“Sometimes I try to fudge it, meaning if I should take 25 units of insulin, I try to get by on 20 units because of the price of insulin,” says Bell, who pays $450 per month for his various prescriptions, costs which his Medicare plan won’t cover after deductibles, copays, and the Part D coverage gap. “If I just sit in my recliner then I’m going to need that 25 units....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the occasion was “historic”; malaria vaccines have been in development since the 1960s. “The long-awaited malaria vaccine for children is a breakthrough for science, child health, and malaria control,” said the WHO’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, in a statement. “Using this vaccine on top of existing tools to prevent malaria could save tens of thousands of young lives each year....
That’s where before-bed yoga comes in. The gentle physical movement is relaxing itself, and the principles yoga is founded on — gratitude, self-compassion, and contentment — when practiced before bed can be calming, too, helping to promote sleep, says Carol Krucoff, a yoga instructor certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga Alliance and a yoga therapist at Duke Integrative Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. RELATED: 9 Ways Practicing Yoga Benefits Your Health and Well-Being “Restorative yoga is becoming more popular, particularly since COVID-19 has people on edge,” says Krucoff, who has a gentle yoga class on YouTube....
But like many, if not the vast majority of those who were told the life-changing news around that time (and up to only a few years ago, really) I had the disease well before my 35th year — my age when it all “started.” I Had Symptoms Well Before My Diagnosis When my neurologist and I have looked at my medical history, we are sure I had symptoms of MS as early as age 22....
“Truly, it is a miracle of science that we have not just one but multiple types of vaccines that are so highly effective in preventing serious disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19,” says Lisa Lockerd Maragakis, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and senior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System, both in Baltimore. “It’s really going to change what people are able to do this summer and heading into next fall,” she adds....
Diet for Ovarian Cancer When living with ovarian cancer, one should aim for a balanced diet, especially when undergoing chemotherapy. Often when undergoing treatment, patients will experience nausea and discomfort. Foods like eggs, nuts, or dairy products can provide extra calories and proteins to support nutrition. After treatment, good nutrition still remains vital. Aim for a high volume of fruits and vegetables along with lean meats like chicken and fish for protein....
Pain, fatigue, decreased mobility, and skin irritation are just some of the symptoms that could hamper your lifestyle. But there are wellness approaches that can help you effectively manage and cope with this chronic disease. Here is some important information to help you live your best life with psoriatic arthritis. Diet for Psoriatic Arthritis Though there’s no scientific evidence to definitively prove that dietary changes can have a major impact on psoriatic arthritis, some people report improvements in their symptoms when they change their eating habits....
“Yuzu, or Citrus junos, is native to East Asia. It has little juice and massive seeds,” says Asako Miyashita, RDN, a New York City–based nutrition consultant. She describes the fruit as having a strong, tart citrus taste similar to that of a grapefruit. Yuzu is also grown in California, but the fresh fruit is difficult to find in many other parts of the country. Yuzu is often used in traditional Japanese cuisine in the same way you might add lemon to a recipe when cooking a sauce or pasta, or dressing veggies or fish, Miyashita says....
More movement throughout the day tends to be good movement, says Emmanuel Stamatakis, PhD, professor of physical activity, lifestyle, and population health at the University of Sydney in Australia. “Most adults will benefit from embracing any opportunity in their daily routines to get exercise, even if it’s 30 seconds of sprinting up a flight of stairs, carrying their shopping bags instead of using a cart, or just walking at a faster pace,” he says....
Using an alternative to all-purpose flour is one way to do just that. While traditional flour is a common choice that can be relatively affordable and accessible, the way it’s milled strips grains of their natural fiber, iron, and B vitamins. (Translation: It’s not the healthiest choice.) “In years past, alternative flours were premium specialty items, and you either had to order them online or go to a health market,” says Cara Harbstreet, RDN, communications director for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’s Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group....
1. Get to the Pressure Point With Hand Massage I learned this one in both the MBSR program and in Brukner’s book. What’s great about it is that you can do it while attending a lecture, listening to your kids fight, or sitting at your desk working. No one will notice. Simply use the thumb of one hand and press around the palm of the other hand. It’s very soothing....
Meal delivery services have emerged as a hot new culinary trend. Though you might not be sold on the idea at first, these businesses can actually offer many advantages. For starters, the convenience factor is undeniable; your need to grocery-shop, recipe-plan, and prep for meals is virtually eliminated. They can also be surprisingly cost effective. And because all of the meals are carefully portioned, you’re less likely to toss uneaten food....
What does that mean beyond the obvious good news about survival? There is a whole host of long-haul cancer survivors with a lot of accumulated wisdom about diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer. We sat down with five long-haulers and asked them to share advice with the newly diagnosed. Rachel F. Brem, MD: There Will Be a New Normal In 1996, Rachel F. Brem, MD, director of the breast imaging and interventional center at the George Washington Cancer Center in Washington, DC, was weeks away from a prophylactic mastectomy....
As someone living with ulcerative colitis (UC) for over 20 years, and a registered dietitian specializing in gastrointestinal health, I work to dispel false information and clear up confusion. Here are five of the most common myths I hear surrounding nutrition and IBD, debunked. 1. Those With IBD Should Follow a Low-Fiber Diet Avoiding fibrous foods during flares can reduce gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, but this doesn’t mean you should write off fiber entirely....
Some conditions, such as psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease, may stem from some of the same causes as AS, while other health problems can be complications of AS itself. Either way, any of these coexisting conditions can affect how your doctor approaches your ankylosing spondylitis treatment plan. You may also need to see other medical providers for any health conditions that accompany your AS. If so, “Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking for ankylosing spondylitis and other medical conditions to avoid overtreatment” and to alert your doctor to any possible drug interactions, says Petros Efthimiou, MD, a rheumatologist in private practice in New York City....
Research suggests that most people with Crohn’s don’t get enough of the nutrients they need. A meta-analysis published in July 2021 in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics found that adults with IBD consume inadequate amounts of calories, folate, and calcium per day. Additionally, intake of nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereal, and dairy were also found to be insufficient. During remission, it’s important to eat a balanced, healthy diet that includes all the food groups....
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. “Your body gets most of its triglycerides from the foods you eat, but your body can also make triglycerides,” says Sara Sirna, MD, a cardiologist at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey. When you eat, your body turns extra calories it doesn’t need into triglycerides, which are stored in fat cells to be used later for energy....
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 25 grams (g) of fiber for women and 38 g of fiber for men per day. “Most Americans get only half this amount," Dr. Isenberg says. You can find constipation relief by replacing the following foods that cause constipation with high-fiber choices that work to prevent it. 2. Red Meat Red meat is high in protein and often contains more fat than other types of meat, which can take a longer time to digest....
If you haven’t been on team oatmeal, it’s time to give it another shot. Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast that’s packed with complex carbohydrates (including fiber), vitamins, and minerals, and it can be an excellent vehicle for nutritious toppings like nuts, seeds, and fruit, says Ginger Hultin, RDN, Seattle-based owner of Ginger Hultin Nutrition and author of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Meal Prep e-book. What’s more, oats are naturally gluten-free, making them a good source of carbs for people with specific dietary needs (such as those with celiac disease), says Hultin....
And it’s that time of year again: Old Man Winter is on our doorstep and weather forecasts are already pointing to a 2022–23 winter season packed with a combination of snowstorms, heavy winds, and overall “severe weather,” including a return of the dreaded “polar vortex,” as AccuWeather reports. AccuWeather is anticipating “frequent storms and downpours” across the Southeast, and severe weather across the Gulf Coast into the Tennessee Valley from December into February....
