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Long term investing works well, but it doesn't always work for each individual stock. It hits us in the gut when we see fellow investors suffer a loss. Spare a thought for those who held Dreadnought Resources Limited (ASX:DRE) for five whole years - as the share price tanked 90%. The falls have accelerated recently, with the share price down 57% in the last three months. Of course, this share price action may well have been influenced by the 24% decline in the broader market, throughout the period.

While a drop like that is definitely a body blow, money isn't as important as health and happiness.

See our latest analysis for Dreadnought Resources

With zero revenue generated over twelve months, we don't think that Dreadnought Resources has proved its business plan yet. You have to wonder why venture capitalists aren't funding it. So it seems shareholders are too busy dreaming about the progress to come than dwelling on the current (lack of) revenue. It seems likely some shareholders believe that Dreadnought Resources will find or develop a valuable new mine before too long.

As a general rule, if a company doesn't have much revenue, and it loses money, then it is a high risk investment. There is almost always a chance they will need to raise more capital, and their progress - and share price - will dictate how dilutive that is to current holders. While some such companies go on to make revenue, profits, and generate value, others get hyped up by hopeful naifs before eventually going bankrupt. Some Dreadnought Resources investors have already had a taste of the bitterness stocks like this can leave in the mouth.

When it reported in December 2019 Dreadnought Resources had minimal cash in excess of all liabilities consider its expenditure: just AU$328k to be specific. So if it hasn't remedied the situation already, it will almost certainly have to raise more capital soon. That probably explains why the share price is down 37% per year, over 5 years. The image below shows how Dreadnought Resources's balance sheet has changed over time; if you want to see the precise values, simply click on the image.

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It can be extremely risky to invest in a company that doesn't even have revenue. There's no way to know its value easily. Would it bother you if insiders were selling the stock? It would bother me, that's for sure. It only takes a moment for you to check whether we have identified any insider sales recently.

Investors should note that there's a difference between Dreadnought Resources's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price change, which we've covered above. Arguably the TSR is a more complete return calculation because it accounts for the value of dividends (as if they were reinvested), along with the hypothetical value of any discounted capital that have been offered to shareholders. Dreadnought Resources hasn't been paying dividends, but its TSR of -87% exceeds its share price return of -90%, implying it has either spun-off a business, or raised capital at a discount; thereby providing additional value to shareholders.

It's good to see that Dreadnought Resources has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 50% in the last twelve months. Notably the five-year annualised TSR loss of 33% per year compares very unfavourably with the recent share price performance. We generally put more weight on the long term performance over the short term, but the recent improvement could hint at a (positive) inflection point within the business. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Dreadnought Resources better, we need to consider many other factors. Take risks, for example - Dreadnought Resources has 6 warning signs (and 3 which can't be ignored) we think you should know about.

Dreadnought Resources is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on AU exchanges.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

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Turmeric, also known as the golden spice, is popular in Asian cuisine and has been a part of traditional Indian medicine or Ayurveda for thousands of years.

Most of turmerics health properties can be attributed to curcumin, a compound that has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (1).

Recent studies indicate that turmeric may play a role in weight loss (2).

However, you may wonder whether its effective and how much you would have to take to see results.

This article explains whether turmeric aids weight loss.

Recent research has examined turmerics role in weight loss.

In fact, test-tube studies suggest that curcumin may suppress particular inflammatory markers that play a role in obesity. These markers are typically elevated in people with excess weight or obesity (3).

Animal studies indicate that this compound may promote weight loss, reduce fat tissue growth, curb weight regain, and enhance your sensitivity to the hormone insulin (3, 4, 5, 6).

Whats more, a 30-day study in 44 people who were previously unable to lose weight found that supplementing twice a day with 800 mg of curcumin and 8 mg of piperine led to significant reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist and hip circumference (7).

Piperine is a compound in black pepper that may boost curcumin absorption by up to 2,000% (8).

Furthermore, a review of 21 studies in over 1,600 people linked curcumin intake to reduced weight, BMI, and waist circumference. It also noted increased levels of adiponectin, a hormone that helps regulate your metabolism (2, 9).

While current research is promising, more human studies are needed before turmeric can be recommended for weight loss.

Turmerics antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity mostly related to its compound curcumin may play a role in weight loss. All the same, further human research is necessary.

In general, turmeric and curcumin are considered safe.

Short-term research demonstrates that taking up to 8 grams of curcumin per day poses little risk to health, though long-term studies are needed (10, 11).

Nonetheless, some people who take large doses of this compound may experience adverse effects, such as allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, skin rash, or diarrhea (10).

Also, those with the following conditions should avoid turmeric supplements:

Note that theres insufficient evidence regarding the safety of these supplements among pregnant or breastfeeding women. Therefore, they should avoid them.

Moreover, some turmeric products may contain filler ingredients not revealed on the label, so its best to choose a supplement that has been certified by a third party, such as NSF International or Informed Choice.

Curcumin may also interact with many medications, including anticoagulants, antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, antihistamines, and chemotherapy drugs (16).

Consult your healthcare provider to determine whether turmeric or curcumin supplements are right for you.

Turmeric and curcumin are widely considered safe, but large doses may have adverse effects. Certain populations should avoid these supplements.

Turmeric comes in several forms, though the easiest way to use it is as a cooking spice.

Its also enjoyed in beverages like turmeric ginger tea and golden milk, which is made by heating milk, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon powder.

In Indian cuisine, turmeric is commonly consumed in tea with black pepper and other ingredients like honey, ginger, olive oil, and coconut oil.

That said, most human studies suggest that health benefits are only seen at higher doses, such as those found in turmeric extracts or curcumin supplements.

Thats because turmeric is used in small amounts as a spice. Moreover, the spice contains a mere 28% curcumin whereas extracts pack up to 95% curcumin (3, 17).

You may want to choose a supplement that includes black pepper, as its compounds significantly improve curcumin absorption.

Although there are no official dosage guidelines for these supplements, most research suggests that 5002,000 mg of turmeric extract per day is sufficient to see potential benefits (8).

However, you should avoid taking high doses of turmeric for longer than 23 months at a time, as long-term safety research is unavailable.

While you shouldnt expect turmeric to aid weight loss, this powerful herb has numerous other benefits, such as lowering your risk of brain conditions and heart disease.

Remember to inform your healthcare provider of any supplements youre taking, including turmeric and curcumin.

Turmeric is a versatile spice and can be used in cooking or taken as a supplement. Though its effects on weight loss need to be studied further, it may provide numerous other benefits.

Turmeric is a popular spice associated with many benefits, including heart and brain health.

While it holds promise for weight loss, more extensive human studies are needed before it can be recommended for this purpose.

Turmeric and its active compound curcumin are widely recognized as safe, but you should consult a health professional if you have any concerns.

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Katy resident Lisa Carey just bought a full-length mirror. She hasnt used one in years.

Recently, she appreciates her reflection more. Its not just the changes in her own body the weight loss that matters, she explained. Its what she can do without feeling weighed down.

Im doing things now that Id never do before, said Carey, 53.

For example, she recently headed to a Twenty One Pilots concert with her daughter, stood the entire time, danced to the music and posed for photos. Spending more time with her children has been her goal since day one. The whole reason I did this was to be the mom I needed to be, she said.

That required hitting a reset button, Carey said. While a number of people find success in fasting or other weight loss programs, for her the answer came with surgery.

But first, she had to commit to making major changes in her diet.

A lot of people look at surgery and think its an easy way out, Carey said. Theres nothing easy about this.

Careys weight gain had been gradual. She added a few pounds after the birth of her first two children. Then she was diagnosed with traumatic fibromyalgia, deep pain triggered by a car accident.

All of a sudden, this active lifestyle I had wasnt as active as before, she said. And the medications didnt help.

In addition, in vitro fertilization for her third and fourth children also affected her fitness. All you want to do is sleep, she recalled. Youre so tired from the hormones and you just shut down. My active lifestyle was gone.

Carey said she tried everything to lose the weight, but nothing worked.

A year and a half ago, she started researching surgical options. I just decided that Im sick of this, she said. My body was not the person I was inside, and my body was ruling my world.

Carey yearned for the days when she felt like an active mom. As her youngest children entered their teenage years, she wanted to be more involved in their lives.

I was so weighed down with the weight, she said. It was keeping me from what I wanted to do. I wanted to be the mom I was before. I was inside - but I wanted to be that mom outside.

Carey booked a consultation with Dr. Ricardo Bonnor at Texas Surgical Arts, who explained her options. They made a plan for Carey to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery, removing part of her stomach.

Bonnor stressed how active a role Carey would have to assume in the process. He also explained that theres a stigma that persists, associated with the operation. Some patients need help, he said.

Still, its not a quick fix. You have to have the proper mindset, mentality and attitude, Bonnor said. Surgery is just a component.

Carey had to completely change the way she looked at food. Food is fuel, she said. Its not entertainment. And so much of what we do is wrapped around what you eat.

She had to learn to eat on a schedule, watch portion sizes and make time for breakfast.

For the two weeks before surgery, Carey could only eat soft foods. She also eliminated sugar, carbohydrates, alcohol and carbonated beverages completely.

After surgery, she maintained a liquid diet for a week, consuming only three ounces of nourishment at a time.

With time, she was able to add in more food. But even now, she maintains certain dietary restrictions. She counts about 1,500 calories a day and limits her carb intake. She upped the amount of water she drinks and the amount of protein she eats.

Its a total and complete lifestyle change, Carey said. Its all about the foods you eat and when you eat them.

In addition, she tries to increase her exercise. Even when she doesnt have time for a work-out, she makes an effort. For example, shell park her car farther from a destination to increase the walk.

In total, Carey has lost 120 pounds. She also had a tummy tuck to eliminate extra skin.

I didnt go in thinking that this was a magic wand, that my life would be great if only I lost weight, Carey said. I truly started this process, just because I wanted to be the person outside that I was inside. I wanted to be healthier.

Bonnor said that Carey has been an exceptional patient. Shes a great case of someone who made a powerful transformation, both on the inside and outside, he said.

She considers the lifestyle changes a long-term solution. The scale is just a number, she said. What really matters is how you feel when you look at yourself.

Carey has always been a busy person. In addition to being a wife and mother, she runs her own social media management company, New Creative Media, and maintains a blog, Money Saving Parent.

Self-care starts with acknowledging our weaknesses and then tackling them, Carey said. Were a lot stronger than we think we are.

Lindsay Peyton is a Houston-based freelance writer.

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Dear Dietitian,

I have diabetes and I recently bought a new sweetener called allulose. Can you tell me more about it from a dietitians view?

Thanks,

Jill

Dear Jill,

Allulose, or D-psicose, is the newest member of non-nutritive sweeteners. It is actually classified as a rare sugar because it is found naturally in small amounts in some foods, such as wheat, maple syrup, kiwi, and figs. It is available in both liquid and solid forms, and it is also added to commercial products like Quest protein bars.

Allulose was first discovered in the 1940s, but it was Japanese scientist Ken Izumori who discovered the enzyme that converts fructose to allulose in 1994 (1). Allulose is considered an epimer of fructose (fruit sugar) since it has the same chemical formula but a different molecular structure. Today most of allulose is made from corn.

Sugar, or sucrose, is a heavy hitter when it comes to calories. Excess calories lead to excess weight, which increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The goal of non-nutritive sweeteners like allulose is to replace, or at least reduce, the use of sugar. Allulose does not raise blood sugar levels or cause an increase in insulin levels. Therefore, it may be useful to those who have diabetes or who are overweight. Some small studies have shown allulose to aid in weight loss and decrease body fat, but many more studies are needed before this claim can be added to its list of attributes.

Allulose tastes like sugar and has a similar mouth feel and texture. It boasts no aftertaste like some other non-nutritive sweeteners. It browns better than table sugar, making it appealing to bakers, and claims to add the same fluff to cotton candy and chewiness to caramel as sucrose. Allulose is 70% as sweet as sugar, so when cooking, about 1 1/3 cups of allulose is equivalent to 1 cup of sugar.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), allulose has 0.4 calories per gram compared to 4 calories per gram in sucrose. While it is absorbed by the small intestine, it is not metabolized into energy, thereby yielding negligible calories (2). Since allulose is a type of sugar, it is included in the carbohydrate and sugar content on the nutrition label. However, it is not considered an added sugar.

As with many products concocted in a lab, allulose has potential side effects. If consumed in large quantities it may cause abdominal discomfort, excessive gas, or diarrhea. More studies are needed to understand the long-term safety of its use and other potential side effects.

Finally, be prepared to adjust your budget if youre going to add allulose to your grocery list. A 32-oz bag of granulated allulose will set you back $21.99 on Amazon. To soften the sticker shock, it scored an impressive 4.3 out of 5 stars in 91 reviews (3).

Until next time, be healthy!

Dear Dietitian

References

1. Psicose, 26 December 2019, HiMyNameIsFrancesca. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psicose

2. Iida T, Hayashi N, et al. Failure of d-psicose absorbed in the small intestine to metabolize into energy and its low large intestinal fermentability in humans. Metabolism 2010: 59:206-214.

3. https://www.amazon.com/ALLULOSE-Sweetener-Natural-Alternative-Granular/dp/B07X3QTLQV/. Retrieved March 22, 2020.

Leanne McCrate is an award-winning dietitian based in Missouri. Her mission is to educate the public on sound, evidence-based nutrition. Do you have a nutrition question? Email her at deardietitian411@gmail.com.

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Though self-isolating is the best way to protect against COVID-19, being stuck at home can lead to some unhealthy behaviors, including overeating due to stress and boredom.

While taking comfort in food during times of stress is a normal reaction, overeating regularly can negatively affect your health and increase your stress and anxiety levels.

Here are 13 ways to prevent stress eating when youre stuck at home.

Its important to differentiate stress eating from disordered eating practices. If you feel that you have disordered eating tendencies, these tips are not appropriate for your needs.

For information on eating disorder treatment and additional support, contact the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline.

One of the most helpful ways to prevent overeating is to understand why its happening in the first place. There are many reasons why you may be compelled to overeat, including being stressed out or bored.

If you find yourself eating too frequently or eating too much in one sitting, take a minute and check in with yourself. First, its important to determine whether youre eating because youre hungry and need nourishment, or whether theres another reason.

Before you eat, pay special attention to how youre feeling, such as stressed, bored, lonely, or anxious. Simply pausing and evaluating the situation can help you understand what compels you to overeat and may help prevent overeating in the future.

That said, combating overeating is rarely easy, and you may have to seek professional help, especially if its a common occurrence or you eat to the point of discomfort and experience feelings of shame or guilt afterward. These may be signs of disordered eating (1).

Though having a jar of cookies or bowl of colorful candy on the counter may add to the visual appeal of your kitchen, this practice may lead to overeating.

Having tempting foods within eyesight can lead to frequent snacking and overeating, even when you arent hungry.

Research has shown that visual exposure to high calorie foods stimulates the striatum, a part of your brain that modulates impulse control, which may lead to increased cravings and overeating (2, 3, 4).

For this reason, its best to keep particularly tempting foods, including sugary baked goods, candy, chips, and cookies, out of sight, such as in a pantry or cupboard.

To be clear, theres nothing wrong with enjoying a tasty treat occasionally, even when youre not necessarily hungry. However, overindulging too often can harm both your physical and mental health (5).

You shouldnt change your normal eating schedule just because youre stuck at home. If youre used to having three meals a day, try to continue that schedule while youre working from home. The same goes for if you typically consume only two meals and a snack.

Though its easy to stray from your normal dietary pattern when your day-to-day schedule gets disrupted, its important to maintain some semblance of normalcy when it comes to eating.

You may find yourself adapting your eating pattern to accommodate your new normal, and thats OK. Just try to maintain a regular eating pattern based on your individual needs and your preferred eating times.

If youre really thrown off and find yourself constantly snacking, try making a schedule that includes at least two solid meals per day and following it until you feel that you have become comfortably consistent with your eating habits.

One of the most important nutrition rules to follow to prevent overeating is to not deprive your body of food. Oftentimes, being overly restrictive with food intake or consuming too few calories can lead to binging on high calorie foods and overeating (6, 7, 8).

Its never a good idea to follow a highly restrictive diet or deprive yourself of food, especially during stressful times.

Research has shown that restrictive dieting is not only ineffective for long-term weight loss but also can harm your physical and mental health and increase your stress levels (9, 10, 11).

Some good things come along with being stuck at home. Not having the option to eat out at restaurants makes you cook more meals yourself, which has been shown to improve overall health.

For example, a study in 11,396 people found that eating home-cooked meals more frequently was associated with a greater intake of fruits and vegetables.

Plus, it found that people who ate home-cooked meals more than 5 times per week were 28% less likely to be overweight and 24% less likely to have excess body fat, compared with those who ate home-cooked meals less than 3 times per week (12).

Whats more, planning your meals a few days ahead can help you kill time and has even been shown to improve diet quality and reduce obesity risk (13).

Being stuck at home gives you more time to focus on healthy habits, including drinking enough fluids. Maintaining proper hydration is important for overall health and may help you prevent overeating related to stress.

In fact, research has found an association between chronic dehydration and an elevated risk of obesity. Plus, being dehydrated can lead to alterations in mood, attention, and energy levels, which can also affect your eating habits (14, 15).

To combat dehydration, add a few slices of fresh fruit to your water to boost its flavor, which may help you drink more water throughout the day without adding a significant amount of sugar or number of calories to your diet.

Being stuck at home can take a serious toll on your activity levels, leading to boredom, stress, and increased snacking frequency. To combat this, make some time for daily physical activity.

If youre feeling lost due to the closing of your favorite gym or workout studio, try something new like a home workout on YouTube, taking a hike in nature, or simply walking or jogging around your neighborhood.

Research has shown that physical activity can boost mood and reduce stress, which may reduce your chances of stress eating (16).

When you suddenly find yourself with a lot of extra free time, boredom can quickly set in once you have tackled your to-do list for the day.

However, boredom can be prevented by making good use of your spare time. Everyone has hobbies that they have always wanted to try or projects that have been put off due to busy schedules.

Now is the perfect time to learn a new skill, tackle a home improvement project, organize your living spaces, take an educational course, or start a new hobby.

Learning something new or starting a project can not only prevent boredom but also likely make you feel more accomplished and less stressed.

Modern-day life is full of distractions. From smartphones to televisions to social media, youre surrounded by technology meant to distract you from your daily life.

Though catching up on a favorite TV show can help take your mind off of stressful events, its important to minimize distractions when eating a meal or snack, especially if you find yourself frequently overeating.

If youre used to dining while parked in front of your television, smartphone, or computer, try eating in a less distracting environment. Attempt to concentrate only on your food, paying special attention to feelings of hunger and fullness.

Being more present while you eat may help prevent overeating and can help you become more aware of your eating patterns and food intake (17).

Mindful eating is an excellent tool that can be used to bring more awareness to your eating habits.

Check out our 21-day mindful eating challenge here.

Its common for people to snack on foods directly from the containers in which they were sold, which may lead to overeating.

For example, grabbing a pint of ice cream from the freezer and eating directly from the container rather than doling out a single portion in a dish may cause you to eat more than you intended (18).

To combat this, practice portion control by serving yourself a single portion of food rather than eating out of larger containers.

Stocking your kitchen with filling, nutrient-dense foods can not only help improve your overall health but also combat the tendency to stress eat highly palatable foods.

For example, filling your fridge and pantry with foods that can help fill you up in a healthful way rather than foods rich in empty calories like candy, chips, and soda is a smart way to prevent the chances of noshing on unhealthy choices.

Filling foods are ones that are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Nuts, seeds, avocados, beans, and eggs are just some examples of nutritious, satisfying choices that can help fill you up and prevent overeating (19).

While a glass of wine or tasty cocktail can be a relaxing way to unwind, keep in mind that alcohol lowers your inhibitions, increases appetite, and may increase the chances of overeating (20).

Plus, drinking too much alcohol harms your health in a number of ways and can lead to dependence issues (21).

Try to stay within the guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which suggests that alcoholic beverages be limited to one drink per day or less for women and two or fewer drinks per day for men (22).

During stressful times, its more important than ever to keep your overall health in mind. Eating nutritious foods is just one part of keeping yourself healthy and happy.

Practicing self-compassion and doing the best that you can given the current circumstances is whats most important.

This is not the time to restrict, overexercise, try a fad diet, compare yourself to others, or focus on weaknesses. If youre struggling with insecurities, body image issues, or anxiety, use this time to foster a new, healthy relationship with your mind and body.

Given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find yourself stuck at home and feeling stressed and bored, which may increase your chances of overeating.

While indulging in comfort foods occasionally, especially during times of stress, is completely normal, overeating regularly can take a toll on your physical and mental health.

The evidence-based tips above may help you control stress eating and improve many other aspects of your health as well.

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The Little Things That Make a Big Difference is an article series outlining weight loss and diet interventions that may seem insignificant, but can make a huge difference to the success of your diet plan.

Life is all about choice. Sometimes other peoples choices affect your life, but most of the time, you are responsible for what happens to you.

When it comes to your diet, you are ENTIRELY responsible for what you eat. People who diet successfully know how to make good choices for the goals they are pursuing right from the very beginning.

Most of the time, we eat what we WANT to eat. The things we LIKE to eat. The things that make us feel happy for a brief moment. Like an entire tray of chocolate donuts. But being a grown up means making good choices about what we NEED to eat versus what we LIKE to eat.

We know that in order to have a healthy body, we need to feed ourselves good food thats full of nutrition. That means a small amount of protein and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.

While were in lockdown and anxiety is high, we might be tempted to raid the pantry for all of the sugary, carb-loaded comfort food. But think twice!

When you binge-eat unhealthy food, you are happy for a very brief time, but ten minutes after the meal, you begin to feel over-full, a little nauseous, and you realise youve just eaten enough calories to last the whole weekend. Youve messed up your diet. All that happiness comes crashing down.

A better choice would have been to wait until meal-time and enjoy a tasty plate of fish or chicken with veg. Ending off with a small block of dark chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth. It might not be as exciting as donuts, but it does keep your diet on track.

Choose the best foods for the long term, instead of the ones that have the best ten-minute satisfaction. Make grown-up choices, and youll be on track to live a long and healthy life.

Take a look at the articles below for more information on the little things that make a big difference to your weight-loss goals:

While All4Women endeavours to ensure health articles are based on scientific research, health articles should not be considered as a replacement for professional medical advice. Should you have concerns related to this content, it is advised that you discuss them with your personal healthcare provider.

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HEALTH NEWS

Gift shop volunteers needed

Gift Shop volunteers are needed at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. This is a great way to learn about retail in health care or volunteer your time and experience in an enjoyable shop environment.

Volunteer benefits include shop discounts and a meal voucher. A variety of shift times are available including evenings and weekends. Please visit the hospitals website atbeverlyhospital.org/giving/volunteer-services for more information.

Pet therapy volunteers sought

Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, is seeking more volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to provide pet therapy to hospice patients in a variety of settings throughout Greater Boston and on the North Shore.

Pet therapy dogs must be certified through a registered pet therapy organization. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while engaging in the rewarding experience of visiting hospice patients and their caregivers.

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Sheryl Meehan, Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies at SMeehan@CareDimensions.org or 978-750-9321.

SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Safe Place Support Group

Safe Place is a support group in Beverly dedicated to helping people who have lost a loved one, co-worker or friend to suicide that meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St..

Run by Samaritans of the Merrimack Valley, a program of Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, Safe Place provides a space to talk about your loss with others who are experiencing the same type of devastating loss. Its a place to talk, listen, cry, be silent, grieve, be understood and receive hope and understanding from other loss survivors. Safe Place is a confidential and free support group led by a trained fellow suicide loss survivor.

For additional information, contact Debbie Helms at dhelms@fsmv.org.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs, 600 Cummings Center, Beverly, will host an Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

The group will offer information and education about Alzheimers disease and related memory disorders, an increased understanding through shared experiences and mutual support from other caregivers. Free respite care available upon request. Light refreshments will be served

To RSVP for respite care or have questions, contact support leader Rachael Palmacci at 978-921-5020 or signup online at http://spectrumdayprogram.org.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

An eight-session educational/support program for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer is held at the Beverly Hospital at Danvers. This program is designed to support, guide and provide knowledge.

The free program is held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Breast Center, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Sessions are held on the first and thirdMonday beginning at 7 p.m. There is no fee.

For further details on upcoming dates or to register, please contact Kimberly Willis, NP-C, Certified Patient Navigator at kwillis@nhs-healthlink.org or call 978-304-8105.

Dementia Support Group

A Dementia Support Group will be held at Twin Oaks Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-8 p.m.

When you are faced with a loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, it can be a confusing and troubling time in your life. The group will help you understand the disease and gain knowledge about the best methods of care for your loved one.

People afflicted with cognitive impairments require additional care to keep their emotional and physical functioning strong and healthy. The centers specialized professionals connect to deliver consistent, stable care while creating an environment of warmth and understanding.

Twin Oaks Center is located at 63 Locust St., Danvers. The support group is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennifer Tineo at 978-777-0011.

One Life recovery program

One Life, a faith-based recovery program for those struggling with life-controlling issues (hurts, hang-ups, and habits), meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danvers. This program will help you find freedom from addictive and compulsive thoughts, behavior patterns such as co-dependency, pornography, chemical dependency, eating disorders, depression, emotional/physical abuse, anger, and other personal struggles. This tried and proven recovery program uses traditional methods to build recovery for those struggling with life experiences that affect our peace. The First Baptist Church of Danvers is located at 1 Water St., Danvers. Contact by phone at 978-774-8277, by email at Baptist1@verizon.net, or visit them at http://www.fbcdanvers.org.

Stroke Survivor Support Group

A free monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The group meets at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester in the Longan Room. The free program is facilitated by a variety of professionals affiliated with the stroke program at Beverly Hospital.

Light refreshments will be available. There is no fee and preregistration is not required. For further information or questions, please call Eileen Consentino at 978-922-3000, ext. 2295.

Young Moms Pregnancy Workshop

The Healthy Pregnancy Workshop isa class specifically for teens and young women. It is a two-hour class to be attended in the first or second trimester, focusing on healthy pregnancy. There is no fee. To register or for further information, please call 978-922-3000, ext. 2720.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free meeting meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-236-1650.

Melanoma Support Group

IMPACT Melanomasponsors a support group open to all those who have been diagnosed with Melanoma. The group is facilitated by Kelli Braga, LICSW, in the Garden Conference Room, located on the first floor of the Beverly Hospital.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6-7:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is requested. To register, or for further information, please contact Kelli Braga at Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000, extension 2710, or by calling theIMPACT Melanoma at 800-557-6352.

General Cancer Support Group

The General Cancer Support Group meets at Beverly Hospital on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Womens Health Building in the small conference room.

Preregistration is required by calling the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-922-3000, ext. 2710.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, a program of Health Innovation, Inc., provides HIV, Hepatitis C testing, STI testing, Narcan and overdose prevention training, referrals to substance use treatment and mental health services.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, is located at 100 Willow St., Second Floor, Lynn. For further information, please call: 781-592-0243.

Medication review

A free 15-minute review of medications may be scheduled with a registered pharmacist at Beverly Hospital. Appointments are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Participants are asked to bring a list of all medications, prescription and over-the-cou1nter medications, including vitamins, etc. To schedule a free and confidential appointment, please call Lahey Health Senior Care at 978-922-7018, ext. 1305.

Healthy Streets Outreach

Northeast Behavioral Health Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at various locations on the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 978-767-3913 or 781-592-0243 to reach the outreach team.

Help with hoarding issues

The North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering at North Shore Elder Services is the leader in providing a support system for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in their life. Many of us periodically reach a point where we need to simplify, organize and declutter. Sometimes we cannot do it alone and need some help in meeting this challenge; thats when the North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering can offer assistance.

If you or someone you know might benefit from any of the professional services NSCHC can offer, call 978-750-4540 and ask for Information Services to make a referral. There are no geographic or age restrictions for participating in any of the services.

NSCHC is located at North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Ave., Suite 200, in Danvers. For more information, please contact Marnie McDonald, LCSW at (978) 624-2207 or mmcdonald@nselder.org

Community CPR programs

Beverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adult and children, and the use of protection devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.

The cost of the course is $50 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.

The classes will run from 6-9 p.m. and are subject to cancellation due to low registration. The cost of the course is $50 and includes the textbook. To register or for further information , please contact Kim Regan at 978-922-3000, ext. 3436.

Suicide Survivor Support Group

SAFE PLACE, a peer-run suicide survivor support group is held for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The support group is sponsored by the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley of Lawrence.

Friends are welcome to attend the free support group that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is not required.

For further information, please call Debbie Helms at 978-327-6671.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free group meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital 978-283-4000, ext. 585.

Grief recovery

G.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction, meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Highland Hall inside the auditorium at Salem Hospital. For more information, call 781-593-5224 or 978-354-2660 or online at http://www.grasphelp.org.

Young Moms Childbirth Preparation Series

The CYM Childbirth Preparation Series is specifically for teens and young women. This seven-week series follows the Healthy Pregnancy workshop. This series prepares young women and their support people for labor and delivery. The class meets one evening a week for seven weeks. There is no fee; preregistration is required by calling 978-922-3000, extension 2720.

Helping seniors stay healthy

This winter as the rate of senior hospitalization typically reaches its highest point of the year the Home Instead Senior Care, serving Danvers and surrounding areas, has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign aimed at educating families how to help aging loved ones remain healthy at home year-round.

There are many things families can do to help keep their senior loved ones out of the hospital. In fact, in a new study of nurses who work primarily with seniors, 99 percent say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community.

From monitoring their taking of prescribed medications for chronic conditions to attending doctors visits and checking in to ensure doctors instructions are followed, their role as a medical advocate is critical.

To help family members identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead is offering Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations guide, developed in partnership with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, incoming president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

This free resource includes information about common risk factors and the steps that families can take to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. Additional free family resources can be found at http://www.preventseniorhospitalizations.com. To obtain a copy of the guide or to learn more about how you can help keep your senior loved one out of the hospital this winter, please call 978-725-5995.

Surgical Weight Loss info sessions

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to bring Surgical Weight Loss services to Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. While the actual surgery will be performed in Burlington, patients will now have the convenience of receiving preoperative and postoperative care close to home.

Surgical Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary team approach for treating obesity through a combination of surgery, behavioral health, and nutrition. This multi-disciplinary approach is the key to successful long-term weight loss and well-being.

As part of the offerings, free monthly bariatric information sessions are held at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. These sessions are open to patients and the community, and are facilitated by surgeons and nurse practitioners of the program.

Patients who typically qualify for surgical weight-loss include those with a body mass index greater than or equal to 40, and/or a body mass index between 35 and 39 with at least one major medical co-morbidity, such as obstructive sleep apnea or hypoventilation syndrome, diabetes or hypertension.

Free upcoming Surgical Weight Loss info sessions are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call 978-304-8020 for further information regarding upcoming programs.

Newly Bereaved Workshop

Held 5-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at the Bertolon Center forGrief & Healing, 78 Liberty St., Danvers.The group is for those who have lost someone within the last three months.To sign up or forinformation: 855-774-5100; grief@caredimensions.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.second Thursday each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Group meets once a month at the Senior Center. Come meet other grandparents like you, get support, learn helpful informationand have some fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Held in the Meeting Room.For information: 978-921-6017.

Nar-Anon Support group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salvation Army building, 93 North St., Salem. Affected by someone elses addiction? Nar-anon offers Hope. Nar-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses Addiction. As a twelve-step program, Nar-Anon offers help by sharing experience, strength and hope. Meetings are open to family and friends of addicts in the North Shore area. Meetings will continue as long as they are needed by the community. There is parking in the rear of the building via Mason Street. All meetings are free, non denominational, all are invited.

Caregiver Support Group

Held 10-11:30 a.m. thesecond Tuesday of each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St.Come participate with other caregivers in confidential discussions about the difficulties and joys of caregiving for a loved one. The support of others who understand and have similar experiences can be exactly what you need. Held in the Conference Room. Sign upin advance. For information:978-921-6017.

Gloucester Stroke Club

Held 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month atAddison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room,298 Washington St.,Gloucester.Support groups are a great way to meet each other, stroke survivors or caregivers who understand what you are going through. The club will offer members various activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, and health demonstrations - such as massage, blood pressure checks and other social activities.

Peer and Recovery Support Group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month in the doctors conference room at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. These support groups are for family and friends of those dealing with mental health challenges and also for peers in recovery and meet the last Wednesday of each month. For information: 617-984-0504; csadkowski@yahoo.com; namigreaternorthshore.org.

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Crammed into the back of a mini-submarine with three other large SEALs, weapons, radios, and packs, you have little space to move, much less find comfort. Its cold, wet, dark, and cramped. Youre never certain how long the trip will take. After an hour or so, seasickness sets in, and the only place to release is in the very mask you breathe from.

After two hours, cramping sets in, but with no room to stretch, you can only absorb the pain and wait for it to pass. After three hours, you start to think you might be going crazy as a glow stick dances around the darkness. After four or five hours, the submarine finally settles on the bottom of the seafloor, a few hundred yards off the coast, and its time to get out. The ride to the office is complete, and the real work begins.

In many ways, nothing has changed. The stress of raising nine-month-old twins, starting a company, and now dealing with the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, is every bit as uncomfortable as what I felt in the back of the SDV (submerged delivery vehicle). Stress on a worldwide scale without a particular end date in sight is unprecedented for those of us alive today. What happens next week, or the week after, or even two months from now is anyones guess. Navigating this challenge is going to require a special mindset.

Navy SEALs have this mindset, but they arent born with it. In fact, a largely unknown paradox of SEAL training is that often the biggest, fastest, and strongest candidates are the first to quit. Similarly, it is not physical prowess or natural ability that will get you through this challenge. Rather, its a set of principles, leveraged by SEALs and available to all, that will help you not only survive but thrive in the weeks and months, perhaps even years, ahead.

My circumstances have changed, but the principles I use to navigate them have not. None of us want to be in the situation we are in now, but we can all apply these principles to thrive.

They work.

These principles are not just military wisdom; theyre backed by contemporary neuroscience.

Being overwhelmed is the consequence of trying to juggle too many mental operations at once, which makes it impossible to design or execute a good action plan. By reducing the set of operations, you relieve the load placed upon your frontal cortex (the region of your brain responsible for planning and action) and reduce the corresponding sense of panic. It isnt about how much you do, but that you do something specific you are certain you can complete. The challenge that once seemed impossible becomes doable by engaging it piece by piece. The smaller the piece, the easier it is to accomplish and the faster your brain gets out of a state of overwhelm, restoring access to the brain circuits responsible for selecting and executing action plans generally.

This is what SEAL candidates do during Hell Week, when they are required to stay awake, cold and wet, for days on end. In its entirety, Hell Week is too much to process. However, those who shorten the week into manageable chunks of time find success. Sometimes this means just focusing on making it through the day, getting to the next meal, or even just lasting for five more minutes.

Focus on one thing you know you can accomplish in 10, or even 5, minutes rather than dwell on what you need to accomplish over the entire day. Even the potentially paralyzing situation of kids at home while you need to work, a spouse or parent who is experiencing anxiety, a loss of income, or any of the other difficulties that people are experiencing now, can be broken down. Whatever the case, attending to and crossing off one small challenge sets you up to define and take on the next.

Powerlessness stems from a lack of perceived control. The molecule dopamine, famous for its role in our sense of pleasure, also enhances our energy levels and sense of possibility. Dopamine is released not just as a reward for a job well done, but also by positive anticipation of rewards and completion of goals. When you freeze, which is your default when you feel a loss of control in a given moment, it impedes dopamine release, which leads to an even greater sense of powerlessness. When you feel powerless, you must, instead, move forward. By taking action, you train your brain to repeatedly release dopamine, enhancing your energy levels and creating an outsized effect on your thinking, mood, and ultimate sense of what you can control.

When SEALs find themselves sensing a loss of control, they default to action, directing their attention toward something within their reach. It can be something little, such as triple-checking equipment before jumping from an aircraft at night or, as Admiral William McRaven (a former head of the Special Operations Command) recently recommended, when youre stuck in the mud, start singing.

Reading the headlines is reason enough to feel powerless, let alone losing a job, being confined to a small apartment, having to work in what may be an unsafe environment, and the list right now goes on and on. To re-engage your internal reward system and regain your sense of possibility, take actions as simple as reading a book to your kids, making a cup of coffee, texting a friend, doing a load of laundry. Then look for the next action step. By doing so, you shift your mindset from one of powerlessness to one of resolve.

Feeling alone stems from the brain spending too much energy taking stock of our inner landscape. Supporting others rebalances the weight of attention we pay to our inner self to the outer world. It also activates hardwired, ancient brain circuits that release feel-good brain chemicals such as oxytocin and serotonin and prevents the release of chemicals that impair immunity and promote fear.

The more stressful the environment, the more SEALs focus on the needs of their team and teammates. Whether theyre cramming into a mini-submarine, carrying a telephone-pole-sized log, or dealing with the death of a teammate, they focus on meeting the needs of others to make the group more effective and reduce the perceived sense of stress any single teammate feels.

Between those who live alone and those who feel alone while social distancing is in effect, we face a time of extreme isolation. From a neurological perspective reaching out to someone in need, whether by phone, text, old-fashioned written mail, or even baking cookies and leaving them at a neighbors door, has the same effect as pulling up a flagging teammate. Helping others doesnt just forge psychological bonds; it forges chemical ones as well. Those chemicals positively change our brains assessment of self and our place in the world.

The reality is that this situation is going to get harder before it gets easier. The principles you lean on now and in the period of time to come can make a tremendous difference in how you experience and emerge from all this. Know that you already have everything you need to be successful. In fact, youre designed to handle moments such as this, no supplements or expensive gadgets required.

Our advice: Move the finish line, take action, and serve others. This is how you will come through this time a better, more resilient you and bring about a better, more resilient world in the process.

Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Pat Dossett is a former Navy SEAL and cofounder and CEO of Madefor.

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Even if you want to lose weight quickly and let's face it, who doesn't? the ultimate goal is never to gain those pounds back once you've shed them. By starting a weight-loss journey, you're aiming to whittle down to a healthy number and achieve long-term weight-loss success.

Long-term weight-loss success comes down to leading a healthier lifestyle. Here's how real people have done just that.

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Sometimes that's easier said than done, though. There's no shortage of fad diets out there that can help you shed 20 or 30 pounds in a short amount of time but then don't offer a sustainable path forward, so you end up yo-yo-ing back to where you started (or worse).

The key to losing weight and keeping it off for good? Finding a diet and exercise plan you can stick with for life. Get inspired by these stories of long-term weight-loss success featuring real people who learned to love cleaner eating and found workouts they truly enjoy.

"There's no such thing as before and after, there's only before and in-progress."

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Justin Simpson's weight-loss story begins where many do: with a health scare. Simpson was 305 pounds, prediabetic and his cholesterol levels were through the roof and he wasn't yet 30 years old.

A decade later, Simpson has shed nearly 100 pounds and is in the best shape of his life, but his journey has been something of a trial-and-error process marked by more than a few failed diets.

Things turned around when Simpson found boxing, though. More than an exercise, boxing has become his profession, too he's now a certified personal trainer with a nutrition specialization. Embracing this new lifestyle has helped Simpson keep the weight off for four years and help others do the same.

"We all want instant results, but losing weight is about changing your lifestyle."

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For Kerri Hwang, all it took was one workout session and she was hooked. After years of struggling with her weight and trying just about every diet and supplement she could get her hands on, Hwang says she finally "found her people" and the motivation she needed among the barbells and medicine balls of her local gym.

Hwang credits strength-training as the approach that's helped her lose about 100 pounds and counting. Not only has building muscle given her more energy, which has spilled into a more active daily life, but it's also encouraged her to eat a healthier diet to support her training.

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The diet of only a thousand calories a day, performed by Adele can bring health problems long term, according to specialists.

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According to Daily Mail, the expert Dale Pinnock reported that a low consumption of calories a day can cause irritability and foggy brain disorder that causes a cognitive dysfunction.

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If you use the diet as a short-term goal, for example, lose weight for a wedding, you can have great benefits. It is not sustainable in the long term. After a time, the body will search for a way to do it with less the tasks which had previously been made with the most calories, she explained.

The expert mentioned that the daily consumption of calories recommended for a person can vary between a thousand and 800, and 2 thousand.

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The primal instinct of the body is survival. After a couple of weeks youll start to feel tired, irritable and having trouble remembering things. It passes quickly, said Pinnock.

Dr. Zoe Williams supported the views of Pinnock, as he believes that a thousand calories a day are not enough for a person to be able to do their daily activities.

This is alarming because the british singer looks unrecognizable, and in fact was seen in the big party after the academy Awards last Sunday where he bragged about his new figure after her major weight loss.

The photo that circulated social networks was shared by the presenter of Russian tv, Kinga Rusin, in which there are both and looks beautiful with such a spectacular dress. Has been very little that has been known and seen Adele in the last year they decided to make a change completely radical getting to lose 63 kilos. After failed attempts of the paparazzi trying to capture her change, this was the first time that the performer poses for a camera.

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