if You Have Crohn’s
Research shows that moderate swimming can reduce the inflammation and relieve joint pain of arthritis, a common problem in people with Crohn’s. If you have Crohn’s disease, exercising may be the furthest thing from your mind. But its effects can be far-reaching — and getting wet may be just what the doctor ordered. “Exercise is important for all people, including those with Crohn’s disease,” … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Swimming if You Have Crohn’s
The Give and Take of Being a Volunteer
Good deeds may promote good health and skills. All you need to do is step up. Most likely you’ve heard calls to action for volunteering like “it’s better to give than to receive.” “Think globally, act locally.” And, “do good while doing well.” Giving to others — in the form of time, sweat, support, and smiles — gives back to you in amazing ways that may have a positive impact on your … [Read more...] about The Give and Take of Being a Volunteer
How to Drink Green Tea for Weight Loss
If you like tea, and you like healthy beverage options, you’ve joined the ranks of the other 158 million Americans who are enjoying a cup on any given day. It’s estimated that last year, over 80 billion—that’s right, billion—servings of tea were consumed by the tea lovers of America. That translates into roughly 3.60 billion gallons. Although black tea is the most popular—it … [Read more...] about How to Drink Green Tea for Weight Loss
Epilepsy and Your Hormones
Epilepsy had always been a topic that was very foreign to me—until it hit a bit close to home. About five years ago, when she was 52, my sister found out she had epilepsy. She was at work and had just hung up the phone with me after a brief conversation. She remembers feeling a bit "funny"—and the next thing she knew, she woke up in an ambulance, confused and frightened. Lynne had suffered a … [Read more...] about Epilepsy and Your Hormones