Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats: Molecular insights point to neuronal underpinnings of obesity
On a diet? Perhaps you’re avoiding sweets or carbs altogether or curbing late-night munchies. These are examples of behavior modifications and when it comes to food, avoiding those diet triggers can be pretty hard to do. To understand what drives people to overeat, scientists are looking more closely at a brain structure involved in motivation, […]
How Realistic Is Radical Prostatectomy Without Prior Biopsy?
In patients with a high suspicion of prostate cancer as determined by molecular imaging, avoiding biopsy prior to radical prostatectomy appeared to be feasible, and “might represent a valid option in well-counseled, selected patients,” according to German researchers. In a case series of 25 men who underwent primary radical prostatectomy without prior biopsy after an […]
What Are the “5 A’s” to Help Manage Stress? Mental Strategies
Learn the “5 A’s” to better manage stress, which includes avoiding, altering, adapting, accepting, and being active. Almost everyone will encounter some level of stress regularly, so it is crucial to discover healthy strategies to manage and minimize its effects. While stress can feel overwhelming at times, you can control it once you understand what […]
7 Ways Therapists Personally Deal With Burnout
Avoiding burnout has become nearly impossible. A lack of boundaries due to working from home, increased demands in our personal lives and endless uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic have us feeling more depleted than ever. This results in sleep problems, loss of motivation and little energy, among many other issues. Even therapists aren’t immune. […]