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2023-04-28 How a 2019 Florida Law Catalyzed a Hospital-Building Boom Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Lauren Sausser and Daniel Chang WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — In BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel’s 86 private rooms, patients can use voice-activated Alexa devices to dim the lights, play music, or summon a nurse. BayCare boasts some of […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-04-28 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 […]
Sadness and Depression – How They Differ By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Sadness and depression are both associated with negative emotions, but they differ in their duration, intensity, and impact on a person’s daily life. Sadness is a natural emotion that arises from a specific event or situation, such as the loss […]
Happiness Is By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Happiness is a subjective experience that can vary from person to person. Happiness is spending time with loved ones: Being surrounded by family and friends who love and support us can bring a sense of joy and contentment. Happiness is achieving a goal: […]
2023-04-27 As Federal Emergency Declaration Expires, the Picture of the Pandemic Grows Fuzzier Sam Whitehead Joel Wakefield isn’t just an armchair epidemiologist. His interest in tracking the spread of covid is personal. The 58-year-old lawyer who lives in Phoenix has an immunodeficiency disease that increases his risk of severe outcomes from covid-19 and […]
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Therapists By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and therapists are all professionals in the field of mental health, but they differ in their education, training, and approach to treatment. Psychiatrists: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. […]
Perpetual Sadness By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Perpetual sadness, also known as chronic sadness or dysthymia, is a type of persistent depressive disorder that is characterized by a low mood, sadness, and hopelessness that lasts for an extended period, typically for more than two years. People with perpetual sadness may experience a variety […]
2023-04-26 US Officials Want to End the HIV Epidemic by 2030. Many Stakeholders Think They Won’t. Daniel Chang and Sam Whitehead MIAMI — In 2018, Mike Ferraro was living on the street and sharing needles with other people who injected drugs when he found out he was HIV-positive. “I thought it was a […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-04-26 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 […]
Cats and Senior Citizens By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Having cats as pets can have several positive effects on the mental health of senior citizens, especially those who live alone. Here are some of the benefits: Companionship: Cats can provide seniors with companionship and emotional support. Studies have shown that […]