DON'T EVER GIVE UP
We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Cook with Heart Health in Mind (Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to […]
2022-06-11 Patients Seek Mental Health Care From Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing in the Way Aneri Pattani When a longtime patient visited Dr. William Sawyer’s office after recovering from covid, the conversation quickly turned from the coronavirus to anxiety and ADHD. Sawyer — who has run a family medicine practice in the […]
2022-06-11 The Unseen Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic: Eating disorders are on the rise and treatment can help (Family Features) Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, increases in mental health issues have been widely documented. While diagnoses like anxiety and depression are more common, other problems, such as eating disorders, have not been […]
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 have as pets. – Editorial […]
2022-06-10 California Wants to Slash Insulin Prices by Becoming a Drugmaker. Can it Succeed? Angela Hart SACRAMENTO — California is diving into the prescription drug business, attempting to achieve what no other state has done: produce its own brand of generic insulin and sell it at below-market prices to people with diabetes like […]
DIY Home Upgrades to Add Style and Beauty (Family Features) Home upgrades are necessary for a variety of reasons, but many homeowners look to update their homes to add comfort and beauty. While a complete renovation can be appealing, it can also be costly and time consuming. However, if you’re willing to take on some […]
Support Mental Health in Rural America The value of sharing lived experiences (Family Features) Throughout many parts of the country, an increased understanding of mental health has led to enhanced awareness of its importance. A catch-all description of emotional, psychological and social well-being, mental health affects how people think, feel and act, according to the […]
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 ails you. Today’s Topic: […]
2022-06-09 Misinformation Clouds America’s Most Popular Emergency Contraception Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News A brand of specialty mozzarella cheeses. A collection of natural-gas storage terminals. And America’s top-selling emergency contraception. At a moment when half of U.S. states stand poised to outlaw or sharply curtail abortion services, the last-ditch pill for women […]
Mammograms Are No Joke – They Can Save Lives By: Lynn Roodbol There are so many jokes about mammograms! Have you heard the one about the fridge door … or the bookends … or the garage floor? Thanks to all the jokes, “Mammogram” has become a household word, and it’s not that I […]