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Registering for the COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be quite the challenge, and even more so for older adults and those without computer access. A poll published in the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging showed that 42% of people aged 50 to 80, and 45% over age 65, never had set up accounts in their doctors’ patient portals. The poll sampled data from 2,000 adults. Key Takeaways 45% of adults over 65 don’t have online medical accounts, often necessary for vaccine registration....

With so many vitamin and supplement suppliers on the web, it can be a challenge to figure out which site is the best. Whether you have a particular product in mind or are just browsing for top-rated picks, there are many websites for all of your vitamin and supplement needs. Choosing a reliable online retailer with high-quality supplements, dependable shipping, and affordable prices is essential. Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN says, “when looking for the best website to purchase vitamins, consumers should first determine that the brand they are searching for is reputable and has positive data on U....

A set of adjustable dumbbells provides an efficient way to get a complete workout at home. Adjustable dumbbells “provide access to an entire dumbbell rack that occupies only a fraction of space,” Prince Brathwaite, CPT, founder of Trooper Fitness, says. Most adjustable dumbbells range in weight from five to 50 pounds but some go as high as 80 or 90 pounds, allowing you to perform a full-body set of exercises. The pairs we recommend can replace anywhere from three to 15 (or more) dumbbells in a single set, making them a great space-saving option for anyone who does strength training at home....

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can evoke a range of emotions from shock to anger to sadness. Yet, as the focus shifts to fighting the physical disease, the mental health impacts of the diagnosis may be overlooked. This article will outline the potential mental health impact of a breast cancer diagnosis and discuss the factors that could make mental health issues more likely in the wake of a diagnosis. It will then explore ways to cope with and treat the mental health challenges that can come with a diagnosis of breast cancer....

If you are parents of multiples, you may be well aware of a behavioral trait that can affect twins in a way that is unlike any other children. It is characterized by misbehavior or tantrums that can escalate exponentially, occurring anywhere from infancy right up until early childhood. Known as twin escalation syndrome (TES), the condition is defined by the tendency of multiples to copy and intensify the behavior of the other, cycling back and forth until the behavior becomes near-unbearable....

Science encompasses several different topics, which include health and safety in the early grades in school. Other than health and safety, science topics that first graders can expect to study are the physical sciences, earth science, life science, and environmental science. These are the same sciences that children begin exploring in their kindergarten science studies. In first grade, they build on what they have learned in kindergarten. Your child will learn more than just scientific facts....

Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Jared Watson Jared Watson is the co-founder and lead vocalist in the band, Dirty Heads. Dirty Heads is a reggae, hip-hop, and rock band from Huntington Beach, California....

Food is important for all aspects of life, and fertility is no exception. Our bodies get the vitamins and minerals we need from our daily diet, and creating a new life­—which is exactly what fertility health is all about—also requires micronutrients. So, do you need supplemental vitamins for fertility? We don’t completely understand yet how diet and micronutrients directly influence fertility, but researchers are learning more every day. We know that some nutrient deficiencies can cause fertility problems....

One of the most amazing aspects of parenting is watching your child grow from a tiny, helpless infant to a full-fledged child full of opinions, ideas, preferences, style, and quirks. Yes, sometimes we might wish our defiant preschooler or surly teen would revert back to their rosy-cheeked baby self. But watching your child grow into themselves is a true gift, no matter how exacerbating it can be at times. All children are unique in their own ways, and one of our top jobs as parents is to nurture those qualities in our children that make them who they are....

A perinatologist, which is also called a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist, is an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) who specializes in high-risk pregnancy. In addition to their OB/GYN residency, a perinatologist also completes a three-year fellowship that focuses on complications of pregnancy (medical, fetal, genetic, and more) and their effects on the pregnant person as well as the fetus. MFM training also involves the assessment and treatment of fetal complications or conditions. These specialists often work with a general OB/GYN or midwife to provide care to patients, which can include supplementary and complementary care....

Your toddler’s journey to self-feeding starts with the introduction of finger foods and gradually progresses to using a spoon and fork. Some parents hesitate to introduce utensils to the toddler feeding process because it can be a recipe for a mess. There are ways you can minimize the mess as you help your child master the skills of self-feeding. Signs of Readiness Generally speaking, most children will be ready to start using a spoon by around their first birthday....

If you have been drinking at a level that is considered high-risk or heavy drinking, you may want to consider making a change in your drinking patterns or quit altogether. But which is the best choice for you? Should you try moderating your alcohol consumption, or should you try to quit? Many people do learn to moderate their drinking and are successful in returning to a pattern of low-risk drinking. Just as there are support groups for those trying to quit drinking, there are support groups for those who are trying to cut down or moderate their drinking....

If you’ve been looking at supplements for fertility, you’ve likely come across recommendations for folic acid. One of the B-vitamins, folate (or folic acid, as it’s known in supplement form) is needed for the development of red blood cells and DNA production. Folate also plays an important role in cell division. Low folate blood levels are associated with a form of anemia. Folic acid is clearly an essential nutrient in the body....

What Does Zara Mean? Zara is a girl’s name meaning “radiance.” The name Zara has multiple origins, but most notably it is a variation of Zahrah, a name derived from Arabic roots meaning “blooming flower.” Zara is also considered to be diminutive of the Bulgarian name Zaharina, which is a feminine form of the masculine name Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning ‘God remembers.’ Zara is also the name of the well-known Spanish-owned clothing retailer, but that doesn’t take away from the charm of this beautiful and somewhat uncommon name....

Keep Your Thoughts and Feelings In-Check Spend a few minutes thinking about your own emotions after this year you’ve gone through this year. You’re probably feeling a lot of different emotions. In the “Ask a Therapist” series, I’ll be answering your questions about all things mental health and psychology. Whether you are struggling with a mental health condition, coping with anxiety about a life situation, or simply looking for a therapist’s insight, submit a question....

Talk to Your Doctor First things first, though. Talk to your physician to see if you have any underlying health issues that may be impacting your ability to sleep. Your physician may want to conduct a sleep study or perform some tests to ensure a medical issue isn’t to blame. In the “Ask a Therapist” series, I’ll be answering your questions about all things mental health and psychology. Whether you are struggling with a mental health condition, coping with anxiety about a life situation, or simply looking for a therapist’s insight, submit a question....

Serotonin is a naturally-occurring neurotransmitter (a type of chemical that sends messages between neurons in the brain). The body can make serotonin on its own, but sometimes not in the amount we need to function optimally. You’ve probably heard about serotonin levels in relation to depression, as one of serotonin’s most important functions is balancing mood. In addition, the chemical contributes to an overall feeling of well-being, which is why several antidepressant medications are designed to increase levels of serotonin in the brain....

Depression is a mental disorder that can potentially cause severe feelings of sadness and hopelessness. There are many forms of this condition and double depression is an often overlooked one. Double depression can develop in the context of persistent depressive disorder (PDD), formerly known as dysthymia. It is an informal term used to describe persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder occurring at the same time. The condition usually starts as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) and becomes double depression when a person with PDD also develops major depressive disorder (MDD)....

Your explanatory style affects your life in ways you may not realize. It can minimize your stress response or exacerbate it. It can keep you feeling safe in socially dangerous situations, or endangered in relatively safe ones. It can motivate you when you’re faced with challenges or leave you feeling vulnerable to them. Grounded in scientific method, explanatory style is defined by psychologists Gregory McClell Buchanan and Martin EP Seligman as “our tendency to offer similar explanations for different events....

Compliments are less likely to be given by people who suffer from social anxiety than those who are naturally comfortable in social situations. However, by learning the rules of giving good compliments, and putting them into practice daily, you can become just as adept at giving praise. Giving compliments is an important social skill to learn because it is a great way to start conversations, develop social bonds and reduce anxiety about communicating....