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Results of a three-year study at Michigan middle schools indicate that the USDA’s new Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools will improve students’ diets. Results of a three-year study at Michigan colleges indicate that the new USDA program Smart snacks at school Nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools will improve student diets. These new standards, required of all schools participating in federal school lunch programs, will take effect July 1, 2014 and will replace snacks like donuts, chocolate bars and regular cola with light popcorn, fruit, granola bars and flavored water without…

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IFTM Comments is a partnership between the Macau News Agency and the Macau Institute of Tourism Studies. By Mary Eddy-U Mental health is a hotter topic than it ever was before the Covid-19 pandemic. Although societal attitudes toward mental health issues and therapy began to change before the pandemic, the virus and associated online study and work habits, job losses, Travel bans and social restrictions have quickly brought mental health awareness to the forefront. People around the world have started talking about the anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, and a host of other mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic. And…

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In the middle of perhaps the most autumnal summer, all eyes are on Australia and New Zealand – not Australia and New Zealand. just for a glimpse of the sun. THE Women’s World Cup was every bit as biting, teeth-grinding and voice-fatiguing as we had hoped. But if there’s one woman who’s kept us grounded through all of this, it’s Gabby Logan. The veteran sports journalist presented coverage of the tournament for the BBC, covering every twist and turn with the commanding calm for which she is so known. But back on these shores, we couldn’t be more excited to…

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Primary care settings are a critical part of identifying and treating children’s mental health on the front lines, but many pediatricians are not specially trained or do not have the time to diagnose or treat mental health issues. In health systems where psychologists are scarce, clinicians are finding new ways to connect with patients remotely. Dustin Sarver, PhD, a child clinical psychologist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, helped launch a pediatric mental health hotline called Child Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry (CHAMP) that providers Children’s primary care providers can call for help in managing children’s mental health.…

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MAP Lifestyle Solutions Forum: Live a Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthier Life! On July 23, 2014, the Management Association of the Philippines or MAP presented the fit map forum series at the Inter-Continental Manila Hotel. It was the second Forum “The adjustment map” of the MAP Health and Well-being committee with the theme: “Mapping a future of INCLUSIVE GROWTH and GOOD GOVERNANCE” as they addressed issues and solutions for businesses, employers and employees to achieve optimal health which, in turn, improves independence, work and productivity. Ms. Cathy Turvill, host and moderator of the event, is a member of the MAP…

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SHAH ALAM – Social media has completely changed the way we connect with each other, share information and communicate in the digital age. It has become an important thing in people’s daily lives. Although social media fundamentally offers many benefits, there is also growing concern that its use may have a negative impact on mental health. Mental health is a well-known problem in global society. As a result, social media is said to be one of the factors that has influenced mental health problems. Although many argue that social media has many negative impacts, it also has some beneficial effects…

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Children grow up in a media-saturated environment. Research shows that in 2020, girls between birth and age 8 watch around two hours of media content per day, with the majority of that time spent on videos, especially on YouTube. And screen time only gets longer as kids get older. In 2021, preteen girls spent an average of nearly five hours a day using screens for entertainment, while teenage girls spent about eight hours a day. Like younger children, the majority of that time is spent on videos, but as they become teenagers, kids also spend about an hour and a…

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Mental health issues depicted on the big screen can resonate deeply with audiences, fostering dialogue and understanding. Paul Jerndal, award-winning Swedish filmmaker and passionate mental health advocate, chose to channel his activism through film early in his career. On June 6, he was announced the winner of the 2023 Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) very short film category for his captivating short film “Mirrors.”“Through film, we have the power to shine a light on the complexity of mental health issues, initiate meaningful conversations, and help destigmatize the challenges faced by countless people,” Jerndal said. “Films and other artistic expressions…

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Things seem to be heating up into a debate, and the topic of conversation this time is Planet Fitness. It seems that the chain of aptitude studios are under fire after a video went viral of a disgruntled member… Keep reading to find out what it’s all about… A woman in Alaska posted a photo of a trans woman in the Fairbank women’s locker room. She accused the company of allowing “men” into a space that seems reserved for cisgender women. The original image appeared to show a transgender woman as she shaves over a sink in a locker room.…

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