Being born and raised in Cleveland, I’m used to living in a city with top-notch health care. This didn’t mean much to me as a child and as a young adult, as I was extremely fortunate that neither myself nor my immediate family had any major medical issues to contend with. When my husband, Arman, was diagnostic with early onset Parkinson’s disease, the value of living near the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic hospital system quickly became apparent to me. A quick 25-minute drive brings us to one of the top-rated neurological restoration centers in the country. Not only is our local…
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Anyone who has been pregnant or lived with a pregnant woman knows the kaleidoscope of emotions that can lead up to the day of delivery and fill the weeks that follow. This major life transition can bring not only dizziness, but also stress, anxiety and depression. Today, two researchers from Marquette’s Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences — Dr. Kimberly D’Anna-Hernandezassociate professor of psychology, and Dr Sabirat Rubyaassistant professor at Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute – are working with campus colleagues to develop new ways to support perinatal mental health. Their community-focused research projects are especially needed in…
Ambwani says food can heal – she even titled one of her cookbooks “Green Pharmacy” to emphasize this sentiment. “Using holistic lifestyles can help us improve our immune system and increase our overall positive energy. Meditation and eating nutritious foods can go a long way,” Ambwani said. “If you have a healthy body, you have a healthy mind.” Author Parisa Z. Ambwani holds her latest cookbook “Enlightened Home-Chef III” in Pleasanton. (Image provided by Ambwani) As for why she is opting for a vegetarian and more plant-based diet, Ambwani emphasizes her appreciation for nature and its gifts. “When I eat…
More … than 62,000 grandparents in Arizona are responsible for their grandchildren. It is a number that continues to to grow. Now a new report shows the emotional impact it can have on grandparents and the children they raise. Donna Butts is the executive director of Generations United, which advocates for policies and programs that support grandfamilies. “So each year we delve into a topic that is emerging or hasn’t been covered yet, so this year the focus was on mental health and trauma,” Butts said. And Butts says these families are more likely to have suffered trauma. Grandfamilies often…
Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee will consider the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (HR 1147), a misguided and harmful bill that gives prioritizing corporate interests over children’s health. HR 1147 would allow school meals to offer whole milk, thereby increasing the overall intake of saturated fat in school meals, which is inconsistent with recommendations in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The law requires school meals to meet guidelines, which clearly recommend limiting saturated fat consumption and choosing fat-free and low-fat milk. Schools are already legally required to offer fat-free or low-fat milk, flavored or…
Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement caused a stir among readers this week, announcing that national insurance would be cut by two percentage points from January, along with a number of other growth measures.Readers also discussed a lot this week about the deal between Israel and Hamas and the latest developments in the Covid investigation.Read on to find out how readers contributed to the conversation via the comments section, the Letters page and the Cover page And Policy newsletters.What do you think of the main news topics this week? Join the conversation in the comments section belowFall StatementIn his ‘Autumn Growth Statement’,…
Being a caregiver can be an honor, but it can also be complex and demanding. And caring for a loved one at the end of life can be particularly difficult. “Death, agony and grief are still taboo subjects for many of us,” says Angharad Burden, head of helpline and peer support services for end-of-life charity Marie Curie. “The side effect is that people who suddenly find themselves in the role of caregiver are thrown into the unknown. »Marie Curie’s research reveals that many people express the wish to die at home and that “the most important factor that allows this…
ADRIEN — Primary care, preventative care and health and needs assessments could be available directly in the corridors of the Springbrook Middle School to Adrian by next year. For the second time among its 2023 meetings, the Adrian Public Schools Board of Education heard a presentation regarding the potential addition of a Child and Adolescent Health Center (CAHC) in Springbrook that would be operated and leased by Michigan Family Medical Center.The board was first contacted about this venture at its May 22 meeting, which was appropriately held at Springbrook Middle School in the media center. The most recent update from…
Last night, Medscape’s Medical Affairs team gathered in London for the Pharmaceutical Marketing Excellence Awards (PMEA), where their entries, Transatlantic Exchanges: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Oncology and The Global Neo Learning Summit: Navigating Nutrition for the Preterm Infant, were finalists in all categories. 3 different categories.The team was delighted to receive a commendation for their program, The Global Neo Learning Summit: Navigating Nutrition for the Preterm Infant, in the category of Excellence in Healthcare Professional Education and Support Programs.The entry describes the collaboration between Reckitt And Medscape Medical Affairs to establish the first Global Neo Learning Summit in…
Image from UnsplashHello everyone! 🌟 Today, let’s delve deeper into a topic that is as current as it is vital: the role of AI in mental health. In our fast-paced digital world, mental wellbeing takes center stage, and guess what? Artificial intelligence is emerging as a surprisingly effective ally. Whether you’re passionate about technology or simply curious about the future of mental health care, join me as I explore how AI is leaving its mark on this crucial aspect of our lives.We live in a world where the debate on mental health is fortunately becoming more open and less stigmatized.…