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How To Know if You’re a Highly Sensitive Person—and Why It’s Different From Being an Empath

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  These two personality types are often mistaken for each other, but the distinctions are important to know. By   Jessica Migala     Updated on December 6, 2022   Medically reviewed by   Anju Goel, MD, MPH  Share  Tweet  Pin  Email × 00:00 00:05 Do the people in your life tell you how genuine and compassionate you are? And that you're extremely emotionally in tune with those around you? Then you might be a "highly sensitive person" (HSP), a personality type sometimes mistaken for an empath because they share a sense of true empathy for others. Here's what it means to be a highly sensitive person, how to know if you are one, and why being an empath is actually a different thing, according to experts. GETTY IMAGES What Is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Those who are highly sensitive "are really kind, caring, compassionate, empathetic, genuine people who want to help others and the world," said sensitivity expert and psychotherapist ...
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The 6 Best Ankle Braces That'll Help Alleviate Pain and Swelling, According to Podiatrists

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  An estimated 25,000 ankle injuries occur in the U.S. every day — these supportive picks can help anyone through recovery. By   Sanah Faroke     Published on January 5, 2022  Share  Tweet  Pin  Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about  our process . If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. ADOBESTOCK Whether you're taking a leisurely hike or playing a fast-paced game of tennis, there's nothing worse than rolling or  straining your ankle . But it's a common occurrence: About 25,000 people report an ankle sprain per day, according to the  American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society . Luckily, an ankle brace may be able to help. "An ankle brace, when worn after an injury, would help support the ankle and foot by providing an external layer of support to help facilitate healing the injured internal structures (ligaments and muscle tendons)," says  Chan...
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7 Side Effects of Going Keto

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  The low-carb, high-fat plan promises quick weight loss, but health experts worry about these side effects and complications. By   Amanda MacMillan     Updated on August 23, 2022   Medically reviewed by   Chika Anekwe, MD  Share  Tweet  Pin  Email × 00:22 08:43 The ketogenic diet—also known as the "keto diet" or just "keto"—is a big thing in weight-loss plans, touted by  celebs  like Halle Berry, Kourtney Kardashian, and  Jenna Jameson . The diet involves cutting way back on carbohydrates, to 50 grams a day or less, to help the body achieve a state of ketosis, in which it has to burn fat (rather than sugar) for energy. Doctors say that the keto diet can be helpful in treating epilepsy; it's unclear exactly why, but something about a ketogenic state seems to reduce the frequency of seizures. A July 2021 review published in  Frontiers in Nutrition  confirmed the benefits ketogenic diets can have in reducing seizur...
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Mediterranean Diet Food List: How To Follow The Popular Meal Plan

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  Unlike other diets, the Mediterranean diet doesn't have strict rules or cut out any food groups. By   Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD     Updated on November 21, 2022   Medically reviewed by   Allison Herries, RDN  Share  Tweet  Pin  Email The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular diets. And there's a reason: The diet helps lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and age-related memory decline. 1 Unlike other popular diets, the  Mediterranean diet  doesn't involve strict rules like calorie counting or tracking macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Instead, followers consume foods that are part of the traditional diet of people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Those foods include many vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish.  If that sounds like a preferable eating style, here's an overview of the foods that make up the bulk of the Mediterranean diet and the foods y...
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