Health and Fitness
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Gus Walz melted hearts at the DNC, putting neurodiversity in the spotlight
Aug 25, 2024 9:25 am - Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, stole hearts by tearfully cheering for his dad during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. His response was surprising to some, which in turn put a spotlight on neurodiversity.
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It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful.
Aug 25, 2024 9:24 am - Federal officials affirmed what a social media trend is illustrating — that women can experience more pain than doctors describe during procedures such as IUD insertion. The CDC is now encouraging doctors to discuss pain management with patients before the procedure.
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Grief & healing: Remembering when we were youngAug 24, 2024 7:00 am - I have many photos on my walls from all stages of our life together. And I have photo albums and photo boxes of us together over the years. These bring me lots of joy.
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Why does running make me go to the bathroom?
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Stay in touch: It’s good for youAug 22, 2024 11:22 pm - If you don’t get enough physical touch, you can start to feel stress, depression and anxiety. There are other ways to make similar connections, such as online chatting, petting a dog, getting out in nature and singing or dancing.
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Strategies to combat bullying and empower childrenAug 22, 2024 10:56 pm - Childhood bullying can cause lasting harm, such as anxiety, depression, substance use and an inability to form healthy relationships. It’s imperative children are taught how to handle being bullied or standing up when they see others affected.
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Ask the doctors: Metabolic syndrome is both preventable and reversibleAug 22, 2024 9:56 pm - Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that significantly increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes or having a stroke. The good news is metabolic syndrome is preventable, and reversible.
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How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills
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Grief & healing: Some report getting signs from petsAug 17, 2024 7:37 am - It’s not uncommon for people to describe getting signs from a loved one after they’ve passed away. Is it possible for pets to do the same? Some say they get signs from their pets, including feeling their presence.
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People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously