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Cakes and Cookies If you love cookies, cake, brownies and other gooey, delectable baked goods, but you tend to eat more than you need, see if you can find recipes or pre-packaged versions that you enjoy but are less likely to trigger overeating. For example, you might discover great recipes online for cocoa bites made with nuts and dates or cookies and brownies made with almond or oat flour. Other sweet options include fruit with yogurt and granola, baked cinnamon apples, homemade granola bars and banana or pumpkin bread made with whole grains. The options are endless. Just don't give up. Keep looking until you find something nutritious that satisfies your cravings. Ice Cream As mentioned above, frozen yogurt can be considerably less dense than ice cream. Sorbet and popsicles made with real fruit juices can be great options as well. There are also lots of non-dairy ice creams, but don't assume they're necessarily low-fat or low-calorie. Look at the labels to make ...

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"My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody's." So declares Mary to Anne in "Persuasion," Jane Austen's 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as "just a sore throat." The pain, headache, fever and aches associated with a sore throat can make you feel terrible. While sore throats can occur at any time of year, strep throat is more common in the fall, winter and early spring. I am a professor of family medicine, a pharmacist and an expert on evidence-based medicine. My work involves the evaluation of research performed by others, and I have been following and analyzing research findings on strep for the past 30 years. Many people incorrectly assume that all sore throats are due to strep throat, a bacterial infection of the pharynx, the middle throat area behind the nose and mouth, and patients often come to our family medicine office wanting to be checked and treated for strep with antibiotics. » READ ...

As we age, social connections become even more important. Without an active social network, seniors may experience isolation, loneliness, and depression. Living in a senior living community benefits older adults by allowing them to foster meaningful relationships with other seniors and staff members. Research has shown that healthy social connections can help improve physical, mental, and overall well-being. In senior living communities, residents have access to activities and events that allow meaningful interaction with fellow residents. These can include group classes, games, clubs, or outings. Through these social activities, seniors can form relationships and friendships which bring joy to their lives. As well as providing a sense of companionship and purpose, socializing with peers can help seniors keep their minds sharp. The staff at senior living communities also play a role in helping residents stay connected. Staff members assist with daily tasks and provide a friendly ear wh...

Living with chronic illness is hard and exhausting. However, at times, dealing with insurance issues and the conversations that come along with chronic illness can be even tougher and more draining than the illness itself. I live with Crohn's disease and spondyloarthritis, and these past few weeks have been particularly rough due to insurance issues to get my medication.   The Constant Reminders   About two years ago, I switched from injections every eight weeks to weekly injections, and in the past few months to three injections weekly. At first, I liked the switch because it felt validating and more attuned to everyday life with chronic illness. Three injections a week seemed to align with the way my symptoms, like pain, joint stiffness, fatigue, and frequent trips to the bathroom affect my daily life. Yet, over time, I started to feel like the perpetually "sick kid," with no break from my chronic illnes...

Source: Rene Asmusse/Pexels Lately, it seems that we, as a culture, are having difficulty understanding the significance and impact of mental and emotional health concerns like anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness, and suicide. Many people seem to believe that if you live a life that looks good on paper, you should be eternally happy and grateful—end of story. But the frightening reality is that when your life checks off all the boxes of what society says should make you happy, you can still feel anxious and sometimes helpless. And if, on top of that, you judge yourself and are judged by others for your experience, you can become even more susceptible to feeling isolated and in pain. There's much more to a positive human experience than being wealthy, successful at our jobs, getting married, and following a pre-prescribed path. There's feeling at home in our bodies, having thriving personal relationships, resolving trauma, repair...

ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 27: Passengers move through Ronald Reagan National Airport on the day before the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27, 2019 in Arlington, Virginia. Both the American West and Midwest are facing significant weather events that could impact travelers. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) A travel warning has been issued over 18 medical conditions that could potentially see you banned from flying. Some illnesses that would stop people from taking off are well known and obvious, but some not so. The World Health Organization states: "Airlines have the right to refuse to carry passengers with conditions that may worsen, or have serious consequences, during the flight. "They may require medical clearance from their doctor if there is an indication that a passenger could be suffering from any disease or physical or mental condition that could be a hazard to the safety of the aircraft, reduce the welfare and comfort of the other passengers and crew members, requ...