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 7 Tips for Managing Grief Over the Holidays During COVID-19:-  While the holidays are a time of joy, they can be challenging for those grieving.  Physical distancing can make grieving more difficult. There are ways to cope with loss during the holidays and COVID-19. For many, the holidays bring joy, cheer, and happiness. However, for others, the holidays can bring about grief and sorrow from the loss of a loved one, particularly this year. “A lot of people are coping with the death of a loved one on top of other stressors caused by the pandemic, like no childcare for children at home, financial hardship, and other stressors they wouldn’t have had before,” Camille Wortman, PhD, emeritus professor of psychology at Stony Brook University, told Healthline. Grief during the holidays can add additional stress. In fact, Teralyn Sell, PhD, psychotherapist and brain health expert, says one of the primary indicators of stress is grief. “This past year has been filled with all kind...

 Having Trouble Paying for Your Medication? These Tips May Help :- Even with insurance, many people living with chronic conditions have challenges paying for the meds they need, especially if they have multiple prescriptions or changing medication schedules. According to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, more than 66 percent of all adults in the United States — more than 131 million people — use prescription drugs. Usage is particularly high for older adults and those with chronic conditions. About half of those taking medications pay some portion out of pocket, and concern about cost is one of the top factors for why people take less medication than prescribed or sometimes skip meds altogether. This is a dangerous strategy since it can exacerbate symptoms — or worse. A 2012 review estimates that lack of medication adherence is a direct cause of 10 percent of hospitalizations every year, and causes nearly 125,000 deaths annually. A frequently-prescribed and noto...

 29 nutrition tips for better health and longevity:-  Good nutrition is a critical part of health and development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), better nutrition is related to improved health at all ages, a lower risk of diseases, and longevity. People can find it difficult or confusing to navigate the amount of nutrition information now available, and many sources have differing views. This article offers science-based nutrition tips to help someone lead a healthier lifestyle. Following these nutrition tips will help a person make healthy food choices. 1. Include protein with every meal Including some protein with every meal can help balance blood sugar. Some studies suggest higher protein diets can be beneficial for type 2 diabetes. Other research indicates balancing blood sugar can support weight management and cardiovascular health. 2. Eat oily fish According to research, omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish are essential for cell signaling, gene expression...

 Ability to lose weight is not affected by age :- Contrary to what many believe, a study finds that weight management is not more difficult for older adults. While people often assume that losing weight is harder later in life, a new study concludes that this is not so. The research offers encouragement for older adults hoping to reap the health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight. In an obesity program conducted at a hospital in the United Kingdom, weight loss was unaffected by age, with statistically equivalent results for people younger and older than 60. Senior study author Dr. Thomas Barber, the scientific lead of the Human Metabolism Research Unit at the Warwick Medical School, in the U.K., explains that for people whose health would benefit from weight loss: “ Weight loss is important at any age, but as we get older, we’re more likely to develop the weight-related comorbidities of obesity. Many of these are similar to the effects of aging, so you could argue that the r...

 The Habits That Drive the Most Weight Loss of All, Say Experts Let's face it: When it comes to losing weight, your habits are everything. And according to several top doctors, celebrity trainers, and experienced weight loss specialists we spoke to, there are at least nine habits you should be incorporating into your daily life if you want to see significant results. Curious what they are? Read on, because what follows are some of the all-time best habits you can do that are associated with successful weight loss. And for a handy list of tips and tricks that will help you along your weight loss journey , see these Lazy Ways to Lose Weight All December Long, Say Experts. "'I'm so lazy.' 'I just need more willpower.' Negative thoughts like these are an impediment to lasting weight loss," says physician Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, M.D. She advises you to kick your negative self-talk to the side ("and anyone else's for that matter") and do everyth...

 How to Eat Healthy and Maybe Even Lose Weight This Holiday Season Worried about gaining weight this COVID-19 holiday season? Fret not. Experts say this pandemic in December may be a perfect opportunity to break the holiday weight gain cycle. They say the fact that traditions such as office parties, cookie swaps, and even holiday dinners are for the most part on hold presents an opportunity for change. It’s a chance, nutritionists say, to tweak things toward a healthier diet and lifestyle. “2020’s circumstances do present a golden opportunity for people to conveniently practice healthy living as the world’s usual distractions are currently hard to reach,” Brandon Nichols, NMAS, a personal trainer at The Fitness Tribe, told Healthline. Nichols said he believes there’s no wrong time to make a move toward better health and fitness. That means that while many think “the holidays won’t work,” they can with the right steps. And this year could be easier without those distractions, he sai...