How to Choose Between a Counselor and a Therapist

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Psychologist?What Is a Therapist?What Is a Counselor?Which Is Right for Me? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Psychologist? What Is a Therapist? What Is a Counselor? Which Is Right for Me? Some people use the terms “psychologist,” “therapist.” and “counselor” interchangeably, but each has different training and different approaches to how they provide care. From the broadest perspective, psychologists, therapists, and counselors all deal with mental, emotional, and behavioral health and often use similar methods....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Lisa Clark

How to Choose Glasses That Make You Look Younger

Choosing glasses that make you look younger may seem like less of a priority than, say, comfort or budget. Maybe so. But since you may be wearing your glasses a lot, if not all day, it’s important that you feel your best in the ones you end up with—and that includes being satisfied with what you see in the mirror when you put them on. If you feel like your eyewear makes you look older than you’d like, consider the shape, color, size, and style of eyeglasses the next time you go shopping....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Sherry Hancock

How to Choose Good Foods for Your Liver

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods to EatEat in ModerationRestoring Liver Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods to Eat Eat in Moderation Restoring Liver Health Your liver is your body’s natural detox system and needs support to do its job well. It funnels everything that moves through your body and determines which nutrients should stay and go and what should be excreted or cycled back into your bloodstream, and it works to make toxic substances less harmful to you....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2830 words · Amanda Todd

How to Choose the Best Antifungal Cream

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkTypesOver-the-Counter OptionsPrescriptionsHow to Choose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Types Over-the-Counter Options Prescriptions How to Choose High potency doesn’t necessarily mean that an antifungal is better at clearing afungal skin infection. In the end, the best topical antifungal is the one that treats the infection with the lowest dose, duration of treatment, and side effects. How Antifungal Cream Works There are seven major classes of topical antifungals used in the U....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Thomas Rivas

How to Choose the Best Health Insurance Plan

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInformation SourcesWeighing Your OptionsChoosing a PlanBest Companies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Information Sources Weighing Your Options Choosing a Plan Best Companies Choosing—and using—health insurance can be perplexing. Whether you’re already insured or you’re in the market for healthcare coverage, you may be struggling to understand the terms of your plan or the ones you’re considering. The conditions, procedures, and medical tests covered vary from plan to plan....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2523 words · Kristen Boyer

How to Choose the Best Nut Butter for You

Key TakeawaysAll nut butters provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, and many other key nutrients.While adding any nut butter to your diet can offer health benefits, some nut butters are better suited for people with certain health conditions or dietary needs. Key Takeaways All nut butters provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, and many other key nutrients.While adding any nut butter to your diet can offer health benefits, some nut butters are better suited for people with certain health conditions or dietary needs....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2159 words · Joshua Heath

How to Choose the Best Probiotic for Your Health, According to a Pharmacist

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConsider Your Health GoalsUnderstanding Different Probiotic StrainsDosageCapsules, Powders, and FoodsExpiration DatesStorageCostReading LabelsSafety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Consider Your Health Goals Understanding Different Probiotic Strains Dosage Capsules, Powders, and Foods Expiration Dates Storage Cost Reading Labels Safety Probiotics are live microorganisms that can offer a range of health benefits.Commonly found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and blue cheese, they are also available as dietary supplements....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2907 words · Dylan Brown

How to Choose the Right IUD

While IUDs are considered among the most effectivebirth controloptions, there are differences between the brands that you should consider. Knowing more about them can help you decide whether an IUD is right for you and, if so, which one. Similarities Between IUD Brands IUDs all have a number of similarities. They can be used on their own and are reversible, meaning that you can become pregnant once you stopping using the IUD....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1803 words · Robin Sandoval

How to Choose the Right Mattress for You

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMattress ReplacementsWhat You NeedChoosing the MaterialWhere to Buy a MattressWarranties Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mattress Replacements What You Need Choosing the Material Where to Buy a Mattress Warranties With so many options to choose from, mattress shopping can easily feel overwhelming. Whether you’re just beginning your search or have been looking for a while, it’s helpful to keep in mind that there really is no perfect mattress for everyone, but there is a perfect mattress for you....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2408 words · Kelly Burnett

How to Choose the Right Scalp Psoriasis Shampoo

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Scalp Psoriasis?How it Relieves SymptomsTypes of ShampooChoosing a TreatmentScalp Psoriais Shampoo Product SuggestionsWhen Will You See Results?Side EffectsWhat If Shampoo Doesn’t Work? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Scalp Psoriasis? How it Relieves Symptoms Types of Shampoo Choosing a Treatment Scalp Psoriais Shampoo Product Suggestions When Will You See Results? Side Effects What If Shampoo Doesn’t Work? Treatment forscalp psoriasisoften involves medicated shampoos....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1360 words · Ronald Brown

How to Clean (and Not Clean) Your Ears

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Clean EarsWorst MethodsProfessional Cleaning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Clean Ears Worst Methods Professional Cleaning Your ears have built-in protection and self-cleaning measures to keep them free of dirt and germs.Cerumen(earwax) keeps dirt and germs away from your eardrum. When you chew, the skin inside your ear canal moves, pushing the earwax to your outer ear. Sometimes, your ears may need extra preventive cleaning, especially if you make excessive earwax....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Heather Scott

How to Clean a CPAP Machine

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat You NeedInstructionsWhy to Clean Your CPAPTips and PrecautionsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What You Need Instructions Why to Clean Your CPAP Tips and Precautions Summary Learning how to clean yourcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)machine and its accessories is an investment in both your equipment and your health. Doing so not only keeps things in good running order but prevents bacteria, fungus, and other contaminants that can make you sick from building up....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Leslie Anderson

How to Clean a Sunscreen Stick, According to Dermatologists

Key TakeawaysSunscreen sticks are a form of sunscreen designed to provide sun protection for the face, including sensitive areas like the nose, cheeks, and forehead.Experts recommend cleaning the top layer of the stick regularly since these products can harbor bacteria over time.If you want to use a sunscreen stick, looks for options that are broad-spectrum, mineral-based, and an SPF of 30 or higher. Key Takeaways Sunscreen sticks are a form of sunscreen designed to provide sun protection for the face, including sensitive areas like the nose, cheeks, and forehead....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Douglas Hatfield