Screening for depression also should happen quickly to maintain quality of life, two new studies of multiple sclerosis indicate. Healthcare providers should offer multiple sclerosis (MS) patients help for pain, fatigue, depression or anxiety at the time of diagnosis rather than waiting, according to two new studies. Clinically significant levels of […]
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‘The pain is inhumane’: how NHS gynaecology delays affect women’s health | Women’s health
Gynaecology waiting lists have grown by 60% since before the pandemic – a bigger proportion than any other area of medicine, according to the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It means that many women with conditions such as endometriosis, prolapse and heavy bleeding can wait more than a year […]
Dr Carrie Jose provides four tips to avoid neck and back pain when traveling
Memorial Day weekend is the “unofficial” start of summer – and AAA estimates that 39.2 million people will travel this weekend. That’s 8.3% more than last year, and it’s going to mean the exacerbation of neck and back pain for a lot of folks out there – especially the over […]
Have niggling neck and body pain? These 8 easy desk exercises will help
A desk job may sound less strenuous, as it doesn’t demand much physical movement. Lying down in a chair, while working, may help you preserve some energy, but prolonged sitting aggravates your health and makes you prone to obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and even cancer. […]
Expert says that doing a jive every day can reduce anxiety, help manage chronic pain
Dance is the greatest medicine! Expert says that doing a jive every day can reduce anxiety, help manage chronic pain and even boost the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients Dancing can reduce a person’s levels of anxiety, along with providing other clinical benefits A study from last year found […]
High cholesterol: Pain in your chest or arm during physical activity may develop
The NHS says: “Your risk of developing coronary heart disease also rises as your blood’s cholesterol level increases. This can cause pain in your chest or arm during stress or physical activity.” Nonetheless, high cholesterol does not tend to cause symptoms so to find out if you have it you […]
Her Pain Was Dismissed, She Fought for Diagnosis
Heidi Richard, 47, spent a year trying to convince doctors there was something wrong with her body, but her worsening stomach symptoms were dismissed as anxiety, acid reflux and mono. In 2020, she was finally diagnosed with lymphoma — cancer of the lymphatic system. After grueling treatment, the Worcester, Massachusetts, […]
No Pain, No Gain? 10 Common Fitness Tips That Are Actually Dead Wrong
Dumbbells, mat, water, on the floor in the bedroom preparing for workout. Getty Images/ Olga Shumytskaya The fitness industry is no stranger to misinformation and it continues to thrive through all social media platforms. It might seem harmless, but all it takes is one piece of false information to go […]
Minot infusion clinic uses Ketamine to ease chronic pain, mental health issues | News, Sports, Jobs
Shalom Baer Gee/MDN Melinda A. Howe, APRN, CRNA prepares a room for a Ketamine infusion at her infusion clinic, Ascend Wellness. Ketamine can help with chronic pain and persistent mental health issues. Ascend Wellness also offers hydration and vitamin infusions. Ascend Wellness on Main Street in […]
Home Remedies and Nutrition for Body Pain and Tiredness
Aches, pain, and fatigue are common complaints practically everyone has on occasion. While over-the-counter medications can provide temporary relief, overuse of pain relievers can cause unwanted side effects, such as stomach upset. Natural remedies are an option that may help you feel better with fewer side effects. In this article, […]
Depressive Symptoms and Pain in Older Veterans: What’s the Link?
Pain and depressive symptoms are highly prevalent in American veterans 50 years of age or older, and both pain and depressive symptoms seem to have reciprocal effects in this population, according to study findings published in Pain Medicine. Depression and chronic pain are more prevalent among American veterans. Previous estimates […]