by Patrick Canning and Brian Stacy An analysis of the impact that a billion-dollar increase in SNAP benefits during an economic downturn would have on U.S. gross domestic product, employment, and income in the agricultural economy and in other sectors affected by SNAP.See related Amber Waves article: Quantifying the impact of SNAP benefits on the U.S. economy and employment. Keywords: Automatic Stabilizer, Fiscal Stimulus, Gross Domestic Income (GDI) Multiplier, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Multiplier, Employment Impact, Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) Multiplier Model, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ) In this post…
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“Many of our APAC colleagues have been raised to believe that mental health is something to be kept hidden and secret. This makes it very difficult for many to engage on the topic and seek help when needed,” notes Alisha Fernando, Head of Diversity and Inclusion (APAC) at Bloomberg. However, mental health should be a key consideration in the workplace – particularly in the APAC region, where more than a quarter of employees report symptoms of depression and anxiety. And there is a strong business case for addressing mental health issues in the workplace. After all, employers have a duty…
We all know how important it is to start the day with some protein. This can reduce cravings throughout the day and give you the energy you need to get things done! But while we totally I love eggs, some days just call for an egg-free breakfast – anyone who has a taste for eggs understands that. 😵💫Whether you are looking for a gluten free breakfast, vegan morning meal or paleo alternatives, we have an egg-free option for you below. Check out 15 of our favorite breakfast ideas that are high in protein, but completely egg-free!Chia PuddingChia seeds are relatively…
I recently had a conversation with friends about the role of placebo effect in alternative medical “therapies” such as acupuncture, Reiki And homeopathy. My friends readily acknowledged that such therapies had no scientific basis, but they believed they had a role to play in modern medicine – precisely because of the placebo effect.After all, my friends said, if you feel better after, say, an acupuncture or Reiki session or after taking a homeopathic “remedy” for a cold, who cares except that placebo effect at work?And to some extent, I agree. If you want to waste your money and time on…
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Pregnant women often benefit from advice and support from other pregnant women; perhaps this is why an alternative prenatal approach called Centering gaining popularity. Michele Burtner, certified nurse midwife, answers some questions about this group care program. Health Questions: What is Centering? Burtner: Centering is an approach to prenatal care designed to give women more time for instructions, health checks, and discussions with their providers and other patients. The Centering Healthcare Institute, based in Boston, developed the Centering practice model more than two decades ago and works to share it with practices across the country. The goal is to improve…
At the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, presented sessions on treating systemic malignancies with alternative or adjunctive therapies and the importance to minimize pain in dermatological procedures.Lio, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, spoke with Dermatology hours to discuss highlights and gems from his sessions, “Cutaneous and Systemic Malignancy” and “Pain-Free Dermatology: Minimizing Discomfort During Procedures for Children and Adults.”TranscriptionPeter Lio, MD, FAAD: Hi, my name is Peter Lio. I am a clinical…
How is nutrition-smart agriculture different from “nutrition-sensitive agriculture”?Nutrition-sensitive agriculture is a holistic, multi-sectoral effort to ensure the production of a variety of affordable, nutritious, culturally appropriate and safe foods in adequate quantity and quality to meet people’s dietary needs in a sustainable manner.Nutrition-smart agriculture is a subset of nutrition-sensitive agriculture. It focuses on the production side of the food value chain, where farmers and agribusinesses decide “what” and “how” to produce and where the agricultural sector designs and implements actions and policies to improve nutrition. NSmartAg is an approach that identifies practices and technologies and channels public investments in agriculture…
Published on: June 6, 2023Last update: October 9, 2023Discover tips for talking to your kids about mental health, building connection, managing reactions, and providing real support. Link: https://health.choc.org/how-to-create-a-space-to-talk-about-mental-health-with-kids-and-teens/
The status of Shreyas IyerFitness remains a subject of intrigue in cricketing circles. On Thursday, it was reported that Iyer’s back injury worsened during his stint with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. But while some sources suggest he could potentially miss a few early games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to the injury, the officials concerned vehemently denied any danger to his participation in the tournament. Shreyas Iyer appearing for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy (PTI) {{^userSubscribe}} {{/userSubscribe}} {{^userSubscribe}} {{/userSubscribe}} “There is no reason to worry; he is fine and will travel to Kolkata for the pre-IPL camp in…