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Eating Disorders Vs. Disordered Eating: An Expert Explains The Key Differences – Health Digest
“Similar interventions may be utilized for most forms of disordered eating and/or eating disorders. The most important element is the recognition on the part of clients that there is in fact a need for change,” Kramer goes on to tell us exclusively. “After all, while deleterious in the long run and ultimately unsustainable, the thoughts […]
How Your Mental Health Can Affect Your Memory, According To An Expert – Health Digest
Even if stress, burnout, or sleep deprivation cause short-term memory and learning problems, long-term stressors like these can increase the risk of dementia. “The energy it takes to cope with certain feelings or life stress, whether acute or chronic, can get in the way of feeling as sharp,” Bahrman said. “Similarly, excessive stress can overload […]
Expert Advice On How To Break Up With Your Therapist – Health Digest
Rather than ghosting your therapist, Landrum suggests scheduling a session so you can keep the dialogue open and explore any unresolved issues. She also stresses being honest. “By clearly communicating your concerns, you can help ensure a constructive conversation,” she said. “The collaboration may highlight areas the therapist needs to work on (such as cultural […]
Does Suzanne Somers’ ThighMaster Actually Work? Our Fitness Expert Weighs In – Health Digest
Browning maintains that a device alone can’t tone your body. “If you pair it with a meal plan that keeps your body fat low, the ‘tone’ you are creating with the muscles will be revealed,” he said. “Think of it as a present. All the flexing you’re doing with the ThighMaster is the gift of […]
Expert Tips On What To Do The Night Before Cataract Surgery – Health Digest
Dr. Dello Russo says cataract surgery is a simple outpatient surgery, so you can dress comfortably for the procedure since you don’t need a hospital gown. He suggests having an extra t-shirt in case some fluids drip from your eyes. Leave any jewelry at home, and avoid heavy fragrances and harsh facial cleansers that morning. […]
A Mental Health Expert Shares The Biggest Misconceptions About OCD – Health Digest
Hunter says the many OCD stereotypes portrayed in the media show characters excessively washing their hands or straightening silverware. These stereotypes can cause people to assume that these are the only themes associated with OCD. Hunter says people might not be aware of other OCD themes. “Some examples include fear of offending God, fear of […]
A Mental Health Expert Explains What It Means To Receive A Dual Diagnosis – Health Digest
Although a dual diagnosis doesn’t necessarily include a substance use disorder, Calmann says that 50% of people with a mental health disorder will also experience a substance use disorder. Someone might develop a substance use disorder first, while others might use substances to handle their mental health symptoms. “For example, someone with social anxiety disorder […]
What An Expert Has To Say About WaterTok’s Divisive Water Trend – Health Digest
Some TikTok users who’ve had bariatric surgery laud WaterTok to help them with hydration, since carbonated beverages are off-limits post-surgery (via the New York Times). One TikTok user, Erienne Higgins, says she never drank any flavor packets before having bariatric surgery. “I didn’t like anything sweet like that. I could not do it, she said […]
Expert Weighs In On Controversial Prime Energy Drink – Health Digest
To shed some light on the possible health impacts associated with high levels of caffeine consumption, Dr. Michael Tehrani, MD, an internal medicine specialist specializing in geriatrics, spoke exclusively with Health Digest. “Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it stimulates all our organs to work faster and harder and too much of it can cause our […]