DON'T EVER GIVE UP
What Happens When Nurses Are Hired Like Ubers “You basically just hope that nothing goes wrong,” a nurse said about a shift with the app Clipboard By: Colin Lecher This article was copublished with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom covering gender, politics, and policy. Sign up for The 19th’s newsletter here. Shawnika Howell has been […]
2023-11-15 Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau, KFF Health News Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband, who has severe dementia, at home in Seattle. She used […]
Understanding the Disturbing Link: Exploring Mental Health Issues in Individuals Who Engage in Animal Cruelty from Childhood to Adulthood By Editorial Team The act of children torturing and killing small animals is a deeply concerning behavior that can have profound implications for mental health and future development. This article explores the […]
2023-11-15 Book Review: Are We Ready to Head to Mars? Not So Fast. by Christie Aschwanden In August 1998, 700 people came to Boulder, Colorado to attend the founding convention of the Mars Society. The group’s co-founder and president, Robert Zubrin, extolled the virtues of sending humans to Mars to terraform the planet and […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-11-15 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 […]
2023-11-14 Why It’s So Tough to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care Markian Hawryluk The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them. In Colorado, a new analysis shows that the number of tests and treatments conducted for which the risks […]
When Fandom Falters: The Detrimental Impact of Sports Team Infatuation on Personal and Family Life By Editorial Team The passion for sports and allegiance to a particular team can bring joy, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging to fans. However, when this enthusiasm transforms into an intense infatuation, it has the […]
Tips for Fall Hikes That Are Great for the Mind and Body (StatePoint) Americans are discovering the mental and physical benefits of outdoor recreation with great enthusiasm. Not only does fall hiking offer unparalleled views and breathtaking experiences, it is a great way to relieve stress and even a better way to stay […]
2023-11-13 Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists Judith Graham Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United States to be credentialed as a geriatrician — a doctor who specializes in the care of older adults. “I understood the demographic imperative […]
Dealing With Parental Stress By: Trevor Dumbleton One of the biggest problems with having children is the remarkable fact that they tend to be the source of parental stress. This is, obviously, the unique stress that comes from being a parent and having to worry about the fact that your kids are growing […]