How Occupational Therapists Can Improve Your Life With Yoga

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsYoga and Occupational TherapyOTs and Yoga QualificationsAdding Yoga to OT PracticesOT and Yoga TherapyOT and Adaptive YogaClient Experiences Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Yoga and Occupational Therapy OTs and Yoga Qualifications Adding Yoga to OT Practices OT and Yoga Therapy OT and Adaptive Yoga Client Experiences With its rising popularity,yogais moving beyond the mat and into healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals are taking yoga classes for their own health and well-being and are bringing it to their healthcare practices as a treatment modality....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1932 words · Thomas Perez

How Often Can You Donate Blood?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Often to DonateWaiting PeriodsSafety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Often to Donate Waiting Periods Safety There are four ways to donate blood—whole blood, Power Red, platelet, and plasma donations.Each of these has a different process of donation, and how often you can donate will depend on the type of blood donation. People might donate blood for different reasons, but no matter the reason, donating blood is safe and can save multiple lives....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1868 words · Wendy Woods

How Often Can You Donate Plasma?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPlasma Donation FrequencyFactors Affecting FrequencyIs It Safe? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Plasma Donation Frequency Factors Affecting Frequency Is It Safe? Making a plasma donation is likedonating blood. Unlike blood donation, which can only be done every eight weeks, plasma donation can be done more often.When donating at a certified facility, the process is entirely safe. Plasmais the yellow-colored liquid part of blood, and it comprises more than 50% of the blood....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1492 words · Karen Frye

How Often Can You Take Midol Complete?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Midol Complete?Dosing GuidelinesSide Effects and SafetyGuidelines for Safe and Effective UseAlternative Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Midol Complete? Dosing Guidelines Side Effects and Safety Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use Alternative Treatment Options Midol Complete is an over-the-counter pain (OTC) pain reliever used to treatmenstrual-related symptoms. It contains 500 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen, 60 mg of caffeine (about as much as a cup of coffee), and 15 mg of pyrilamine maleate....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1704 words · Brandy Vega

How Often Should Pain Medications Be Taken?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore TakingOTC MedicationsPrescription NSAIDsNarcotic PainkillersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before Taking OTC Medications Prescription NSAIDs Narcotic Painkillers Frequently Asked Questions When you’re on painkillers, you may wonder how often you should take them. These drugs are intended to help people recovering from temporary pain like that from surgery or an injury as well as those withchronic painfrom cancer or other sources....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2554 words · Cheryl Allen

How Often Should You Check Your Own Blood Pressure?

Key TakeawaysBlood pressure readings can vary from one doctor’s office visit to the next.Blood pressure results in the doctor’s office may not accurately reflect your typical daily blood pressure.Some individuals may benefit from checking their blood pressure daily at home between doctor’s visits if they have a reliable machine they use correctly. Key Takeaways Blood pressure readings can vary from one doctor’s office visit to the next.Blood pressure results in the doctor’s office may not accurately reflect your typical daily blood pressure....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1364 words · Lisa Huff

How Often Should You Clean Your Water Pitcher?

Key TakeawaysExperts recommend washing your water pitcher at least every one to two weeks to prevent bacteria, fungi, and mold from growing.If you don’t keep your water pitch clean, bacteria can build up in it and could even make you sick.To properly clean your water pitcher, use warm water and soap. Scrub the inside thoroughly with a clean sponge or brush. Key Takeaways Experts recommend washing your water pitcher at least every one to two weeks to prevent bacteria, fungi, and mold from growing....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1315 words · Timothy Middleton

How Often Should You Shower?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAverage FrequencyWho Needs Daily Showers?How Long Is Too Long To Not Shower?Healthy Shower TipsFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Average Frequency Who Needs Daily Showers? How Long Is Too Long To Not Shower? Healthy Shower Tips FAQs How often you should shower is based on your health needs, what you do for work, your lifestyle, and your preferences. For example, if you’re physically active or have a messy job, you might need to shower every day....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1903 words · Robin Patterson

How Often You Should Wash Your Face if You Have Acne

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTwice-Daily WashingCauses of AcneWashing Too OftenLimits of CleansingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Twice-Daily Washing Causes of Acne Washing Too Often Limits of Cleansing Frequently Asked Questions There is such a thing as getting your skin “too clean,” though. If you wonder how many times a day you should wash your face, the magic number is generally agreed to be two....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1483 words · David Long

How One App Is Helping Black Women Find Culturally Competent Care

Key TakeawaysHealth In Her Hue is a digital platform that connects Black women and women of color to culturally competent healthcare providers, health content, and community.Black women and women of color can connect with BIPOC therapists, doctors, doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, and more on the Health In Her Hue app.Health In Her Hue will be migrating from an app to a web platform sometime this year. Key Takeaways Health In Her Hue is a digital platform that connects Black women and women of color to culturally competent healthcare providers, health content, and community....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1387 words · Steven James

How One Dentist Is Using Emojis to Better Communicate With Kids

Key TakeawaysDental anxiety tends to start in childhood.To better assess childhood dental anxiety, researchers have created an animated emoji scale to assess a patient’s feelings about their appointment.The scale could help young children with limited language skills express themselves to dentists. Key Takeaways Dental anxiety tends to start in childhood.To better assess childhood dental anxiety, researchers have created an animated emoji scale to assess a patient’s feelings about their appointment.The scale could help young children with limited language skills express themselves to dentists....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · James Ward

How One OB-GYN Is Empowering the Latinx Community on TikTok

Dr. Ali Rodriguez, also known as The Latina Doc, is an OB-GYN who uses multiple online platforms to educate people about reproductive health and contraception. On social media, Rodriguez shares invaluable information about sex, periods, and pregnancy with millions of people, empowering them to become educated about their health and body.Health-related misinformationis rampant on social media—a phenomenon that’s only worsenedthroughout the pandemic. But some experts are taking matters into their own hands and using their online platforms to share essential information within their communities while debunking myths related to health and wellness....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2241 words · Steven Chavez

How One Organization Is Working to Combat the Uptick in Anti-Trans Legislation

Key TakeawaysTo date, 82 anti-transgender bills have been introduced in the 2021 legislative sessions, making it the year with the highest number of anti-trans bills.The National Center for Transgender Equality is mobilizing supporters to pass the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.Under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, it is illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1296 words · Tracy Martinez