11 Ways to Cope With the Emotional Aspects of Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Being told about the potential for GVHD can feel like a trade-off of one scary diagnosis (cancer) for another. GVHD can affect quality of life and require lifelong management in some cases. One recent review on the quality of life for people with GVHD found that it is a “life-altering full-time-job requiring unique knowledge, personal growth, and resilient coping...
MS, Motherhood, and Mental Health: New Study Reveals Risks
Motherhood and multiple sclerosis (MS) have had a complicated relationship for quite some time. Readers who were diagnosed decades ago may remember when women with MS were advised to reconsider having children because of the stresses that pregnancy, birthing, and childrearing might put on them.Over time, the prevailing advice changed to more of a “do it now, while you...
Understanding the Risks and Benefits
Not everyone who takes a statin will develop type 2 diabetes, Dr. Kim says.“For people who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease, the benefits of statins in reducing their risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events usually outweigh the potential risk of developing diabetes,” she says.In addition to speaking with your doctor, you can check your...
How to Stay Happy in Winter
5. Stay ConnectedSocial connection is a basic human need. Seeking out positive interactions will help you feel better, and may motivate you to do the things you enjoy, says Schiff. Research also points to the important role social connectedness plays in supporting mental health.Meet friends at a coffee shop, visit a museum, or plan a virtual book club if...
What It is, Benefits, and 6 Ways to Do It
Hygge may be part of the reason why Denmark consistently ranks among the happiest countries on the planet, alongside Finland, Norway, and Switzerland (these rankings come from the annual World Happiness Report).Reduced Stress and Improved Emotional Well-BeingExperiencing hygge reportedly reduces stress and improves emotional well-being. However, there isn’t any scientific research examining the perks of the practice as a...
Why It Happens and Treatment Options
Navigating hair loss is hard, especially while your body is likely undergoing several other changes. There is good news: You have options. With adequate treatment and by focusing on the health of your hair, hair thinning doesn’t have to progress.Dermatologists widely recommend minoxidil (Rogaine), an over-the-counter medication that can be taken orally or used topically, as well as finasteride...
What Is Depression?
While everyone has experienced sadness, not everyone has experienced depression. In fact, if you’ve never been depressed, chances are that you don’t have a real grasp on what living with this complex mental illness is like. Depression is insidious. It affects not only your mood, but also your ability to feel, think, and function. It blunts sensations of pleasure,...
Understanding Migraine and Hearing Loss: Research and Expert Insights
“There’s a recognized connection between migraine and hearing loss, though the relationship isn’t entirely understood,” says Michael Genovese, MD, a physician and the chief medical adviser at Ascendant New York.Hearing loss isn’t a typical symptom of migraine, Dr. Genovese explains, but it can occur because of how a migraine attack can affect the function of the inner ear. When the...
SinuCleanse Nasal Wash Recalled for Staph Contamination
A nasal wash sold nationwide and online at retailers like Amazon has been recalled after its manufacturer discovered the product was contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, a potentially dangerous bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.Ascent Consumer Products recalled one lot of SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System. The affected lot was only sold...
Why Would a Young Adult Need a Liver Transplant?
News reports that the Gossip Girl actor Michelle Trachtenberg died at age 39 after a recent liver transplant have left many people wondering why somebody so young would need such a serious operation.No official cause of death or details about Trachtenberg’s medical history have been released. The New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 call just after 8...
