DON'T EVER GIVE UP
‘Why do you hide from yourself?’ By Liora Scop ‘Why are you hiding parts of yourself?’ The room suddenly becomes smaller, and my fingers involuntarily become preoccupied with the loose hair stuck to my shirt. I dive into the darkest aspects of myself as the conversations melts away. Where does one begin with […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-12-16 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 […]
2022-12-15 How Medicare Advantage Plans Dodged Auditors and Overcharged Taxpayers by Millions Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News and Holly K. Hacker In April 2016, government auditors asked a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage health plan in Minnesota to turn over medical records of patients treated by a podiatry practice whose owner had been indicted […]
As bullying is so prevalent and destructive we have decided to post a series of 10 informational articles, one per day. – Editorial Team Tips for Teachers Warning Signs a Child Is Being Cyberbullied or Is Cyberbullying A child may be involved in cyberbullying in several ways. A child can be bullied, bully others, or witness […]
About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers’ wallets Wasted food – and land, labor, chemicals, water and energy. ATU Images via Getty Images Brian E. Roe, The Ohio State University You saw it at Thanksgiving, and you’ll likely see it at your next holiday feast: piles of unwanted food […]
2022-12-14 Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It. Judith Graham When you think about the future, do you expect good or bad things to happen? If you weigh in on the “good” side, you’re an optimist. And that has positive implications for your health in […]
As bullying is so prevalent and destructive we have decided to post a series of 10 informational articles, one per day. – Editorial Team Social Media, Apps, and Sites Commonly Used by Children and Teens Digital media and apps allow children to communicate and express their creativity, connect with peers, and share their […]
Living Well with Serious Mental Illness With early and consistent treatment, people with serious mental illnesses can manage their conditions, overcome challenges, and lead meaningful, productive lives. What are Serious Mental Illnesses? Mental illnesses are disorders that affect a person’s thinking, mood, and/or behavior —and they can range from mild to severe. According […]
Cat Wednesday 2022-12-14 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 […]
2022-12-13 KHN Investigation: The System Feds Rely On to Stop Repeat Health Fraud Is Broken Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News and Lauren Weber The federal system meant to stop health care business owners and executives from repeatedly bilking government health programs fails to do so, a KHN investigation has found. That means […]