Calls for systematic change in eating disorder treatment
This blog is written by MQ Ambassador and eating disorder campaigner James Downs following the launch of the APPG report: The right to health: people with eating disorders are being failed in Westminster on Wednesday 23 January. (Pictured above are MQ ambassador and campaigner Hope Virgo, who led the report
After Breast Cancer, I Was Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
as told Jacqueline Froeber January is Awareness month on cervical cancer. I was in the tail of the Walmart box when my phone rang. It was my gynecologist. “Karen, your Pap smear was abnormal; You must come to make a biopsy, ”he said. I sighed. There we go again. Eighteen
Ep269: Are You Really Ready for a Fat Loss Phase?
In this episodeTina breaks down the key indicators that determine whether you’re ready for a fat loss phase, or not. She emphasizes the importance of spending at least six months in a maintenance calorie phase, focusing on foundational habits like consuming adequate protein, prioritizing quality sleep, stress management, and staying
How to restore gut health after stomach flu
Share some ideas on how to promote gut health after being sick. Please note that this is not medical advice, and talk to your doctor before making health or nutrition changes. Hello friends! How is the week going? I hope you’re having an amazing one. It’s been a little crazy
Social Security Taking Steps To Streamline SSI
The Social Security Administration now offers a simpler online application for Supplemental Security Income to some applicants. (SCOOP DISCAPLETA) With a recent change, the Social Security Administration is making it easier to apply for Supplemental Security Income benefits. The agency began implementing a online application Last month for SSI, which
Should You Worry About the Anabolic Window?
No one argues that what you eat plays a crucial role in your overall fitness, body composition, and athletic performance. To build your muscles, you must eat a lot of protein. But what is there? when Do you eat it? Many trainers and fitness professionals will refer to the post-workout
What It Takes to Scale Up Primary Care for High-Needs Older Adults
Accountable care arrangements for home-based primary care are still in their early stages, but have shown promise. During a recent panel discussion, Tom Lally, MD, founder and CEO of Bloom Healthcare, recently spoke about his Lakewood, Colorado-based organization’s experience as the highest-needs population ACO with the best performance on quality
Bipolar Rule: You must advocate for your health needs.
Please note: this is a preview of Bipolar rules! —That means it’s a draft. This is not the final version. When you have bipolar disorder, advocating for your health is essential, yet more difficult than it would be for the average person. Doctors are often to blame for this difficulty.
How to Deal with Post Vacation Depression
I grew up in Michigan and moved to Alabama after college. It was hard to leave my family and friends, but we promised to meet every May in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. I looked forward to that weekend all year. I spent months searching for the perfect dress and
Fitness gear that’s worth the hype (and what’s overrated) –
I share my thoughts on what fitness equipment is worth the investment and what I think is overrated and should be skipped. Hellooooo! How are you? I hope you are enjoying the week. We’re back from an incredible trip to Orlando (I’ll share a recap on Friday Faves) and are
Is Work Life Balance A Myth? A Q&A with Dr. Janna Koretz
It’s no secret: we often feel like our work life and personal life are competing in an endless tug-of-war. Whether you are a business leader, an achiever, trying to dedicate a little more time to your health and well-being, or simply trying to keep your head above water in a
What’s Next for D.E.I. With Trump Back in Office?
President Trump had barely reunited with the Oval Office after his second inauguration when he began trashing the Biden administration’s DEI initiatives, fulfilling a cause célèbre for conservatives that had helped fuel his political comeback. On his second day back in power, Trump ordered agency heads to place officials who
