There Are 3 Types Of Perfectionism. Which Category Are You?
While the word “perfectionist” is thrown around a lot, it’s a relatable label that makes many of us feel anxious and inadequate. A study published in Psychological Bulletin found rates of people identifying as perfectionists increased between 1989 and 2016. And for women of color, being perfect can seem like the only option. But did […]
Patient-centered approach to treating obesity
It’s one of the most polarizing questions among clinicians: Is treating obesity while also reducing weight stigma and eating disorder risk mutually exclusive? In a recent commentary published online ahead of print in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a team of researchers takes aim at what they say is an outdated […]
Food for thought: A high-fiber diet may reduce risk of dementia
We’re always hearing that we should eat more fiber. It’s known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits like reduced cholesterol. Now, evidence is emerging that fiber is also important for a healthy brain. In a new study published this month in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, researchers in […]
Eating prunes may help protect against bone loss in older women
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. In a research review, the researchers found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, […]
16 Tiny Indulgences That Don’t Cost Much But Feel Luxurious
If you spend any time scrolling through Instagram, it’s easy to fall into the trap of equating self-care with spending money: lymphatic drainage massages, salon manicures, elaborate skin care routines, personal training sessions and Goop products that aren’t affordable for many of us. But there are plenty of little ways to pamper ourselves in everyday […]
What’s Guiding Prostate Cancer Care for Gay Men?
Prostate cancer isn’t just a research topic for B. R. Simon Rosser, PhD, MPH. It’s personal. Rosser, a pioneering researcher in HIV and LGBT health at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health in Minneapolis, was diagnosed with low-risk Gleason 6 prostate cancer in 2016, at the age of 57, and went on active […]
Risky food-finding strategy could be the key to human success: Creative free time may have come from big meals that could be shared
It’s a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon: would you rather be running after tasteless wild berries, or curled up on your couch with fuzzy socks and a good book? You might not have had that choice if our ancestors had not taken a big gamble with their food. A new study published in Science on […]
5 Easy Health Resolutions To Make For 2022 That Aren’t ‘Losing Weight’
It’s not easy to make New Year’s resolutions when there’s a pandemic raging and so many of the factors that impact our health and well-being are out of our control. Self-care won’t change the anger or apathy so many people feel about where we are in this moment. And alas, diligently following all of the […]
Why Branded Viagra Is Vastly More Expensive Than Its Generics
In a weird paradox, it’s never been cheaper — and more expensive — for men to treat themselves with sildenafil (Viagra), the mainstay of erectile-dysfunction therapy. And herein lies a tale about the bizarro world of drug pricing. Generic versions of sildenafil cost as little as 44 cents per typical 50-mg dose in the U.S. […]
I’m Fat And Diabetic. Here’s Why Your ‘Concern’ For My Health Is Destructive.
I brace myself for my doctor’s words. “So, your A1C is high. It’s in the diabetic range.” After our televisit, I hang up and try to bring myself to say or even write, “I’m diabetic” or “I have diabetes.” The words are bitter in my mouth and turn my stomach. I think of all the […]