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2023-09-08 Cozy Images of Plush Toys and Blankets Counter Messaging on Safe Infant Sleep Colleen DeGuzman Samuel Hanke is a pediatric cardiologist in Cincinnati, but when you ask him for his title, he follows it by saying: “Most importantly, I’m Charlie’s dad.” Hanke remembers the night 13 years ago when Charlie, then 3 […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-09-08 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 […]
10 Facts on Ageing and Health Today, for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their sixties and beyond. A longer life represents an important opportunity, not only for older people and their families, but also for societies as a whole. Additional years provide the chance to pursue new […]
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2023-09-07 Even in the Most Depressed County in America, Stigma Around Mental Illness Persists Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News LOGAN, W.Va. — Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression. “I am,” she […]
Tips to Embrace the Healthy Habit of Bicycling (StatePoint) Whether rediscovering the joy of riding a bike or taking a ride for the first time, cycling saw a boom during the pandemic, and many believe this trend is here to stay. The summer is an excellent time to recognize the many benefits of […]
Are You Getting Enough Fresh Air? (StatePoint) Fresh air is essential for mental and physical well-being. However, Americans on average spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Here are some great tech tools that can help you incorporate more outdoor hobbies into your life, as […]
2023-09-06 Mississippi’s Cervical Cancer Deaths Indicate Broader Health Care Problems Virginia Anderson Shementé Jones knew something wasn’t right. Her back hurt. She felt pain during sex. She said she kept telling her doctor something was wrong. Her doctor told her, “Just wash your underwear in Dreft,” Jones said, referring to a brand of […]
The Art of Mentoring Introduction: According to Schemm, R.L. and Bross, T. (1995), the act of mentoring is defined as a process where a younger, fresher individual is paired with an older, more seasoned person for the purpose of attaining guidance and support. Mentoring is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s work force, and […]
Playtime: It’s Not Just for Kids, Say Experts (StatePoint) While most of us associate playtime with childhood, adults are increasingly acknowledging the importance of play and leisure time for themselves. A new survey commissioned by The Genius of Play and conducted by OnePoll finds that 89% of adults have learned to appreciate the […]