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Weekends and Mental Health By Editorial Team Weekends and time off from work play a vital role in promoting positive mental health and overall well-being. Here are some detailed explanations of the positive effects that weekends and time off work can have on mental health: Stress Reduction: Weekends provide an opportunity to step […]
2023-06-10 Massage Therapists Ease the Pain of Hospice Patients — But Aren’t Easy to Find Kate Ruder BOULDER, Colo. — Ilyse Streim views massage for people in hospice care as “whispering to the body through touch.” “It’s much lighter work. It’s nurturing. It’s slow,” said Streim, a licensed massage therapist. Massage therapy for […]
Dog Day Saturday 2023-06-10 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
Alcohol and The Brain By Editorial Team The overconsumption of alcohol can have significant negative effects on both mental and brain health, as well as overall physical health. Let’s delve into the details of how excessive alcohol consumption impacts various aspects of a person’s well-being: Mental Health Effects: a. Depression and Anxiety: Alcohol […]
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month By Editorial Team Scleroderma Awareness Month is an annual observance held in June with the aim of raising awareness about scleroderma, a chronic autoimmune disease. During this month, various activities and events are organized to educate the public, support individuals living with scleroderma, and promote research efforts […]
2023-06-09 How the Mixed Messaging of Vaccine Skeptics Sows Seeds of Doubt Darius Tahir It was a late-spring House of Representatives hearing, where members of Congress and attendees hoped to learn lessons from the pandemic. Witness Marty Makary made a plea. “I want to thank you for your attempts at civility,” Makary, a […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-06-09 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
Sugar, The Brain and Overall Health By Editorial Team The over consumption of sugar-laden foods and drinks can have significant effects on both brain health and general health. Let’s delve into the details of how excessive sugar intake can impact various aspects of a person’s well-being: Brain Health: a. Cognitive […]
June is Safety Month By Editorial Team Safety Month is an observance held in June each year to promote awareness and education about various aspects of safety. It serves as a platform to inform individuals, communities, and organizations about the importance of safety practices and measures across different domains. Let’s explore and […]
2023-06-08 Burnout Threatens Primary Care Workforce and Doctors’ Mental Health Lauren Sausser If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old […]