Key TakeawaysResearchers find that people confuse the practice of mindfulness with passive acceptance.Mindfulness encourages awareness of the present, but also action and engagement through acceptance and curiosity.The practice, when fully understood, can help societies become more socially conscious and motivated. Key Takeaways Researchers find that people confuse the practice of mindfulness with passive acceptance.Mindfulness encourages awareness of the present, but also action and engagement through acceptance and curiosity.The practice, when fully understood, can help societies become more socially conscious and motivated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDaily MaintenanceMental HealthPrescription AlternativesPrescriptions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Daily Maintenance Mental Health Prescription Alternatives Prescriptions If you live withrosacea,self-careis very important. There’s no cure for this chronic skin condition that causes red (or purple, in darker skin tones) inflamed skin on the face. Treatment for rosacea may include anti-inflammatory medications.Self-care with rosacea can involve finding over-the-counter treatments that work for you, creating a skin care routine, avoiding triggers, and coping with the emotional impact of the skin condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel Prep TypesPrep ScheduleFoods to Eat or AvoidBenefits of PrepEnd of PrepNext in Colonoscopy GuideColonoscopy Recovery: Instructions and What Comes Next Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Prep Types Prep Schedule Foods to Eat or Avoid Benefits of Prep End of Prep Next in Colonoscopy Guide A colonoscopy preparation is needed before the procedure. This is to clear the large intestine (colon) of stool so a healthcare provider can get a good view of the organ’s lining....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreastfeeding and ScreeningHow Long to PumpChecking for LumpsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breastfeeding and Screening How Long to Pump Checking for Lumps Frequently Asked Questions If you arebreastfeeding(lactating), you can safely have amammogram. Also, breastfeeding or pumping as much as possible before your mammogram can make the experience more comfortable. Before a mammogram, talk with your healthcare provider and request a technician and radiologist experienced in giving and reading mammograms in people who breastfeed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPreparingTypes of EndoscopyWhat to Expect From the ProcedureDay-of PrepAfterwards Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Preparing Types of Endoscopy What to Expect From the Procedure Day-of Prep Afterwards Oscar Wong / Getty Images Preparing for an Endoscopy Whether you need a colonoscopy or an upper GI endoscopy, you’ll need to plan ahead for the test. Remember, making the necessary changes the week before the endoscopy test helps ensure the procedure is safe and effective....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Might Need an Ileostomy?Types of IleostomyHow to Prepare for an IleostomyWhat Happens During the Procedure?Ileostomy RecoveryIleostomy Risks and ComplicationsLong-Term Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Might Need an Ileostomy? Types of Ileostomy How to Prepare for an Ileostomy What Happens During the Procedure? Ileostomy Recovery Ileostomy Risks and Complications Long-Term Outlook Ileostomyis surgery that makes an opening in the belly, or abdominal wall, for stool (poop) to leave the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCataracts & DiabetesPreparing for Cataract SurgeryDuring Cataract SurgeryAfter Cataract SurgeryWhen to See Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cataracts & Diabetes Preparing for Cataract Surgery During Cataract Surgery After Cataract Surgery When to See Your Healthcare Provider Acataractis a clouding of the eye’s naturallens, making it harder to see. If you havediabetes, you may be more likely to develop cataracts....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Who It’s For Impact on Health Who Qualifies? How to Prepare During Surgery Diet After Surgery Long Long It Lasts Pros and Cons Complications Weight Loss Potential Lap-band surgery—also called laparoscopic gastric banding or gastric band surgery—is a popular surgical procedure for weight loss. Thisbariatric (weight-loss) procedureinvolves placing a silicone band around your stomach to reduce your stomach’s capacity and the amount of food you can consume in one sitting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationWhat to WearFood and DrinkMedicationsWhat to BringPre-Op Lifestyle ChangesNext in Open Heart Surgery GuideOpen Heart Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location What to Wear Food and Drink Medications What to Bring Pre-Op Lifestyle Changes Next in Open Heart Surgery Guide Open-heart surgeryinvolves opening the chest with a large incision to expose the heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUseIndicationsPreparationDuring the ProcedureAfter the ProcedureRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Use Indications Preparation During the Procedure After the Procedure Risks Hysteroscopyis a medical procedure that uses a narrow device with a light and camera on the end (hysteroscope) to take images of the inside of youruterus. This thin, telescope-like instrument is inserted into the uterus through the vagina and cervix. Your healthcare provider may just use the images to assess your health, or they may use it with other medical instruments to diagnose or treat a uterine problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWet WrapsMaterialsPlacement InstructionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wet Wraps Materials Placement Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Wet wrapping combats the itching and discomfort of eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD). Though there is no cure for eczema, wrapping the skin with layers of wet and dry cloths has been done for centuries to help calm flare-ups and relieveeczema symptoms....

Key TakeawaysThere was a spike in the fungal infection,C. auris, in healthcare settings between 2020–2021C. aurisis dangerous because it is often resistant to common antifungal medicationPeople with underlying serious medical conditions are at the highest risk of aC. aurisinfectionUniversal standard and contact precautions are the best way to prevent the spread ofC. auris Key Takeaways There was a spike in the fungal infection,C. auris, in healthcare settings between 2020–2021C. aurisis dangerous because it is often resistant to common antifungal medicationPeople with underlying serious medical conditions are at the highest risk of aC....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Prevention Bronchitisis a condition where the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs, known as bronchi, become inflamed. The most prominent symptom of bronchitis is a cough. There are two different types of bronchitis: Although bronchitis is a common condition, there are steps that you can take to prevent both types....