From the pages of Psychiatric Times: June 2023
In the June issue of Psychiatric Times, we’ve worked with experts from diverse psychiatric areas to bring you thoughtful articles on a wide variety of psychiatric topics, from neuromodulation for eating disorders to adolescent ethics education on mental health care in the age of social media. Here are some highlights of the matter. Conversations with … Read more
The mustard and cottage cheese diet
You may have heard of popular TikTok food trends like Cowboy Caviar Ice Cream Fruit Rollups. Some may taste delicious and introduce fans to new food combinations, while others may make you vomit just thinking about them. The latest food trend claims that eating it will make you feel healthy, if a little weirded out … Read more
Arizona may begin giving expanded access to birth control in July
Soon it is expected that Arizonans will be able to get birth control pills without a prescription. Expanded access could go into effect as early as July 5, according to state health officials. A 2021 law signed by former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican, allows Arizona pharmacists to dispense self-administered contraceptives (the pill, patch … Read more
Strenuous exercise can increase the risk of stroke for individuals at risk
Advertisment Regular exercise is widely recognized as a key component of a healthy lifestyle. However, a recent study sheds light on the potential risks associated with strenuous exercise for people with carotid artery stenosis, a condition that affects approximately five percent of adults in the United States. This condition involves plaque buildup in the carotid … Read more
This is the best time to exercise to improve blood sugars, according to a new study
The timing of exercise can affect blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. People who exercised in the afternoon were more likely to have lower blood sugar levels. Experts point out that exercising at any time of day is important for diabetes management. Exercise is a useful tool in … Read more
Cyltezo Biosimilar launches today in the United States
Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that its biosimilar adalimumab (Humira; AbbVie) Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) is now commercially available in the United States.1 Cyltezo is the first and only adalimumab interchangeable biosimilar approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cyltezo was first approved by the FDA in 2017 and received interchangeability designation in 2021. As of … Read more
You can do push-pull exercises on leg day as well
You hear the term push-pull training and you probably think of upper-body workouts where you replace pushing exercises, such as push-ups and bench presses, with pulling movements, such as chin-ups and dumbbell rows. But the time-efficient structure of a push-pull workout can (and should) also apply to leg day, says Dane Miklaus, CSCS, founder of … Read more
I made 100 climbs every day for a week – here are four things I learned
Mountain climbers have proven to be a great way to improve core strength, as well as add definition to your upper body muscles. And yet, in all my time training over the past decade or so, I could probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve tried them. Never one to focus on … Read more
Scissor kicks: how to do them and the benefits for building core strength
When it comes to working out our abs, many of us stick to the basics and opt for crunches, sit-ups, and planks to train our core. That said, not all ab exercises are created equal, and one that doesn’t get much attention (but does a great job of working your core) is the humble scissor … Read more