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Online therapy services. Experienced licensed therapists. Online therapy is an  effective  form of mental health counseling, offering support via internet video calls, chats, and messaging. BetterHelp online therapy has helped millions of people with life’s challenges. https://www.betterhelp.com/online-therapy/?landing_type=general&utm_source=AdWords&utm_campaign=storefront&utm_term=online+counselor_b&utm_content=kim-mouti_95474&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r2QG7SKJVSyPKW7wk7AKm1Ibc7kkqtNLv8UK-MfHBjdpvI6yi6GFKsaAuXBEALw_wcB&not_found=1&gor=rd_online-therapy With virtual therapy, you no longer have to travel to a therapist’s office to prioritize your mental health. Now you have access to therapy anywhere you have an internet connection. Plus, virtual therapy may be more affordable than in-person visits (unless you have insurance that covers therapy), according to the American Psychological Association. With many new telether...

9 Healthy Recipes to Whip Up With Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soups, salads, even tacos — these tasty meals will have you looking forward to leftovers. Written ByKelly Kennedy, RDN Medically Reviewed byLynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES on November 15, 2023  Got turkey? This versatile lean protein can be made into a variety of different healthy meals after the holidays. Stocksy Any cooked turkey that survives a holiday feast is the gift that keeps on giving! But if you’re not a huge fan of leftovers, it can feel more like a burden than a blessing. With a few simple ingredients, however, you can transform leftover turkey into a whole new culinary experience! Plus, using up leftovers is a great way to decrease food waste and cut back on food costs. (Three meals for the price of one? Yes, please!)  Skinless turkey is a naturally lean protein, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and, as the American Heart Association notes, turkey is a rich source of s...

Can a Ketchup Packet Really Fuel Your Run? Using ketchup packets as mid-run fuel appears to have a cult following, according to the internet. One ketchup manufacturer is running with that. Here’s what sports RDs say.  Written BySarah Garone  Medically Reviewed byLynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES on November 17, 2023  Here’s why experts say the condiment packets are definitely not the most efficient way to fuel your workout. Adobe Stock You may think of ketchup as a humble-but-tasty topping on french fries, burgers, or hot dogs. But ketchup marketers are proposing a new use for the condiment: running fuel. A recent ad on YouTube from Heinz, claims individual packets of the tomato spread could be an easy, inexpensive mid-run snack. The online chatter about ketchup as running fuel has been around for awhile. Reddit threads (from 2021) have previously posed the question of ketchup packets as substitutes for pricey running gels. Heinz’s recent commercial claims: “Runners everywhere a...

Eating More Plant-Based Meals May Help You Live Longer Replacing red and processed meats with nuts and beans is a great way to start, a new study suggests.  Written ByLisa RapaportFact Checked on November 17, 2023 Nuts and beans have more fiber and other nutrients than red or processed meats. Canva; Everyday Health Need another reason to try eating more plant-based meals? A new study suggests that replacing animal proteins with plant-based options like nuts and beans (also called legumes) is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and premature death, according to study results published in BMC Medicine. For the study, researchers examined data collected over roughly two decades on eating habits and health outcomes for hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, Europe, and Asia who participated in 37 different smaller studies. In particular, scientists wanted to see which types of dietary changes might have the biggest impact on health a...

How to Find a Therapist Who’s Right for You  Jump to Topics (4) Finding the Right Expertise Finding Cultural Competency How to Decide Other Logistics  Written ByCarmen Chai Medically Reviewed byAllison Young, MD on April 26, 2022  Finding a therapist whose personality and approach to treatment you feel comfortable with is important. iStock, Adobe Stock Choosing the right therapist to help you with your mental and emotional health can be tough. What you’re seeking help for is, by definition, personal. And you have a lot of options when it comes to the type of mental health professional you choose. “Your job is to find somebody who maps onto the concerns you have, somebody you feel comfortable with, and somebody who you believe will be helpful and supportive to you,” says Lynn Bufka, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and associate chief of practice transformation at the American Psychological Association (APA), where she works on healthcare policy issues and improving...

What’s the Difference Between Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks?  Jump to Topics (4)  Written ByShelby House, BSN-RN Medically Reviewed byAllison Young, MD of American College of Lifestyle Medicine on November 17, 2023  Symptoms of panic and anxiety can be very distressing to those who experience them. Getty Images Are panic attacks and anxiety attacks the same thing? Not quite, experts say. Although they have some similarities, panic attacks and anxiety attacks are two distinct experiences, says Nicole Erkfitz, LCSW, the executive director of A Mission for Michael Healthcare in McLean, Virginia, a mental health practice that treats anxiety disorders. But in everyday conversation, some people mistakenly use these terms interchangeably, adds Erkfitz. “Panic attack” is a clinical term and a symptom that may mean someone has a more serious mental health issue going on, whereas the term “anxiety attack” is often used to describe experiences of anxiety, but it doesn’t necess...

What Does Chemo Do to Your Period? Expert answers on why chemotherapy can affect your period and how to deal with symptoms caused by chemo-related early menopause.  Written ByBecky UphamFact Checked on November 17, 2023  It can take up to four years for some women to regain their period after chemotherapy. Alamy Chemotherapy is a powerful and effective drug used to stop fast-growing cancer cells in the body, but unfortunately, it also carries side effects, including chemo-induced early menopause. In menopause, periods stop coming. The ovaries stop releasing eggs and (for the most part) producing estrogen. For most women, menopause happens during one's forties or early fifties as part of the natural aging process, but amenorrhea (the absence of a period) can also occur as a side effect of chemotherapy. Early menopause can happen to women undergoing chemo for any type of cancer, and the most common type of cancer in people under 50 is breast cancer. It’s estimated that...