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09/01/2025

Marissa never expected a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 27.
With courage, effective treatment, and the support of loved ones, she not only overcame her disease —she also found love in an unexpected way.
Marissa’s story: https://cle.clinic/4mtPDTf

09/01/2025

8 tips for sleeping with sciatica:

Sleeping and sciatica don’t mix. A physical therapist explains how to find relief from your pain and finally get some shut-eye.

09/01/2025

Stuck in a cycle of 'what if'?
Here’s how to stop catastrophizing for good.

It can be easy to fall down the rabbit hole of worst-case scenarios. But catastrophic thinking, or catastrophizing, can be detrimental to your emotional, mental and physical health. Here’s how to avoid it.

09/01/2025

When Brianna Core was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 35, she was rocked by the news.
Like many facing a life-altering diagnosis, she struggled with grief, anger and a decline in her emotional well-being. Having experienced depression before, Brianna recognized the signs and reached out for help.
The Human-Animal Bond Group at our Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis helped her reconnect with herself in a powerful way. The group is among the first of its kind in the country for patients with MS. It meets once a month and includes many different types of support animals, including dogs, cats, horses, chickens, lizards and fish.
“I treat my dogs with so much love,” Brianna says. “The HAB group helped me realize I deserve that same compassion for myself.”
Her dogs – Jaxon, a 10-year-old Boxer mix and India, an 8-year-old Frenchie – remind her to focus on the good in life and to treat herself with compassion.
Research shows that spending time with animals can reduce stress, improve mood, and even ease physical pain. For people with MS, who often experience depression and anxiety at rates much higher than the general population, this bond can be a lifeline.
It is also important for patients with MS to manage their stress, because it can exacerbate symptoms and increase the risk of a relapse.
Brianna’s dogs have become more than companions. They are emotional anchors. They are reminder that even in the hardest moments, there’s room for hope—and maybe even a wagging tail.

09/01/2025

Aside from aging, the top reason people don’t have enough collagen is poor diet. Your body can’t make collagen if it doesn’t have the necessary elements. Start by having healthy servings of foods packed with protein, vitamins and minerals.

09/01/2025

Your body stores excess calories as one of two kinds of fat.
Learn the differences between them:

You may have heard of visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, but which is which? And why does it matter? An expert explains.

09/01/2025

If you’re a highly sensitive person, you have a heightened awareness of the stimuli around you, which can be good or bad. HSPs tend to be bothered by violence and can easily be overwhelmed, which leads them to avoid certain situations. Highly sensitive people can also be very creative and have a deep level of empathy.
Highly sensitive people are built more deeply, emotionally and mentally than most people. It’s more than their emotions. It can also be sensitivity to textures and sounds. You might not like big crowds or bright lights.
And while we all tend to have sensitivities, with HSPs, they tend to experience these sensitivities on a higher level.
It’s thought that being a highly sensitive person can be a hereditary trait. But there can be other factors at play like your environment and your experiences as a child.
It’s also important to note that there are similar conditions and traits that are often confused with HSP.
While being an introvert can look and feel the same as being an HSP, they’re different. In social situations, an introvert may be bothered by social stimuli like making small talk or being part of a large group, but for an HSP, the bright lights and loud music can also affect how they feel and act.
HSP is often mistaken for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While it’s true that both those with HSP and ADHD can react strongly to sensory information, those with ADHD often have difficulty focusing or paying attention.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be another condition that people confuse with HSP. But experiencing high sensitivity isn’t a sign of ASD. People with ASD tend to experience hypersensitivity (an exaggerated response) or hyposensitivity (an underwhelming response) to sensory situations.

09/01/2025

Salicylates can affect your body in different ways, making it hard to identify the root of your symptoms and confirm a diagnosis. People can have different types of reactions, ranging from a mild sensitivity to a life-threatening allergy.

Think you might have a salicylate sensitivity? An allergist explains where you might find these chemicals, symptoms they can cause and what to do if you’re sensitive to them.

09/01/2025

At just 80 calories, discover the magic of our decadent chocolate espresso tofu mousse.

Yes, tofu for dessert! This chocolate espresso mousse is a high-protein, low-calorie and oh-so-tasty option.