Exercise Rehab Helpful After Pulmonary Embolism
Exercise rehabilitation may confer functional improvements to patients struggling to breathe following a pulmonary embolism (PE), a randomized controlled trial found. Patients with persistent dyspnea in the two-center study who were assigned to rehabilitation scored significantly higher on the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT) compared with controls (difference 53 m, 95% CI 17.7-88.3, P=0.0035), reported […]
7 Small Things Doctors Can Do to Get Their Finances on Track
I was recently speaking with a medical colleague who was struggling to get their finances on track. They didn’t ask for specific advice, so I held off from offering anything unsolicited. However, the interaction got me thinking. I could relate with what my colleague was going through. Before starting my financial comeback story, I was […]
The Most Unexpected Sign Someone Is Having Suicidal Thoughts
miniseries via Getty Images Experts share what to do if someone has been struggling with their mental health and suddenly has a drastic shift in their outlook. When you first picture someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, you might imagine them crying, lying in bed, alone or in pain. Suicidal ideation — and the depression that can […]
You Can Now Dial 988 For Mental Health Help. Here’s What To Know.
For anyone struggling with their mental health, help will now just be a three-digit dial away. On July 16, a new, shorter number for the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline officially goes into effect nationwide: 988. The hotline will connect people to a network of crisis counselors, making it easier for Americans to get mental […]
PSA: You Probably Don’t Need To Be Weighed At The Doctor’s Office
For many struggling with body image, heading to the doctor for a specific health issue or even just a routine checkup is more stressful than it needs to be. Weigh-ins are a standard practice before you see your doctor, but if you’ve experienced an eating disorder or are self-conscious about your weight, jumping on a […]
How To Take N.O.T.E And Help Your Kids If They Are Struggling
If your child is struggling, it can be hard to know if those struggles are common or typical, or if they might be the signs of a learning or thinking difference. Learning and thinking differences, like ADHD or dyslexia, affect 1 in 5 Americans, though misinformation, stigma, lack of awareness and other barriers such as […]