Has ‘Little Treat’ Culture Gone Too Far? Therapists Have Thoughts.
LOADINGERROR LOADING You may not know it had a name, but you’re likely familiar with the concept of “little treat” culture, as it’s come to be known on TikTok and elsewhere on the internet. It’s the act of indulging in small and inexpensive pleasures, either as a reward for doing a task or sometimes just […]
What Garcelle Beauvais Wants You To Know About Thriving After 50
Even if you maintain a healthy lifestyle at 50 and older, you’re not “too young” or “too healthy” to learn about your risk for shingles and about vaccination. We had a chance to talk with GSK’s THRIVE@50+ spokesperson Garcelle Beauvais about the realities of aging and how one impactful conversation with her pharmacist changed her […]
I Nearly Died From ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ — And Here’s Why You Could Be At Risk, Too
The author and her husband on their honeymoon in 2017. Courtesy of Melisse Lombard “I hope you’re taking care of yourself.” That’s the line that’s been coming at me for years now –– across my texts, LinkedIn DMs and voicemails, across dinner tables and Slack messages, and haven’t-seen-you-in-forever emails. I know people mean well. I […]
The 1 Thing That Food Experts Never Eat Or Drink While Traveling Abroad
Songsak rohprasit via Getty Images When you’re traveling abroad, you probably have a long list of must-sees and must-dos. Diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps most definitely aren’t on that list, but these digestive problems can be all too common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 30% to 70% of vacationers get traveler’s […]
How Can Primary Care Be Improved in the U.S.?
WASHINGTON — Are you taking Fridays off at your medical practice? If so, you’re not alone, said Ishani Ganguli, MD, a primary care physician at Harvard Medical School in Boston, at a primary care forum here Thursday. “We see this 20% dip [in office visits on Fridays] — specialist visits more than primary care visits,” […]
Naomi Osaka’s Meditations Are Technically For Children, But They’re Healing My Grown Soul
If you’re feeling anxious right now, stop what you’re doing immediately, get on YouTube, and listen to Naomi Osaka’s Meditations for Children. I don’t care how old you are. Just trust me. On her journey to further center mental health, Osaka recently partnered with Modern Health, a mental healthcare platform, to release a series of […]
Exposure therapy to feared foods may help kids with eating disorders
Whether you’re afraid of dogs, needles or enclosed spaces, one of the most effective interventions for this type of anxiety disorder is exposure therapy in which you confront your fear in a safe environment. A new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine finds that exposure therapy is also a promising treatment […]
The 7 Biggest Early Warning Signs You’re Developing Depression
If you’re reading this article, then you’re likely concerned that you or a loved one may be exhibiting symptoms of depression. It’s not an isolated experience: Mental health issues have been on the rise, especially since the onset of the pandemic. While depression affects each person differently, there are some common hallmark characteristics ― and […]
8 Things Therapists Do When They’re Stressed While Traveling
d3sign via Getty Images Traveling — even when you’re going somewhere fun — can be a stressful experience. But therapists have some tricks that help them manage their anxiety in the moment. Whether you are hitting the road or getting on a plane, traveling can be a recipe for anxiety. Oftentimes, the journey to your […]
Match Day 2023: Five Debt Management Tips for New Doctors
Match Day is an exciting yet stressful time for new doctors. One of the more stressful things is that you’re now transitioning from a debt accumulation stage to a sort of stalled-out debt payment stage. This is really the first time young doctors need to start planning and thinking about their debt. Here are some […]