Chances are at some point in your life you have received care from a physician assistant (PA). PAs practice in all areas of health care, from hospitals and nursing homes to clinics and correctional institutions.
There are three major emergencies in mental health:
When you are sick or injured, temporary (acute) inflammation can be a sign that the body is healing. Chronic inflammation, however, occurs when your body is constantly under stress from lifestyle, disease or environmental factors. This long-lasting inflammation can impact the way your body functions and may lead to conditions like cancer or an autoimmune disease. Symptoms of chronic inflammation include body and joint pain, fatigue, stomach issues, weight gain or loss, and skin concerns--among many others.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and sleep apnea seem to be linked. Side-by-side the two conditions are a precarious combination.Many AFib patients suffer from obstructive sleep apnea–and vice versa. About half of patients with AFib suffer from sleep apnea, according to the Heart Rhythm Society. Those with sleep apnea are also about four times as likely to suffer from AFib.
Many people resort to excessive eating and drinking when they are feeling stressed, anxious or sad, which can lead to depression, irritability, mood swings and insomnia. You can better manage these feelings with the help of serotonin.
When You're Anxious, Your Whole Body Can Feel It.Worries and concerns can wake you up at night, make you restless, or cause you to eat too much or too little. These simple lifestyle changes can help keep your stress at bay—and your physical health in the forefront. 1. Take regular, mindful breaths.When we are anxious, we tend to take shallow breaths, which keeps us in fight-or-flight mode. Engage in slow, deep breaths and extend your exhale to slow down your brain and body.
Love–that’s why you do it. That’s why you give. It was Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, and we had wrapped up a weekend filled with friends and family. Joey, my husband of 25 years, and I had hosted a big party on Saturday to celebrate two milestones, his 51st birthday and my newly earned master’s degree. The festivities were long overdue because of the pandemic and my school requirements.
Food poisoning may also be lurking around the corner. Here are a few easy food handling steps you can take to keep your al fresco meals healthy and fun!Preventing Food Poisoning this SummerAccording to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year. The CDC recommends four steps that can help keep your food as safe as possible:
Prepare healthy snacks for your next road trip, or days when your calendar is packed. These healthy, ready-made options will help you skip the processed foods available at fast food restaurants and convenience stores. Bonus: You will save time—and money too!Build your own bento box: To encourage variety, I recommend using bento boxes to pack your on-the-go snacks. Balance your serving by including protein to keep your blood sugar levels steady, carbohydrates to give you energy and healthy fats to keep you feeling full longer.
You can hit your snooze button a few more times if you make one of these healthy, make-ahead breakfast ideas. In the morning, simply grab your breakfast and go!