Have you ever tried mindfulness or been told to try mindfulness? If you’re like me, it always seemed a little vague. Mindfulness is a type of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided meditation, and other practices that help… Continue reading How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
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Fertility Grants in 2025 and How to Apply
Struggling to build your family can leave you feeling isolated. A fertility journey is overwhelming and exhausting emotionally, physically, and financially. We understand the cost of infertility treatments like IVF, IUI, egg donation, and surrogacy can be a significant barrier for many hopeful parents. PatientsLikeMe has compiled a list of fertility treatment grants available to… Continue reading Fertility Grants in 2025 and How to Apply
Why Your Heart is Racing During Menopause (and When to Worry)
It can feel alarming when out of nowhere your heart starts pounding to the point that you feel it radiate up your neck or throat. You haven’t had caffeine. You’re not exercising. You don’t think you’re stressed. So why is your heart racing? If you’re going through menopause these episodes are more common than you… Continue reading Why Your Heart is Racing During Menopause (and When to Worry)
When Anxiety Meets Menopause- Why Benzodiazepines Require Careful Considerations
Menopause can be a challenging transition that affects both physical and emotional well-being. One often-overlooked symptom is anxiety ranging from persistent worry to full-blown panic. Many women find themselves overwhelmed and searching for relief. This article explores how hormonal changes can trigger anxiety during menopause, what benzodiazepines are and how they work, and what alternatives… Continue reading When Anxiety Meets Menopause- Why Benzodiazepines Require Careful Considerations
What is the Life Expectancy of Someone With MASH?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)? If you were, it would be completely normal to have questions about what this means for your health and future. Will my liver ever fully recover? What effect will this have on my… Continue reading What is the Life Expectancy of Someone With MASH?
Diet Tips for Managing MASH: Foods to Eat and Avoid
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Some conditions are more common in people with metabolic issues. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol are all risk factors that increase the chances of getting other diseases. One of those diseases is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, better known as MASH. This is a… Continue reading Diet Tips for Managing MASH: Foods to Eat and Avoid
Liver Cancer and MASH: What is the Risk?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When it comes to your liver, one of the most dangerous potential diagnoses is liver cancer. This is the most serious outcome of long-term liver damage, and one of its fastest-growing causes is a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH. MASH starts quietly and often… Continue reading Liver Cancer and MASH: What is the Risk?
How to Cope with the Emotional Impact of a MASH Diagnosis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Being diagnosed with any chronic condition can feel like having a 10-ton weight dropped on your back. There are side effects to learn, treatment plans to adhere to, and appointments to schedule. For something like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), you may leave your doctor’s office with… Continue reading How to Cope with the Emotional Impact of a MASH Diagnosis
Top 10 Breastfeeding Challenges Solved by Professional Lactation Support
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Many new parents have a tough time in the early days, weeks, and even months of nursing their baby. The good news? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Certified lactation consultants and specialists are trained to help you along the… Continue reading Top 10 Breastfeeding Challenges Solved by Professional Lactation Support
Step by Step Guide to Adding Fertility Benefits at Your Workplace
In today’s competitive job market, more companies are increasing their benefits to support employees through every stage of life, including fertility and family-building. These benefits aren’t just nice to have – they’re a powerful way to foster inclusion, ease stress, and help keep great employees around. Are you thinking about adding fertility benefits to your… Continue reading Step by Step Guide to Adding Fertility Benefits at Your Workplace