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The fear of failure is something perfectionists, or anyone who holds themselves to high—or unrealistic—standards knows all too well, and often, this fear might lead them to sabotage their own best efforts by way of procrastination. When people fall into the perfectionism-procrastination loop, they might slog through a task, or delay until the last minute so that when the outcome fails to meet their self-imposed expectations, they can blame on not having enough time to perfect it. While the reasons for perfectionism are often deep-seated, those looking to prevent perfectionistic propensities from slowing them down may benefit by adopting a…
Finally, we have high-tech tools. “When it comes to Japanese skin care, advanced technologies and innovations are a huge part of it all,” Getz declares. There are plenty of at-home skin care devices popular in Japan, such as the one from Getz’s own brand, Olura. The Olura Eno—a vibrating handheld device that helps to slough off dead skin cells and improve the penetration of topical serums and treatments, is a perfect example of what J-beauty technology stands for: minimalistic designs with multiple benefits and clinical efficacy.But it’s not all about the devices—innovative skin care formulas also own a spotlight in J-beauty.…
You’re experiencing telltale symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, trouble sleeping, and weight gain, and even hot ears or itchy breasts. But you’re not old enough to be in menopause, you think—and you’re still getting your monthly cycle, for that matter. It could be perimenopause, the period before the cessation of your menstruation, says nurse practitioner Daniela Ezratty, MSN, ACNP-BC, of Ezratty Integrative Aesthetics in Atlanta, where she treats many women of perimenopausal age. Usually, this starts somewhere around age 40, but it can come as early as 35 for some. “Perimenopause is when there’s a drop in estrogen and progesterone,…
First things first: Look for the genus, species, and strain of each probiotic bacterial strain included in the product. If those three things aren’t listed, or it’s a proprietary blend, Ferira notes you could reach out to the company to ask for more specifics, or simply opt for one that includes that information from the get-go.”I would prefer people choose a brand that’s transparent and includes those three pieces of info. If they don’t, it’s like asking what my city, state, and ZIP code are and me saying I’m from the United States of America—it’s super nonspecific,” she explains.For example,…
When John Cush, MD, started treating people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the 1980s, doctors considered the disease to be caught early if they diagnosed it up to 8 years after patients first noticed their symptoms. John Cush, MD “Eight years!” says Cush, a rheumatologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “That’s an atrocious definition today.”By a decade ago, the average time to diagnosis had fallen to less than 3 years. Now, thanks to better research and education for both doctors and patients, that window has shrunk to just 6 months.Yet that’s still too slow.“It’s a heck of a…
Ever been in this situation? You’re feeling amazing about your fitness and health progress, and your girls want to go out for the night. You actually WANT to get dressed up to go out for once! You show up to the restaurant, feeling cute AF, and then you see the menu. All of it involves some form of rice, corn, bread — all the stuff you’ve been working hard to limit in favor of healthy grains and greens! WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT!? You start to panic. Don’t worry. I have so many healthy tips for eating at restaurants. I got…
Folks, by now you know that we don’t gatekeep around here—which is why we’re bringing you by far the easiest (and mess-free) way to make bread: the Lékué bread maker, the high-heat resistant bread-making bowl of your dreams. Prepared to have your mind blown? This genius invention has made it possible to weigh, knead, and bake your homemade bread in one (yes, one!) single container. If this isn’t the definition of genius, I’m not sure what is. Ahead we delve into the specifics of this unique invention, and share a quick and beyond easy recipe for making a batch of…
Ultimately, the goal is for this therapy to become simpler, for the principles behind the treatment to be applied to a gene editing method that does not require toxic chemotherapy and a month or more in the hospital. While gene therapy will be undertaken by a minority of the sickle cell population, at least initially, these questions will only become more pressing over time.As will questions of cost. Looking to recently approved gene therapies for comparison, the treatment could carry a price tag of $1 million or more per person. And if this high-cost treatment and necessary chemotherapy and hospitalization…
An abundance of dietary and wellness counsel is preoccupied with weight reduction, however, if you’re on the lighter side, gaining might pose a challenge. Rather than striving to overindulge in large quantities of sugary, lavish or high-fat foods, opt for energy-dense diet options which aid in muscle buildup minus hazardous fats that can inflict harm. So much attention is paid to nutritional guidance aimed at shedding pounds. Yet if you find yourself underweight or needing to put on some mass it could leave you confused about which steps to take regarding weight gain. Instead of stuffing yourself with immense quantities…
Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, was asked to complete a mental health questionnaire as part of her annual physical. A brief conversation with her doctor landed her with a charge for a separate consultation. Kate Medley/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Kate Medley/KFF Health News Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, was asked to complete a mental health questionnaire as part of her annual physical. A brief conversation with her doctor landed her with a charge for a separate consultation. Kate Medley/KFF Health News Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, didn’t hesitate when she was…