MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'healthy relationships'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:38:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724269&cid=t_149121_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fpost-menopause-sex-is-great-in-so-many-ways%2F This article may help give hope and debunk some myths.Sex after menopause brings more than pleasure. It lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity and reduces pain, according to a mass of evidence that has been piling up in recent years.More Pleasure, Less PainSex reduces pain. An orgasm releases the hormones oxytocin and endorphins (the brain’s pain and anxiety reliever) so that pain declines. This means that the pain from arthritis, headaches and most other pain is reduced, according to a study published in the Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine.Full story at; Post-Menopause Sex Is Great in So Many Ways | Womens eNews. Share, print or e-mail this articleStudy Confirms Sex is Better than MasturbationRelapse RevisitedSex is Better at 50 than Age 30 or 40Masturbation in Recover... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724269 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:46:16 +0100 4724269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696684&cid=t_149121_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F11%2Fintroducing-sex-and-intimacy-in-the-digital-age%2F The Internet and smartphones have significantly changed how ordinary people interact not only with one another, but with their own sexuality. Intimacy takes on new definitions, as we use technology to not only keep in touch and connected with one another, but for sexting and other talk that has, in the past, been reserved for face-to-face time. You may not be doing it, but I bet dimes to donuts someone you know is. Which is a very good reason to have a blog about sex, intimacy and technology here at Psych Central. I’m pleased to introduce Sex and Intimacy in the Digital Age, a blog about sexual addiction and problems, adultery and cheating in the digital age of the Internet, smartphones, and always being connected. A day doesn’t go by where we don’t hear how the Internet and other di... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696684 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:24:27 +0100 4696684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478177&cid=t_149121_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fvalentines-day-and-heart-attacks.html Did you have a nice Valentine's Day yesterday? My husband and I celebrated our 32nd together...31 of them as a married couple. People say that's an accomplishment, I say it's a commitment that we made to one another to enjoy the good times together, and work through the challenging ones, and we've had our share of those. We take our vows before God seriously, if we didn't, I can honestly say I'm not sure where we'd be. I can tell you that if you don't work through the challenges, in many cases you may be missing out on the miracle of a stronger relationship on the other side of the challenge. A healthy marriage relationship is better for us in some ways than food. Most of you know that my husband has had a heart attack, and ongoing heart issues, we did have another scare last month that pu... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478177 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:10:00 +0100 4478177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464493&cid=t_149121_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthree-rs-of-health-and-wellness%2F2011.02.11 I’d like to talk about how rodents, relationships, and riding relate to overall health and wellness. This idea comes from a nicely-written New York Times piece entitled, “Does Loneliness Reduce the Benefits of Exercise?” Here, Gretchen Reynolds reviews a few intriguing studies about how relationships may affect exercise, stress hormone levels, and intelligence. The combo caught my eye. Anyone who pays attention to wellness knows that exercise produces more flexible arteries, more durable hearts, and leaner body shapes. These benefits are obvious, and honestly, sometimes a bit tiresome to write about. To me, a far more interesting — and lesser known — benefit of regular exercise is that it might make us smarter. Here’s where the rodents come into the story. As ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464493 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:00:40 +0100 4464493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302162&cid=t_149121_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F31%2Fintroducing-neuroscience-and-relationships%2F Well, as we say goodbye to another year, I have an early new year’s present for everyone — a new blog! I’m pleased to introduce Neuroscience and Relationships with Dr. Athena Staik. Dr. Athena Staik has been studying the brain, the neuroscience of attachments, and cutting edge tools for accelerated success and human change for over 10 years. With a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy, and an MA and BA in psychology, her work is influenced by a wide range of psychological models, with an emphasis on positive, strengths-based approaches. “On this blog, I’d like to share some of the methods I use, principles, recent findings as it relates to the brain and healthy personal lives and relationships, how understanding how our brain and body are designed is an essential part... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302162 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:29:57 +0100 4302162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060551&cid=t_149121_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdramatic-or-dull-10-tv-relationships-were-glad-were-not-in%2F Watching TV is such an ego boost. Look at all the crazy relationships they’ve got going on inside that small screen! Sure, the characters have perfect teeth, expertly maintained figures, and shelter-magazine-worthy homes. And of course we’re jealous of all that. But we sure as hell don’t envy their romantic situations, whether they’re as dull as a doorknob or as dramatic as a David Mamet monologue. However, they’re all addictively fun to watch, because they make us feel better and superior about our own lives and relationships. (Thank you, tee-vee.) Yes, we know it’s just acting (and sometimes bad acting at that, Brothers & Sisters and Parenthood), but we’d like you to meet 10 TV relationships we’re thankful we’re not having. ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060551 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:20:04 +0100 4060551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786133&cid=t_149121_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fholding-hands-is-good-for-the-heart%2F2010.07.24 A trained observer is what most electrophysiologists are. And being a trained observer carries over into real life, as would the handiness of a plumber, or the strength of a brick layer, or the wordsmithing of a journalist. Will and I drive past our house. “Where are we going now,” he asks in the exasperated tone of a 13 year old. I need to take a picture. Why? Because middle-aged patients who’ve recently realized that their life is half over often seek clues to longevity. Let’s take stressed-out, middle-aged patients who’ve somehow been rendered free of AF (maybe by a skillful ablation, or more likely just happenstance). Let’s also say they don’t smoke, drink excessively, have normal blood pressure, normal blood sugar, and aren’t obese.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786133 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3786133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710559&cid=t_149121_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-makes-a-conversation-psychotherapy%2F2010.06.29 Years ago I had a student who repeatedly asked me how psychotherapy works. “How is it different than a conversation?” When I think of psychotherapy, I think in terms of the talking itself as being the aspect that helps — and yes, of course it can be used in conjunction with medications. I think of it as being structured — in terms of time and place and frequency — and being all about the patient. And whether or not it’s actually discussed, some of what works is about the relationship — most people don’t get better talking to someone they despise, and the warmth, empathy, feeling listened to and cared for, well, they’re all important. And I also think of it as being a process over time. These are all parts of my definition, however, and ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710559 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3710559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828478&cid=t_149121_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F09%2Favoiding-need-for-hiv-or-aids-vaccine.html Research is a wonderful thing, and to wake up to news that some progress has been made toward a vaccine for a disease as terrible as AIDS is encouraging, but the results of a study done in Thialand are quite modest. There were about 16,000 participants in the study within an age range of about 18-30, all HIV negative when they started. About 1/2 were given a placebo, and the other half a mixture of vaccines. About 50 in the vaccinated group eventually got HIV while in the placebo group, about 74 got the disease. Is this a dramatic? I'm inclined to say no, but I'm not a scientist and don't know every detail that goes into a study (a lot of money for sure), so cannot judge. My focus is always more toward prevention.STD's (sexually transmitted diseases) are not something I spend a lot of time... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828478 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:45:00 +0100 2828478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382875&cid=t_149121_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Ffoodie-friends-on-twitter.html Yesterday I spent some time focusing in on some food friends that follow me on Twitter. If you don't know about Twitter by now, it's a type of social networking, you "follow" people you are interested in, and they follow you. If you "follow" someone, you can view their 140 or is that 147? character "tweets" or phrases they write. You can use this to communicate with fellow twitterers real-time, or you can use it to announce something, like the latest post you put on your blog.It's really a fun and quick way to meet people who share common interests with you...personally I use TweetDeck, a service many download, it helps keep my Twitter communication organized. So if your on Twitter, and you're not following me yet, please do, click here! Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382875 Sun, 03 May 2009 03:48:00 +0100 2382875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455548&cid=t_149121_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsunday-inspiration-my-grandparents.html My first post to this blog was dedicated to my Grandfather, and since it's been a long time since I started this blog, I thought I'd bring that post up to the top and repost it with some changes to include a bit about my dear Grandmother. My grandfather, John K. Mitchell, lived to be 97 years old, outliving my Grandmother who lived to be 90, and was 3 years older than him. She was the girl next door, he loved her from the age of 14. Grandad passed away a few years ago, it was a blessing to have a grandfather into my 50's and he was very special to me.He was a retired Air Force Captain with many stories to tell, I loved to listen to him so much, that when he was in his late 80's we made a set of video tapes of him sharing his life story. I treasure these tapes. He wasn't a God-fearing man u... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455548 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:17:00 +0100 1455548