DON'T EVER GIVE UP
The promise and perils of life lived online The pandemic has immersed us faster and deeper in immersive communication technologies. It’s a disrupted, confusing, sometimes exhausting world — but shifting both the tech and our expectations might make it a better one. By Nicola Jones 6.9.2021 I am sitting in a darkened room, listening to […]
Explore Personal Style With Home Decorating Tips From an Artist Decorating can be one of the most exciting times during your experience as a homeowner. Not only are you creating the essence of your home, you are also adding your very own personal touch and style. One of the easiest ways to add unique spice […]
2021-08-27 Apple, Bose and Others Pump Up the Volume on Hearing Aid Options, Filling Void Left by FDA Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Spurred by decades of complaints about the high cost of hearing aids, Congress passed a law in 2017 to allow over-the-counter sales, with hopes it would boost competition and lower prices. Four […]
Today’s Topic: Autophagia 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. […]
New Social Network Supports Skilled Trades this Labor Day (NewsUSA) – Transportation technology is critical to the American economy, as are the skilled technicians who help maintain steady supply chains and get goods where they need to go.The demand for transportation technicians is surging. However, many students planning their futures and individuals considering career changes […]
2021-08-25 Mission and Money Clash in Nonprofit Hospitals’ Venture Capital Ambitions Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News Cone Health, a small not-for-profit health care network in North Carolina, spent several years developing a smartphone-based system called Wellsmith to help people manage their diabetes. But after investing $12 million, the network disclosed last year it was […]
5 Ways to Give Your Cat a Purr-fect Life (Family Features) With playful and spunky personalities, cats are known for keeping people entertained. Whether they’re breaking the internet in the latest viral video or making pet parents smile with a spontaneous snuggle, feline friends can be a constant source of joy. For all the companionship, […]
The Social and Environmental Perils of Magical Thinking August 19, 2021 by Louise Fabiani There has been much coverage in recent media of citizens who fail to acknowledge the existence of such global crises as Covid-19 or anthropogenic climate change. They are said to be skeptical or in denial. They refuse to participate in any […]
2021-08-24 Pandemic Unveils Growing Suicide Crisis for Communities of Color Aneri Pattani This story is a collaboration between KHN and “Science Friday.” Listen to the conversation between KHN national correspondent Aneri Pattani and John Dankosky, Science Friday’s director of news and radio projects. Rafiah Maxie has been a licensed clinical social worker in the Chicago […]
2021-08-23 Journalists Investigate Vaccine Mandates and Health Worker Burnout KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber discussed how public health workers are struggling to deal with the pandemic on the “Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic” podcast on Aug. 12. She also spoke about covid-19 news on WAMU’s “1A” on Aug. 13. Click here to hear Weber on […]