Alissa Hershberger
Health writer & nursing professor
Critical care/trauma nurse turned nursing professor. Freelance health writer with experience in blogging, continuing education course creation, and NCLEX-style item writing.
Sports Illustrated
The Best Fiber Supplement for Constipation, IBS and More
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You’ve likely been told to add more fiber to your diet, especially if you’ve struggled with constipation or diarrhea. Fiber is found in many dietary sources including whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetab...
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Can You Get High from Running?
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Have you ever been about 30 minutes into your run and suddenly felt as if you could run forever? Or how about the sense of pure elation and decreased anxiety that washes over you after completing a successful long run or rowing workout? If you've experienced these or similar situations, you may have had a runner's high.
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Medscape
To Cease or Not to Cease Anticoagulation After Successful AF Ablation: 5 Things to Know
Atrial fibrillation (AF), which affects approximately 3-6 million people in the United States, is a risk factor for thromboembolic events including stroke, cardiovascular events, and death. This condition poses a significant public health threat, accounting for over 454,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States alone.
To reduce the risk for thromboembolic events associated with AF, guidelines recommend long-term or no oral anticoagulation therapy for patients. There is, however, no c...
healthnews.com
Foam Rolling for Muscle Recovery: Everything to Know
While we all know that there are many benefits to exercise, one of the drawbacks is that it often results in sore, tired muscles. It can be difficult to maintain a consistent exercise routine when you feel too sore to even think about lifting a dumbbell or hopping on the treadmill.
Key takeaways:
Foam rolling—a self-myofascial release technique—can be used to loosen up the fascia surrounding muscles, resulting in less soreness.
The use of a foam tube in the foam roller applies pressure agains...
healthnews.com
Should You Exercise During Your Menstrual Cycle?
It is common to question whether or not to exercise while on your period. Issues such as pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) can affect a woman's ability to exercise. Some women report that exercise is the last thing on their minds while they are bleeding, and others say that it helps with cramps and other menstruation symptoms. Let's explore whether exercising on your period is right for you.
Key takeaways:
It is common for women to question whether they should exercise during their menstrual cycle...
Martinsburg College
Suicide Prevention Training (1 Hour)
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This course provides nursing professionals with the tools to care for patients affected by mental illness and at risk for suicide. Key topics covered in the course include assessment strategies for determining at-risk individuals and the implementation of evidence-based practice interventions for suicide prevention. After completing this module, the nursing professional will be able to effectively care for and intervene in situations of mental health crises and elevated suicide ri...
healthnews.com
Is Coke Zero Bad For You?
Generally speaking, most types of soda are considered unhealthy because of their high sugar content. However, many big beverage corporations are developing lower-calorie options that offer a healthier alternative to traditional sodas. Are these new drinks that much better keep reading to find out.
Key takeaways:
Though healthier than traditional Coke in the sense that it has no sugar, there are some health concerns associated with Coke Zero.
Coke Zero contains artificial sweeteners, which may...
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Roadmap to Pediatric Nursing
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October 04, 2023 • 4 min read
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There are a lot of compelling reasons to choose a career in nursing. One of the most attractive ones is the wide variety of jobs available. The beauty of nursing is that it offers many different practice settings and specialty areas. Nurses don’t have to be stuck working in just one area forever, and it is o...
healthnews.com
Can Exercise Be Used to Treat Depression?
Depression is one of the most common disorders in the United States, affecting over 20 million adults, or 8.4% of the population. This is significant, especially considering that depression is a major contributor to disability and loss of societal productivity. Because of the significance of this disorder, it is important that individuals that have been diagnosed with depression have access to good treatment options.
Though medications and other therapies are available for treating depression...
healthnews.com
Can Honey Help with Seasonal Allergies?
There is a popular phrase that says, “honey cures pollen allergies,” indicating that consuming honey may treat seasonal allergies. But is there any truth to that statement? This article will explore the relationship between honey and allergies to determine if there is a connection between the two.
Key takeaways:
Seasonal allergies most often occur during the fall or spring months as a result of blooming plants (usually ragweed) and pollen release.
There is a theory that honey can cure seasona...