Fear is a biologically adaptive response. If we experience something threatening—like coming across a bear or mountain lion in the woods—fear activates our fight or flight response and helps us to escape safely. But now that we have TV, internet, and smartphones showing us things to be afraid of 24-7, our fear response can quickly… Read More »
— Male incontinence isn’t rare, and the need for reliable incontinence aids is growing all of the time. Are you in need of incontinence care? Become acquainted with slim guards for men – affordable and shipped to your home, making incontinence nothing more than a minor inconvenience. More Than Post-Void Drips? Most men deal with… Read More »
Dive Brief: A hospital-sponsored affordable housing program targeting social determinants of health in Baltimore is having a positive social impact on the community, according to a study published Monday in Health Affairs. Rather than quantifying traditional return on investment, Health Affairs researchers used a social-return-on-investment (SROI) analysis to evaluate broader social, environmental and economic benefits… Read More »
An excerpt from Raising Doctors: The Med School Admissions Success Guide for Parents of Future Physicians. Let’s look at how you as a parent can help your child succeed at applying to medical school. Legitimacy and verifiability matter Applying to medical school, I learned what types of activities, accomplishments, and qualifications were valued and what… Read More »
Although new mothers describe breastfeeding as a meaningful and fulfilling aspect of caring for their infants, breastfeeding is also a common source of stress and anxiety. A recent study suggests that difficulties with breastfeeding may also impact mothers’ bonding with their infants. In this study, researchers followed 121 mothers with newborn infants (age = 23-45… Read More »