Valentine’s Day The goal is often to show love to everyone around us: our friends, our family, our partners, and our children. Although it’s important, vacations are also the perfect excuse to treat yourself ourselves to a little love and self-care. And we’re not just talking masks and bath bombs (but those work too, and we’ve even included some of them in our self-care ideas below!). So take some time to step away from work, cleaning, cooking and everything else. mental load on your to-do list. Nourish your body. Take care of your health, both mental and physical. Set big…
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In a damning report into the management and handling of taxpayers’ money at Nutrition Products Limited (NPL), Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis found that as of August 2017 the public body employed a human resources manager which had only six subjects within the company. GCE level. The auditor general said the position required a bachelor of science degree in social sciences and at least six years of professional experience at a middle or senior management level. The report, which covers the period 2015 to 2021, was tabled in Parliament this afternoon. In a performance report of the agency, Monroe Ellis…
Washington — American society seems to be suffering the psychological impacts of collective trauma in the aftermath of Covid-19, according to the results of a new survey from the American Psychological Association. Psychologists warn that a superficial characterization of “returning to normal” obscures post-traumatic effects on mental and physical health. The long-term stress experienced since the CovidThe onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on well-being, as evidenced by a significant increase in reported mental health problems and chronic illnesses, according to findings from Stress in America™ 2023a national survey of more than 3,000 U.S. adults ages…
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“Talk to an online health specialist,” says the bold text at the top of the page. Scroll through the list of virtuals health services on Maple’s website and you’ll find a mix of different types of care: medical specialties like endocrinology; loosely defined lifestyle services like “health and wellness coaching”; alternative health services such as functional medicine. At Maple FAQs for functional medicine, the answers are slippery and do not clarify that practitioners are not doctors and cannot write prescriptions, instead stating that they “prefer to use natural remedies whenever possible” and “can recommend the conventional medicine” but “prefer to…
More than 700,000 people commit suicide every year. For every suicide, there are probably more than 20 suicide attempts.Suicide occurs throughout life. It was the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds worldwide in 2019.Suicide occurs in all parts of the world. In fact, 77% of suicides worldwide occur in low- and middle-income countries.Although the link between suicide and mental disorders (particularly depression and alcohol use disorders) and a previous suicide attempt is well established, particularly in high-income countries, many suicides occur produce impulsively in times of crisis. Other risk factors include experiencing loss, loneliness, discrimination, relationship breakdown,…
From low-fat to low-carb, there are dozens of popular diets to choose from. With an overflow of fad diets, how do patients sort out the science from the hype? The best advice is to avoid diet labels altogether and emphasize to patients with prediabetes the underlying principles of a healthy diet. The AMA Ed Hub™, your personalized learning hub from trusted sources, offers CMEs on a wide range of topics, including Nutrition Science for Health and Longevity: What Every Doctor Needs to Know, to help doctors start an effective conversation about nutrition with patients. The four-hour course, at your own…
Where is your heart?Your heart is located in front of your chest. It sits slightly behind and to the left of your breastbone (sternum). Your ribcage protects your heart.Which side is your heart on?Your heart is slightly on the left side of your body. It is located between your right and your left lungs. The left lung is slightly smaller to make room for the heart in your left chest.How big is your heart?Everyone’s heart is a slightly different size. Typically, adults’ hearts are about the same size as two clenched fists, and children’s hearts are about the same size…
Press release issued: November 12, 2019 A review of the evidence on the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) to treat babies with colic showed that some treatments – including probiotics, fennel extract and spinal manipulation – appear to help, but only in Overall, the evidence on the use of these therapies is limited and should therefore be treated with caution. Researchers from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) at the University of Bristol and the University of Manchester looked at published ‘systematic reviews’ on the use of CAM therapies to treat babies with colic. Systematic reviews…
There’s no way to say exactly what counts as self-care, because everyone’s definition is their own and unique.The underlying rule is that it’s something that brings you lasting, long-term joy, says Courtney. And while there are many examples of self-care that seem to walk a fine line between health-promoting behavior and self-pleasure, self-care doesn’t have to be about filling your calendar with luxurious experiences or activities that cost money. (although it’s certainly possible).RELATED: Is social media destroying or increasing your stress?Consider a manicure, massage, or other wellness activity. This may seem indulgent, but if the activity helps you de-stress and…