Tag: Health

7 Tough Lessons Over-40s Need to Learn About Health & Fitness

I wish I’d appreciated more how my body worked like clockwork in my 20s, but you take it all for granted right? And now after 40 when we’ve 101 plates to spin and a body that seems to argue with you more and more, it is harder to get in shape. But it’s not impossible. We c...

The Book That Ended My YouTube Addiction

When I was stuck in a deep rut and YouTube rabbit hole a few months ago, I randomly came across an interview with Dr. Anna Lembke — a psychiatrist, author, and addiction specialist. Unexpectedly, I heard her say something that pierced through my apathetic slumber: &ldq...

Irish Mental Health System Is A Breach of Children's Human Right to Healthcare

The mental health system in Ireland is broken. It needs a radical inventory from the top down. It’s been like that for a long, long time. There have been calls for increased funding down through the years from non-profits, groups, and campaigners alike but this really is the last straw and we ...

Talk about the great golden age

In the midst of life's golden age, when retirement dreams beckon and leisurely pursuits await, a cancer diagnosis can feel like a dark cloud that shatters the idyllic vision. The word "cancer" carries with it fear, uncertainty, and sorrow. However, the human spirit is resilient, a...

Diagnosing Your Own Mental Health Condition Can Be a Recipe for Disaster

Welearn by trying new things. But sometimes it’s best not to go there. Don’t answer “Do these pants make me look fat?” Don’t press the nuclear launch button. And don’t use the internet to diagnose yourself with a mental health condition. For years public health...

Why I left academia

“I think you’ve already decided. You have all the answers figured out; you need to listen to yourself.” This was the usual type of ending to a conversation I’d have, on average, with two or three students every year. They would knock on my office door and ask if I had time...

Special Report: The United States of Depression

Depression is the №1 mental health challenge in the United States, tearing people apart in every corner of the country and every demographic group. It is also widely misunderstood, often stigmatized, and frequently not diagnosed or treated properly. Wise & Well writers — physic...

The Meaning of Being Recognized as a Global Thought Leader in Mental Health

My passion for mental health isn’t driven by financial gain. It’s a calling I embrace wholeheartedly. My personal blogs, guest posts, and substack newsletters have always been freely offered to the public. My mission is to provide tacit knowledge that can empower my rea...

Anime and Mental Health: How Japanese Animation Helps Fans Cope

Today I’m going to talk about an interesting and a very famous art type which is an Anime . It is a Japanese word which means ‘cartoon’ and is correctly pronounced as “Ah-nime" . It holds a special place in the hearts of the fans. Recent studies ha...

Doodle for your Mental Health

I am not an artist but I’ve always liked drawing. The more I’ve done it the more I’ve found that the kind of drawing I really like isn’t exactly drawing, it’s elaborate doodling. Probably because I’m not good enough to do any more than that, or because I don&rsquo...

Video Games & Mental Health

As humorously depicted in the Netflix film 8-Bit Christmas, panic over video games is nothing new. From former New York mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, smashing pinball machines with a sledgehammer as far back as the 1940s (yes, really) to the lawsuits filed against Doom creators, iD Softwa...

Network health overview with mtr, ss, lsof and iperf3

We said many times in the past that personal and home network security is a habit. It’s not the operating system you install, it’s not how careful you are when browsing the Internet, it’s not even about the antivirus choice. You can either trust that your network is ...

The Benefits of Mounjaro Treatment for Mental Health in Abu Dhabi

In an era marked by increasing stress and mental health challenges, the search for effective and holistic treatments has become paramount. One such innovative approach is Mounjaro Treatment in Abu Dhabi, which offers a unique perspective on mental health and emotional well-being. This article explor...

Shaping the Future of Personalized Health: A Boston-Based Initiative

During my diverse 13-year professional journey — spanning education, athletics, medicine, politics, and the military — I’ve been exposed to various industries. But it was only when I stumbled into the realm of technology that the prospect of creating my “dream job” beca...

Migrants’ health in Chicago suffer due to lack of health care

Immigrants in Chicago have been suffering because of the city’s inadequate access to healthcare. Chicago has been trying to give immigrants access to quality healthcare as more migrants arrive there. Chicago has had trouble housing immigrants. Chicago has been assisting more than ...

The WHO Updates Air Quality Guidelines to align with Human Health

The WHO update for air quality guidelines is a bold, science-based step towards healthier cities. Based upon reviews of the existing scientific body of literature the over-arching conclusion is quiet clear: air pollution is harmful at any level to humans. The new guidelines set the record straight w...

Delhi’s Annual Air Pollution Crisis — A Public Health Emergency

The Indian capital of Delhi is currently engulfed in a thick blanket of toxic smog, marking the annual return of one of the world’s worst air pollution crises. On November 3rd, air quality index (AQI) levels in Delhi breached the ‘hazardous’ category, reaching as high as 500 on a s...

Functional Medicine : A New Approach to Health and Wellness - Dr Priti Nanda Sibal

Dr. Priti functional medicine approach :   Functional medicine is a patient-centered, systems-based approach to health care that attempts to identify and address the root causes of disease rather than focusing solely on symptom management. Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal aim is to understand the ...

Top health benefits of organic blackberries

Greetings to Organic Delivery Sydney, the ultimate destination for 100% certified organic delights — now featuring the delectable and nutritious addition of blackberries! Join us in this blog as we delve into the unique qualities that make Blackberries a standout choice and why they deser...

What are the top health benefits of drinking organic tea and coffee?

Introduction: Welcome to Organic Delivery Sydney, your gateway to a healthier lifestyle through our range of premium organic tea and coffee products. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top health benefits of incorporating organic tea and coffee into your daily routine. W...

Project: Analyzing Students’ Mental Health in SQL

Can attending a university in a foreign country impact one’s mental well-being? In 2018, a Japanese university with a diverse student body conducted a comprehensive survey. An ethically and regulatory approved study based on this research was published the subsequent year. The study’s...

Ms. Sarah Climenhaga, presents a plan to address flooding and protect public health in Toronto

Toronto, 3/08/2023 — Flooding poses a significant threat to public safety and health, and the need for comprehensive strategies to address this issue has never been more pressing. Ms. Sarah Climenhaga, a candidate for mayor of Toronto in 2023, is leading the charge to tackle the root causes of...

The Climate Crisis: An Existential Threat to Mental Health

As our climate continues its steady march toward catastrophic change, the effects on human health and society are becoming increasingly apparent. For many, the climate crisis represents an existential threat not just to physical health and safety but also to mental and emotional well-being. The grow...

Of hotel towels, elephants, mental health, and tourism

If we vacation to heal our wounds and wound hospitality workers in return, we do nothing net-positive for the world. So, how do we ensure that we don’t care for ourselves at the expense of others? We need genuine and positive interactions with other humans to feel well. One positive human i...

Oct. 13 | API in Ga. for mental health talk

The American Press Institute is in GA today, and on the agenda: Examining mental health issues and assistance for journalists. A few of us in the GNC group are huddled up downtown with about 25 people from across the country. We will certainly share some findings; ideally host a future event. ...

Elevance Health Volunteer Days and Giving Tuesday 2023

Our Community value took center stage during this year’s annual Elevance Health Volunteer Days, with more than 2,000 associates and their guests giving back to their communities through more than 100 service projects in 32 markets across the country. Through our partnership with local Lions Cl...

Elevance Health Foundation Expands Food as Medicine Programs Through Third Phase of Grants

Today we announce the expansion of our food as medicine grants through an additional $4.2 million in awards. Each grant will go toward organizations that are helping individuals and families reach optimal health through good nutrition, focusing on improving clinical outcomes for food insecure indivi...

How to Advocate For Women’s Health Amidst the Roe v. Wade Overturn

In recent times, the landscape surrounding women’s health has faced unprecedented challenges, especially in the wake of the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade. The right to make decisions about one’s reproductive health is a cornerstone of women’s autonomy, and its potential erosion...

Daily Tune-up for Health and Harmony

This can take many forms: kicking the legs front, side, back; hip rolls; going for a jog; or standing barefoot on the earth in the morning dew if weather allows. This is also known as earthing which is a fascinating area to explore all on its own! My daily morning go-to I learned from t...

How I cracked the EB1A Green Card as a Product Manager in Health Tech

I came to the United States in 2009 and despite receiving two engineering degrees in the USA, paying a few hundred thousand dollars in college tuition, and kick-starting my tech career in the silicon valley in 2015, I knew so little about how complex the employment-based immigration process was. Rig...

Chiropractor for Slip and Falls Injury: Restoring Health and Stability

Introduction Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone at any time, often leaving victims with painful injuries and a significant impact on their daily lives. Whether it occurs on a wet floor, icy pavement, or uneven surfaces, the consequences of a slip and fall can be severe, leading to s...

Indigenous Social Determinants of Health (ISDOH)

November is National American Indian Heritage Month. I actually did not know this until after I’d already decided to focus this week’s article about Indigenous Social Determinants of Health. There are a lot of awareness days/months, but I’ll admit that not knowing abou...

Biohacking for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Health and Performance

In the era of constant technological advancements and a growing emphasis on personal wellness, the concept of biohacking has emerged as a fascinating and transformative approach to optimizing human health and performance. Biohacking goes beyond traditional health practices, delving into the realms o...

Ossium Health: Streamlining Stem Cell Therapies

Ossium’ strategy to develop advanced stem cell therapies is driven by extensive access to donor bone marrow. According to Ossium, the company has secured exclusive access to 47% of the bone marrow from deceased donors in the U.S., with a path to reach 85% by 2026. Ossium has used its d...

Understanding Apolipoprotein B: A Key to Heart Health

Heart health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and one biomarker, in particular, stands out for its importance: Apolipoprotein B (ApoB). This article delves into why testing ApoB levels is crucial and how genetic factors play a role in its regulation. ApoB Explained ApoB is a key pl...

Precision Health and Its Application to Nutrition

My grandma told me this over a decade ago, and it has resonated in my head for years. Looking at the two of my grandparents, I couldn’t help but recognize the point she was trying to make. Not only did they look different in their characteristics, but their physical size and structure differed...

59 | Navigating Health Through Genetics: My Personal Odyssey to Transformative Wellness

Six months ago, I found myself grappling with a daunting challenge: living with an ulcer in my intestines. The pain was insurmountable, akin to being repeatedly stabbed in the stomach, side, and back. My daily life became a haze of discomfort and mental fog, struggling to articulate sentences or ...

Methylation and Demethylation: A Deep Dive into Their Roles in Health and Disease

Methylation and demethylation are critical epigenetic processes that regulate gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. These mechanisms are essential for normal development, cellular differentiation, and the maintenance of genomic stability. However, when dysregulated, they can contribute ...

Tech and Health: Unraveling the Potential Links Between Technology and Cancer

In the contemporary world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, influencing how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. However, as our dependence on technology grows, so do concerns about its impact on health, particularly the potential links between certain techno...

PBM Is Important in Your Health Planning, and You Need to Know This

Your access to medication and your health depends on three little letters, where most patients are kept in the dark. Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash For the most part, patients are unaware of the increasingly powerful middleman in determining the ava...

What You Need To Know About Home Health Services

In my work as a home health nurse, I was usually shocked and saddened by the conditions of a person each time I visited a new patient in the homecare field. I chose to primarily work with Medicaid and Medicare patients because they are the forgotten and most destitute of patients. There were many...

Why You Don’t Control Your Health Data

During my residency training our hospital system was hacked. Computers were shut down and a ransom was demanded. Everything reverted back to paper. That meant lab orders, notes, vitals, and everything in between. Medical techs took on new roles as sprinters. The chaos made it clear that we had becom...

Recent Discoveries and Potential Breakthroughs in Microbiome Health

Our concept of what counts as ‘us’ has changed a lot over the last 200 years. Before we discovered microorganisms (aka microbes, microbiota or germs) in the mid-to-late 1800s, we had no idea that our world was full of microscopic life. Fast forward to today, and we now know ...

I’m Struggling. The Thin Line Between Addiction and Mental Health Disorders

Are addiction and mental health disorders two sides of the same coin, or are they distinct entities altogether? It’s a question that has perplexed experts and individuals alike for years. At the heart of this debate lies the intricate interplay between addiction and mental health, where one ca...

Mental Health and Drug Addiction: Crisis Within Our Borders

Politicians spend an abundant amount of time and resources trying to solve what the Republicans label as a crisis at our country’s southern border. Politics aside, many Americans, especially those in disadvantaged communities, grapple with chronic substance abuse often facilitated by entities ...

Athlete Mental Health: Navigating the High Stakes

The Silent Struggle Behind the Spotlight In the dazzling arena of sports, where triumphs and defeats unfold before millions of eyes, there exists a quieter battle — one fought within the minds of athletes. Mental health, often overshadowed by physical prowess and scoreboard victories, i...

Influence Beyond Authority: Advice from Dr. Leana Wen on Meta-Leadership and Moving the Needle in Public Health

Dr. Wen’s passion for healthcare access was integral in her decision to train as an emergency physician, as she never wanted to have to turn any patient away. Her passion for her patients ultimately took her well outside the confines of her clinical practice and into the helm of myriad leaders...

The State of the State’s Health

Each year, the President of the United States delivers a constitutionally required “State of the Union” address to Congress. These days, it’s a staged television event wherein the President lays out their priorities and agenda, announces bold new initiatives, and tries to bolster p...

The Power of Neem: A Tree of Health and Wellness.

It is often planted along roadsides to provide shade. It is acclimatized in other tropical regions like Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and West Africa.The leaves and seeds are grown all year round. As it resists drought, it has been used in traditional medicine for malaria,edema and rheumatism. N...

Big Pharma vs. Holistic Health: Examining the Criticisms with a Dose of Wit

In truth, living presently can be stressful because we’re constantly bombarded with ads for the latest miracle pill. And where wellness influencers peddle potions promising to cure everything from bad hair days to existential crises. It’s no wonder that the age-old feud between Big Ph...

Introducing Health X Change: Turn your health data into wealth!

Health data is immensely valuable for pharmaceutical companies, serving as a catalyst for both research and marketing strategies. In the realm of R&D, this data provides crucial insights into disease prevalence, treatment effectiveness, and helps recruit for clinical trials. By analyzing this in...

Celebrating World Health Day with Inclimed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

On this World Health Day, we want to celebrate the achievements of the health sector, as well as the challenges that remain. We want to thank all the health workers, especially the nurses and midwives, who have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, risking their lives to save others. We wa...

On The Unseen Battle Between Duty & Health

In their paper, published recently in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers describe a multifaceted study to unravel the dynamics behind the concealment of illnesses. In their first study, university healthcare workers and students were surveyed about their illness concealment...

#1 Easy Guide To French Health Vocabulary

Oh no! You feel sick on holiday in France or another French nation. Don’t put off going to the clinic or hospital. Instead, learn basic French health vocabulary and phrases to get you through your visit stress-free. Remember, your health is the #1 most important thing even while on holiday!...

Unveiling the Keys to Holistic Health: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Soul

In the bustling cacophony of modern life, where deadlines loom large and responsibilities weigh heavy, it's easy to let health slip down the priority list. Yet, our well-being is the cornerstone upon which our lives are built. True health isn't merely the absence of disease; it's a state...

Winnergy’s Message: Health, Resilience, and the Power of Positive Change

Your health is your greatest asset. When you prioritize your well-being, you open up limitless energy and resilience. At its heart, this is the message of Winnergy, manifested through the spirit of one man - Corey Jacobs, CEO and founder of Winnergy. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8XYB...

The Power of Self-Care: How Personal Growth Fuels Effective Leadership

In today's fast-paced world, many struggle to find balance between personal well-being and the demands of everyday life. This concept is eloquently discussed in a recent podcast featuring Jarek Tadla and Bobby Manley, who delve into the transformative power of self-...

Medical Spa Aventura: Uncover Advanced Treatments

In the bustling world of wellness and self-care, finding a medical spa that offers cutting-edge treatments is crucial for those seeking to rejuvenate both body and mind. Medical Spa in Aventura, particularly the renowned Liquivida Wellness Center, stands out as a beacon of advanced aesthetics and ho...

Holistic Recovery with a Slip and Fall Chiropractor in Miami

Slip and fall accidents can happen unexpectedly, leaving individuals with a range of injuries, from minor sprains to severe spinal issues. In the vibrant city of Miami, the need for effective recovery options is critical. Many people are turning to chiropractic care as a holistic approach to healing...

SmartGraft Hair Restoration Fort Lauderdale: Regrow Naturally

Hair loss affects self-image and confidence in both men and women, often due to factors like genetics, age, hormonal changes, and stress. Traditional hair restoration methods were once limited to invasive surgeries that left scars and required lengthy recovery. However, SmartGraft Hair Restorat...