Newswise — ALBANY, NY (November 3, 2023) — Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI technologies such as telehealth services, remote patient monitoring and other tools that can expand access to care and improve health equity. At the same time, discussions about AI safety and regulatory measures are taking place around the world, including decree released by President Biden earlier this week.As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, it is essential to learn how to best use the technology while prioritizing safety and fairness – both on an individual level and more broadly.University at Albany researchers School of Public…
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Eric Weaver MISSION, Texas – Attendees at a recent conference in the Rio Grande Valley learned that 20 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product is spent on health care. “This is more than double that of other industrialized countries. And we lead the world in chronic disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes and neonatal mortality rates,” said Eric Weaver, executive director of the Institute for Advancing Health Value. Weaver gave the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service an exclusive interview following the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity conference. The event, held at the Mission Event Center, was co-hosted by Western…
WORCESTER — Concerned about the mental and physical well-being of students at North High School, some educators are pushing the Worcester School Committee to create gender-neutral student restrooms in the building.Jonathan Hardy-Lavoie, a behavior specialist at the school, and Kirsten Frazier, an educator and faculty advisor for the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance student group, filed a public petition asking the committee to consider the request. They brought up the topic at the committee meeting Thursday evening. “A number of staff who meet weekly for a health and wellbeing meeting have noticed that there is a significant lack of toilets at North…
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, with nearly 800,000 Americans suffering a stroke each year. Worse yet, black/African American men are at much higher risk of high blood pressure and stroke, medical experts say. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure, especially in midlife, can damage blood vessels and lead to stroke. High blood pressure can also lead to other brain damage associated with dementia. The good news is that people can take steps now to keep their blood pressure in a healthy range – or keep it within…
Ingredients 3 cups fresh baby spinach or mixed greens 1 cup Cooked quinoa ⅔ cup chopped cooked chicken breast ½ cup fresh blueberries or sliced fresh strawberries ½ ounce crumbled feta cheese (2 tbsp) 2 soup spoons sliced almonds, toasted 2 soup spoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon Dijon Mustard ½ teaspoon Honey ½ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Place the spinach, quinoa and chicken in 2 airtight containers (1 liter). Top each salad with berries, cheese and almonds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard,…
The Golden Bachelor Star Kathy Swarts enjoyed a lake trip in Austin, Texas with friends and family. Swarts, 70, shared a fantastic photo of herself looking slim and fit in a stunning dark blue off-the-shoulder one-piece swimsuit, shielding her skin with sunglasses and a straw hat. “Beat the heat in ATX!” she captioned the post. Swarts is incredibly active and doesn’t plan on changing that anytime soon. Here’s how she stays in such good shape. Swarts walks five miles every day, a habit that’s incredibly beneficial for mental and physical health. “Walking is a great form of cardio.” says Erin…
LeBron thread: I want to start with Gloria, with your role and your role as a relentless brand founder. Govan: Being an entrepreneur, I think, really has a lot of similarities to being a mom and running a household. We are a blended family and we have five children and a crazy dog. So we’re constantly having to lean on each other to say, “Okay, you have the kids, I have the kids, okay, who’s making dinner?” Did you go shopping? It’s a constant flow. And I think that lens has really brought those type of skills to being an…
Many Long Islanders will get an extra hour of sleep Sunday when daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. and clocks “go back” an hour. In the short term, this is good news for most of us. But a growing number of experts — and some lawmakers — say seasonal time changes are disruptive and should be eliminated as Americans adopt permanent standard time. “In terms of science and policy, the evidence is pretty clear: People sleep more and perform better when they’re on standard time,” said Lauren Hale, a professor in the University’s preventive medicine program. Stony Brook and…
54 minutes agoImage source, Rebecca Keatley Legend, Rebecca Keatley and her partner Jim, pictured in Worthing, are expecting their first child in DecemberFor parents across the country, Rebecca Keatley is one of those magical people who can give them a little break while she entertains their little ones through the screen.But soon the CBeebies presenter, 11, will see the process from the other side, as she prepares to give birth to her first child this winter.The Port Talbot actress, who now lives in Manchester where CBeebies is filmed, has seen from “this side of the fence” how important shows like…
Gun safety advocates called on state lawmakers Saturday to take action following the Oct. 25 shooting that left 18 people dead and 13 injured in Lewiston. About 300 people gathered on Capitol grounds, across from the State House, to make their priorities clear: a ban on assault weapons; a 72-hour waiting period after purchasing a firearm; universal background checks and a red flag law. “The truth is the shooter lived in Maine and our laws do not prevent dangerous guns from getting into the hands of dangerous people,” said Cam Shannon, president of the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. “Our laws…