Sports Experts: Weight Management Strategies – Making Small Changes Simple October 19, 2023 In a culture obsessed with weight loss and weight management, we often make the subject more complicated than necessary. But how can we achieve and maintain long-term, sustainable changes in our lifestyle and habits? In this episode of the Sports Experts podcast, host Martin Foster sits with Dr Claire Madigan to discuss weight loss medications, the importance of dietary behavior changes, and considering individual variables in the weight loss and management process. Dr Claire Madigan is currently studying primary care practices and supporting individuals’ weight…
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Mental Health Week Blog by Ryan Moyer, FNHA Program Consultant for Mental Health and Wellbeing “May hope forever wipe away your tears,And above all, may silence make you strong.-Chef Dan GeorgeAccording to Google, self-care is yoga, meditation, and lemon water. Thanks Google, but we know that self-care is so much more than that.Self-care isn’t about being self-centered, it’s about taking care of our families, our communities, our environments, and our workplaces. For those of us who don’t create routines for self-balancing behaviors (*Ryan raises hand), this is an important reality to remember and live by.But what is it ?self’thing we…
The purpose of soliciting public comments on topics that are being considered for review and possible development of recommendations, according to the WPSI website, is to ensure clarity and transparency and to increase the quality of its program. Although anyone visiting the site can comment on any WPSI document listed, the documents are written with primary care clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals in mind. The comment period on the topic of obesity prevention will remain open until June 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After the period closes, the initiative’s multidisciplinary steering committee will review all public comments submitted and,…
Younger women with anxiety and depression are twice as likely to develop heart problems later in life, a study suggests.Scientists say these conditions could be used as eligibility criteria for screening techniques aimed at preventing serious problems such as heart attacks in at-risk patients.Data shows that anxiety and depression almost double a young woman’s risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.Women under 50 are often overlooked heart diseasesaid study author Dr. Giovanni Civieri, a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, because other demographic groups have a higher incidence.“We could reduce cardiovascular disease”“But this study suggests that if a younger…
Federal District Judge of Texas Reed O’Connor last week vetoed private insurers that cover a number of preventative care services for free.decision1 States, insurers and employers that operate plans for employees will have a choice about whether and how to cover certain routine screenings, exams and tests.Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers are required to cover these services without out-of-pocket costs.The 2007 appointee of former President George W. Bush has made several rulings against elements of the Affordable Care Act in the past, according to HuffPost.This more recent ruling, however, only applies to preventive services such as cancer, diabetes, HIV…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH-TV) — Being a voice for the voiceless and addressing mental health issues among youth was the focus of a live interview during News 8’s midday newscast Wednesday. Chunia Graves, a mental health advocate and clinical therapist trained in youth mental health, discussed the importance of the topic and addressed the stigma that sometimes surrounds it in the Black community. Graves says “underlying issues” need to be addressed when talking about mental health and youth. “We need to address the social determinants of health in order to combat the symptoms that I see and really address the underlying issues…
Health education VA Northwest Health Network is dedicated to serving veterans through a wide variety of specialized programs. Do you want to quit smoking or lose weight to be healthier? Would you like to access your health information online? Check Healthy Living Resource Guideto find online resources on a variety of health-related topics and programs, including websites, videos, and phone apps. National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention THE National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention helps veterans stay healthy and knowledgeable. Find a variety of health information and be sure to check the site monthly for a…
Healthcare providers are known for serving their patients and improving their quality of life, but addressing the mental health issues of their own employees is often overlooked. This can have a profound impact on both employees and the organization’s bottom line. As Omnia Health celebrates World Mental Health Day on October 10, we speak to Maham Rasheed, licensed clinical psychologist at Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Nabta Health, to understand how mental health neglect affects financial and operational costs in managing healthcare businesses in the UAE. Rasheed explains that there is a lack of ongoing research on the impact of mental…
Lifestyle-related diseases share similar risk factors to prolonged exposure to three modifiable lifestyle behaviors—smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity—and lead to the development of chronic diseases, particularly heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, chronic obstructive diseases. lung disease and certain types of cancer.These diseases were formerly considered diseases of industrialized countries, called “Western diseases” or “diseases of wealth”; however, internationally they are known as non-communicable and chronic diseases, part of the degenerative diseases group. Chronic illnesses can lead to loss of independence, years of disability or death, and impose a considerable economic burden on health services.Today, chronic diseases constitute…
Find unexpected places to be alone I never understood who actually frequented the wine bar near the checkout line at my neighborhood Harris Teeter. But then on a grocery store running without my kids, I stopped for a generous half glass of pinot noir for $3. It was a rare moment for me, and suddenly everything made sense. I had found a mini-retreat nestled between the produce aisle and the seafood counter. Alone time is rare with two toddlers. There is always a child climbing into bed or following me into the bathroom. So any opportunity for solo time feels…