DON'T EVER GIVE UP
2023-08-10 Pioneering Study Links Testicular Cancer Among Military Personnel to ‘Forever Chemicals’ Hannah Norman, KFF Health News and Patricia Kime Gary Flook served in the Air Force for 37 years, as a firefighter at the now-closed Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois and the former Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana, where he […]
Living with Depression and Anxiety This article was originally published on Political Playtime.com under my alter ego, Joe Belem, at a time I was not ready to go fully public. There are many articles out there regarding depression and anxiety. Some written by physicians, some by people that have been through it and even pharmaceutical […]
Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders Every family is unique, but all families share a bond that can be used to support one another during trying times. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who is drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with a mental […]
2023-08-09 Seeking Medicare Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs, Pharma Giant Courts Black Influencers Rachana Pradhan Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has turned to influential Black Americans in pursuit of what would be a lucrative victory: having Medicare cover a new class of weight loss drugs, including the company’s highly sought Wegovy, which can cost […]
Plan an Angler’s Adventure Like a Pro (Family Features) Fishing is a treasured pastime for Americans from coast to coast, but the experience can be as individual as the person reeling them in. A successful angling excursion begins with thoughtful planning and all the right gear. If you’re new to the sport, gearing up for […]
Understanding Racial Disparities in AFib (Family Features) The facts are troubling: Black Americans are more likely to have a number of serious illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. And, members of the Black community are 30% more likely to die from heart disease and twice as likely to have a stroke compared […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-08-09 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 […]
2023-08-08 As Many American Cities Get Hotter, Health Systems Face Off Against Heatstroke Drew Hawkins, Gulf States Newsroom As the hour crept past three in the afternoon, New Orleans’ French Quarter was devoid of tourists and locals alike. The heat index was over 105 degrees. New Orleans Emergency Medical Services has been busy […]
Tuesday’s Quotes 2023-08-08 (Please note that Tuesday’s Quotes are not archived and are updated every week.) “Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up.” Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart “Inspiration comes of working every day.” Charles Baudelaire “Don’t allow yourself to become disheartened when the thread doesn’t suit or seems […]
2023-08-07 Teens With Addiction Are Often Left to Detox Without Medication Markian Hawryluk DENVER — When Denver Health wanted to open an inpatient opioid detox unit specifically for teens, doctors there searched high and low for a model to copy. They didn’t find one. Teens who land in emergency rooms with an opioid […]