Although barriers to preventive care still exist for women and adolescents, organizations are working to overcome these gaps through standardized recommendations and online tools for providers, according to an article published in Medical Clinics in North America.1Evidence-based preventative care can improve overall health and reduce illness and death among women and adolescents. However, gaps in care caused by barriers still exist, according to Catherine Takacs Witkop, MD, PhD, MPH, associate dean of medical education at the School of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University of the Sciences of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. , who wrote the article.Barriers…
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4 Lessons from the Mental Health Wellbeing Summit for Shluchos As community leaders, Shluchos play a crucial role in supporting the well-being of millions of Jews around the world. Nestled firmly within the support network of her community’s many members, a Shlucha may find herself as the first responder to the most subtle issues that frequently arise. To address this issue, greater awareness of mental health issues and the struggles surrounding them was a central theme of the annual Shluchos Wellbeing Summit. Organized by Shluchim Refuah of Merkos 302 and the JLI Wellness Institute and hosted at the Jewish Children’s…
You’ve probably heard of many of the topics you’ll see below: full range of motion, lifting straps, detox, BCAAs, or even tonics. These are hot topics that most of the time normal people have no idea what is good and what is just overrated. Luckily, we have Jeff Nippard and Dr. Layne Norton to guide us. Jeff Nippard is a professional natural bodybuilder and fitness coach who shares tips and workout programs on his Youtube channel. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/chemistry and is passionate about science. Layne Norton holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a doctorate…
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, second from left, receives feedback from local drug treatment program providers and government officials during panel discussion Wednesday at the RISE Center in Reading. (DAVID MEKEEL – READER EAGLE) Dr. Latika Davis-Jones knows that the path to addiction recovery is difficult, not only for those who travel it, but also for those who guide them along the way. This is why the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs the secretary stopped in Reading Wednesday morning. She led a panel discussion at the RISE Center on North Eighth Street…
2024 Core Subject Videos, CE Credits Now Available! Videos and continuing education credits for the Core Topics 2024 webinar series are now accessible below. The BHECN Core Topics Webinar Series engages behavioral health stakeholders across the state to present on a variety of practical behavioral health topics. Trainees and contractors attend these webinars to increase their knowledge on topics they may encounter as professionals. The theme for the 2024 series was “The Business Side of Behavioral Health.” The webinars aimed to provide actionable business insights tailored to meet the needs of the behavioral health community.
DWS has launched a new thematic equity fund, DWS Invest ESG Healthy Living. The fund offers investors the opportunity to invest in companies that drive medical advancement and provide products for healthier lives. The importance and urgency of the subject is underlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 “Health and well-being”. The fund managed by Oliver Schweers focuses on the three key areas of prevention, early detection and modern medical treatment of diseases. “First, we focus on companies that offer products and services that benefit or promote the trend toward healthier lifestyles. Second, we focus on companies that…
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These upcoming titles abandon the traditional resolution model: superficial makeover; a frustrating preparation for failure – in favor of achievable change and self-acceptance. Here are a dozen goals that won’t expire or run out in February.Apologize and mean itsorry sorry sorryMarjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy. Gallery, January 2023Ingall and McCarthy analyzed apologies in news, pop culture, literature andpolicy since 2012, documenting their observations on their website SorryWatch.com. In the book, they explain why it’s so difficult to apologize and why apologies so often fail, breaking down what makes a good apology into six parts. P.W.The review called it “an accessible…
Mental health has long been a topic shrouded in stigma and secrecy, but in recent years there has been a strong push to destigmatize and promote mental wellbeing. While this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, it begs the question: Does the normalization of mental health issues also lead to the normalization of unhealthy behaviors? In this article, we will explore the paradox of destigmatization of mental health and the potential consequences of excessive normalization. The evolution of the discourse on mental health A marked change in societal attitudes toward mental disorders has occurred in recent decades. This…
By Amy Galper As such, personal care products and fragrance as a function are two important emerging trends impacting the way we use essential oils and aromatherapy. The rapidly growing spa industry and clean beauty industry thus provide significant opportunities for the integration of essential oils and aromatherapy into their practices and formulations. One of the essential oils at the forefront of the aromatherapy industry is Indian sandalwood oil, obtained by steam distillation of the aromatic heartwood of the Santalum album. As an active ingredient, Indian sandalwood oil can produce multiple benefits for the skin, in…