Jerilyn Covert

2 months ago | silversneakers.com | Jerilyn Covert

These heart health principles go way beyond the run-of-the-mill advice. Did you know that someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States? It’s true—and the risk gets higher with age. The average heart attack age for men is 65, and 72 is the average age for women. Of course, you’ve probably heard advice before on how to prevent a heart attack. And it probably goes something like this: Be active, give up hamburgers and fries, and stop smoking if you smoke.

Nov 19, 2024 | medscape.com | Jerilyn Covert

Nov. 19, 2024 — President-elect Donald J. Trump has said that he would nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is the federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 160 million through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Nov 18, 2024 | clubmental.com | Jerilyn Covert

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn’t just affect a person’s thoughts. It can ripple through relationships. From romantic partnerships to friendships and family ties, OCD can create unique challenges. Let’s explore the common causes of tension, caused by OCD, that slowly tug at the ties that bind us—as well as expert advice to help strengthen these connections. 1. You Can’t Stop Questioning Their Feelings About YouThe Challenge: Uncertainty feeds OCD.

Jun 11, 2024 | silversneakers.com | Jerilyn Covert

Nearly a quarter of Americans with diabetes are undiagnosed. Are you one of them? Daniel Cox had been studying diabetes for 40 years when he woke up one night with classic symptoms of diabetes. “Not only did I find myself getting up in the night more often to use the bathroom, but all of a sudden I was drinking a lot of water,” says Cox, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a professor in the department of medicine and the department of psychiatry at the University of Virginia.

Sep 12, 2023 | yahoo.com | Jerilyn Covert

OCD can cause intrusive thoughts during sexYou’ve had a date night worthy of a (non-cringy) Bachelor episode. The romance? Off the charts. The mood? Lit. The condoms? Stocked. And then it happens. OCD-related intrusive thoughts burst into the bedroom like the threesome partner from hell. Indeed, intrusive thoughts—a cornerstone of OCD—may be a common source of coitus interruptus.