Why women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain
(Ginny Graves/ Oprah Magazine) — Chronic, debilitating pain—the kind that lasts longer than three months—is the most widespread affliction of our time. It besets approximately 100 million adults in the U.S.—more than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined—and can upend sufferers’ sleep, mood,
The link between oral health & strokes
(Pro Health Dental) — When most people think about their oral health, they probably don’t consider the link between oral health and other medical conditions — such as strokes. However, there is a strong connection between the two. Poor oral health can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, increasing …
Study finds increased cancer mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes
(Aislinn Antram/ Pharmacy Times) — New research has found that cancer mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes is substantially higher than the general population, according to a study published in Diabetologia.
The study found that cancer mortality rates among patients with type 2 diabetes were 18% higher for …
Pouring from an empty cup? Three ways to refill emotionally
(Heidi Godman/ Harvard Health) — It’s hard to care about anything when you feel exhausted, burned out, or ragged around the edges. Your once-fiery enthusiasm may seem more like charred rubble due to overwhelming family responsibilities, a job that drains you, or financial struggles. Or maybe an illness, the uncertainty …
How bias can rob people of colour of cancer care
(Kathryn Mannie/ Global News) — Charlene fought for years to have her pain and high-fever symptoms taken seriously by doctors. So long that even she even began to take their doubts to heart. Maybe there really was nothing wrong with her.
But 15 doctors and two-and-a-half years later, her fears were finally validated. …
7 things to know before your first appointment with a fertility doctor
(Robin Elise Weiss/ Very Well Family) — You’ve been trying to have a baby for some time with no success. Should you see a fertility doctor? If you’re under 35 and have been actively trying to conceive for 12 months or more without success, make an appointment with a fertility doctor, or reproductive endocrinologist …
Talking to your kids about cancer isn’t easy
(Monica Harro/ Bezzy) — No one enjoys difficult conversations, but being honest with your child about your diagnosis can make a big difference.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my son Christian had just turned 5.
While I was leaning over him to tuck him into bed shortly after my diagnosis, he pointed to the large bandage …
Signs of seasonal depression? 7 simple strategies to help you feel better
(Lesley Finlay/ The Healthy) — It’s normal for the blues to creep up from time to time in the winter, but it’s estimated that at least 10 million Americans experience what’s known as seasonal depression. One 2015 paper in the journal Depression Research and Treatment noted that seasonal depression, often …
Reduce or avoid back pain during these everyday activities
(Heidi Godman/ Harvard Health) — There’s never a good time for back pain to strike. But there are good strategies for coping with it. If you’re among the millions of people struggling with back pain — eight out of 10 people experience it at some point in their lives, especially low back pain — you’ll want to know what to do.
The …