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Diet and Mental Health By Editorial Team The connection between diet and mental health is an area of growing interest and research. It is now widely recognized that the lack of a proper diet and insufficient intake of necessary nutrients can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. Let’s […]
June is Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month By Editorial Team Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month is an observance held in June each year to raise awareness about congenital CMV infection. CMV is a common virus that can cause complications when it is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her unborn child. Let’s […]
2023-06-07 Recovery From Addiction Is a Journey. There’s No One-and-Done Solution. Bernard J. Wolfson The atmosphere inside the Allen House is easygoing as residents circulate freely through the hallways, meet in group sessions, or gather on a large outdoor patio that features a dirt volleyball court with an oversize net. The 60-bed safety-net […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-06-07 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]
Violence Impacts Teens’ Lives Overview Violence is preventable. We can all help young people grow up violence-free. Violence can limit life opportunities, lead to emotional and physical health problems, and shorten lives. Far too commonly, teens 14 to 18 years old experience violence, often more than one type such as physical fighting, sexual violence, dating […]
June is Aphasia Awareness Month By Editorial Team Aphasia Awareness Month is an important annual event dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia, a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand and use language. In this discussion, we’ll delve into various aspects of Aphasia Awareness Month, including its purpose, activities, and […]
2023-06-06 Will a ‘National Patient Safety Board,’ Modeled After the NTSB, Actually Fly? Mary Chris Jaklevic People concerned about the safety of patients often compare health care to aviation. Why, they ask, can’t hospitals learn from medical errors the way airlines learn from plane crashes? That’s the rationale behind calls to create a […]
2023-06-06 Book Review: Confronting the Mystery of a Debilitating Illness By Rhoda Feng In 1989, at the age of 21, Jennifer Lunden began suffering from what she calls a “mysterious fatigue” that has dogged her ever since. At first, she was told it might be mononucleosis, but she never recovered, and her symptoms, including crushing […]
Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new research Addressing the increased risks of certain diseases among those with Down syndrome could help improve their quality of life. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Joaquin Espinosa, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic […]
2023-06-05 The Debt Ceiling Deal Takes a Bite Out of Health Programs. It Could Have Been Much Worse. Julie Rovner, KFF Health News [Last UPDATED at 8:30 a.m. ET on June 2] Policy analysts, Democrats, and Republicans dissatisfied with the deal agree: Federal health programs have dodged a budgetary bullet in the Washington […]