Most men find it easy to discuss embarrassing physical health issues without hesitation. Yet when it comes to our mental health, there is a widespread belief that these matters are best kept to ourselves. I have personally encountered this belief since my teenage years, through college, and up until today. This stems from societal expectations of masculinity and various environmental factors discouraging vulnerability. Men are often afraid of being seen as weak by their peers.In my experience, this tendency to avoid vulnerability began in sixth grade, when my friends and I imitated the behavior of my closest friend’s older brother…
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Replacing animal foods such as red and processed meat or eggs with plant-based options such as nuts or legumes may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, study finds in-depth. Video above: Two servings of red meat a week doubles your risk of diabetes. The review, published Nov. 16 in the journal BMC Medicine, analyzed the results of 37 previous studies, and its findings “highlight the potential health benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into the diet “, Sabrina Schlesinger, head of the systematic reviews research group at the German Diabetes Center in Düsseldorf, told CNN.…
Your body is a temple. — 1st Corinthians 6:19 In keeping with the monthly theme and as a reminder of how type 2 diabetes works, I thought it wise to remind everyone during this Thanksgiving week to proceed with caution. November is National Diabetes Month – let this column remind you. Pay special attention to your diet and physical activity. My worry about what happened to my mother is why I won’t stop talking about it. Losing my mother in such a brutal way transformed my future. It felt like cause and effect for me. I felt compelled to begin…
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DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 21, 2023–Veriheal, the leading cannabis health technology company, announced the three winners of its annual Innovation in Competition Cannabis stock market for 2023each of which will receive $10,000 to put towards tuition and university feesWith over 800 submissions, a record, Veriheal demonstrates an increased commitment to supporting the education and innovation of future leaders and innovators in the cannabis community. Since 2020, Veriheal has awarded $85,000 in scholarships to students seeking to change the course of the cannabis industry. Veriheal recognizes the increasing costs of higher education and, in response, has expanded its commitment to providing financial assistance…
Timothy Riley, MD, wants to make it clear that his peers are not the problem. “I don’t think we have a resilience deficit among family physicians,” said Riley, associate professor and associate vice president for wellness at Penn State’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “We can’t blame the toast for burning. It is the environment that must change. Riley, who is also a senior faculty at the Penn State Hershey Family Medicine Residency, will be the guest speaker for two upcoming free webinars focused on physician suicide awareness and prevention: “Isolation is one of the most dangerous things for someone…
Cooking bread with benefits – like fiber, protein and zero net carbs. In school canteens, real food is rarely on the menu. Corrupt cafeterias One in three American children is overweight or obese. And school food doesn’t help. 92% of school breakfasts and 69% of lunches contain 10% of calories from added sugar. School vending machine items contain up to 72% of calories from added sugar. 89% of school lunch directors struggle to source foods that meet nutritional guidelines. Beyond physical health, there is growing evidence that poor dietary choices lead to cognitive and behavioral problems, having a negative impact…
ST. CLOUD, Florida. – When it comes to mental health in schools, professionals like psychologists and social workers face a huge challenge. They only spend a few minutes a week with any given student, and for those who need the most help, that may not be enough.The reality is that most schools share psychologists with multiple schools, due to a lack of funding. But most of these people work very hard in schools every day to manage potential crises before they arise.So Trooper Steve went to St. Cloud High School to speak with school psychologist Walkiria de Jesus and social…
Three students from the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) had the opportunity to participate in the Entrepreneurship Health Research Forum which was held in Chicago on October 13 and 14. Event organizers included Tim Michaelisassistant professor of entrepreneurship at the NIU College of Business, who, along with Becca Husarassociate director for innovation and partnership development, provided CHHS with the student tickets.Karianna Shackelford (Public Health), De’Janae Thrasher (Nursing) and Omobolanle Wunuken (Rehabilitation Counseling) were selected after Participate in a CHHS Entrepreneurship Health Research Video Competition in September. Students were invited to submit a two- to three-minute video that addressed…
Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat that plays a unique role in the human body. Unlike white fat, which stores excess caloriesbrown fat generates heat by burning calories. This process, known as thermogenesis, can have many benefits, including improved metabolism And weight management. Understanding the importance of brown fat and learning how to increase its presence can be helpful for those looking to improve their overall health and well-being.What is brown fat?Brown fat is a specialized type of fat that contains large numbers of mitochondria, which are responsible for generating heat. Its…