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What Therapists Personally Do When They Feel Powerless

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Feeling powerless is a desperate, overwhelming sensation, yet one that’s very much embedded in the human experience – especially lately. Many are facing this crippling, paralyzing reaction, thanks to war, the pandemic, attacks on women’s rights and so many more events seemingly out of our control. This emotion can affect anyone, including the therapists who … Read more

The Spanish Language May Hold The Key to a Perplexing Health Mystery

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In early December 2021, I was seeing a physical therapist for a shoulder injury. During one of my visits, the therapist was alternating between me and another patient on an adjacent bed, who had a knee replacement. While the therapist worked on the other patient’s leg, stretching it and bending the knee, I eavesdropped on … Read more

High Levels of Fat in Our Blood May Be Even More Harmful Than We Realized

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We already know that increased fat in the blood, often caused by obesity, isn’t good news for our bodies. However, a new study identifies previously unknown dangers to our health that could be caused by higher levels of these blood fats. The fats cause extra stress on muscle cells, causing damage to their structure and … Read more

Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk of Multiple Sclerosis, Massive Study Finds

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The impact of childhood trauma can last a lifetime, and leave people feeling like shadows of their former selves. Victims of abuse also face unimaginable pain and very real health consequences, none of which is their fault. Now, a study of nearly 78,000 Norwegian women has found that childhood experiences, specifically exposure to childhood emotional, … Read more

Cricketer Will Pucovski cleared to play after panel concludes some of his 11 concussions were something else

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A panel assembled by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia has concluded that some of Will Pucovski’s previously reported concussions did not qualify as “true concussions”. Key points: The Victorian batter was reported to have suffered a total of 11 concussions over his injury-plagued career Cricket Victoria and Australia agreed to a panel, “including independent neurologists”, … Read more

15 Little Mood Boosters Under £20 To Give You A Lift After A Stressful Week

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Products Therapists Personally Use To De-Stress While Traveling

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The normal stressors associated with traveling, combined with anxiety around COVID-19, can make taking a trip feel more overwhelming than ever. Mental health professionals are feeling the same way. You may think your therapist has it all figured out, but chances are they’re experiencing anxiety around traveling as well. So, what are the items that … Read more

Dentist reveals 5 deadly conditions they can spot that have nothing to do with your teeth

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A dentist has revealed the serious conditions they can spot during a check-up. These illnesses don’t involve your teeth but can be spotted when you visit the dentist. It’s recommended to have a teeth screening every six months to look after your oral health, but it’s also helpful to keep tabs on your overall health. … Read more

Stressful Day? This 5-Minute Yoga Flow Helps Separate Work From Rest Time

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You’re reading Move, the nudge we need to get active, however makes us happiest and healthiest. Sometimes, it’s hard not to let a crappy day spill into your evening, especially if the source of your stress is working and you’re currently WFH. But shake it off, dear reader, because it’s already taken up enough of … Read more