DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Cat Wednesday 2023-02-15 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 […]
2023-02-14 Montana’s Tax-Exempt Hospitals Oppose Increased Oversight by State Officials Katheryn Houghton Nonprofit hospitals are fighting Montana’s attempt to boost oversight of the ways they claim they provide benefits to their communities in exchange for millions of dollars in tax breaks. It’s the latest clash in a national struggle between policymakers and the […]
February is American Heart Month By Editorial Team AI American Heart Month is a campaign to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage people to take steps to prevent it. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and is responsible for about one in four deaths. […]
7 Most Effective Ways to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone By Amaya Oswald If you have ever had difficulty opening up to people, being less reserved, or expressing yourself, then you know that it takes a lot to step outside your comfort zone. In this article, we’re going to teach you […]
2023-02-13 Public Health Agencies Turn to Locals to Extend Reach Into Immigrant Communities Markian Hawryluk When covid-19 vaccines became available, Colorado public health officials initially relied on mass vaccination events publicized through Facebook, email, and texts, and required Coloradans to book appointments online. But when that go-big strategy drove large disparities in who […]
The Bagpipe By Editorial Team AI The bagpipe is a musical instrument that is well known for its distinctive sound and cultural significance. It has a long and fascinating history, with roots dating back centuries, and it continues to be popular in many parts of the world today. Photo by Skyler Sion: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-scottish-kilt-playing-bagpipes-9808220/ […]
The Trials of the Noble Savage To analyze society and its effects on human life is common among writers, and Shakespeare is no exception. In Hamlet, Shakespeare often comments on the decay that the Danish society is facing, but could he be saying more than just this? Could be he saying that not […]
2023-02-12 Era of ‘Free’ Covid Vaccines, Test Kits, and Treatments Is Ending. Who Will Pay the Tab Now? Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Time is running out for free-to-consumer covid vaccines, at-home test kits, and even some treatments. The White House announced this month that the national public health emergency, first declared in […]
Stress & Self Esteem: Reaching out for Help By: Tanja Gardner THE FINAL STEP The final step in the model of building self-esteem can be the hardest. Why? Because everything up till now has involved things we could do alone. Reaching out for help, however, means involving other people – which brings with […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-02-12 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. Prioritize Heart Health with a Balanced Eating Plan (Family […]