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A bench and a grandmother’s ear: Zimbabwe’s novel mental health therapy spreads overseas

HARARE, Zimbabwe — After her son, the family’s shining light and only breadwinner, was arrested last year, Tambudzai Tembo went into meltdown. In Zimbabwe, where clinical mental health services are scarce, her chances of getting professional help were next to...

WOMEN’S HEALTH: Currently there’s no cure for Lupus

Joan Wilson Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. Skin, joints, kidneys, brain and other organs can be involved. Causes may be genetic, environmental, hormonal and certain...

How to become an ‘emotional detective’ and support your child’s mental health

One of the joys of being a parent is witnessing the moments our little ones discover their emotions – the things that make them smile, laugh and cry. However, even as they learn to talk, the ability to express those emotions is not so easy. This is often why we deal...

It’s Official, Social Media Has Fried Women’s Mental Health

We all know that social media messes up our mental health, especially if, like me, you’ve grown up with platforms like Snapchat, Facebook and even MSN at your fingertips.  As much as I love the internet, it sadly can be a massive plight on our mood and state of...

Summertime eye health tips for everyone in the family

Eye health is an important factor in our overall well-being. Yet 65.3 percent of California children don’t regularly see an eye doctor. With many kids out of school for the summer, screen time may add up quickly and potentially contribute to health issues, making it a...

Health Beat: Relearning the art of swallowing

We swallow 600 times a day and likely never notice until we struggle with choking. The condition is called dysphagia, and early rehabilitation is critical to avoid food accidentally getting into the lungs, pneumonia, malnutrition, and severe illnesses. Experts say we...

How to beat the Stunning Beauty in The First Descendant

The Stunning Beauty is a level 22 Colossus that you’ll have to fight in The First Descendant. This foe has high health and pretty devastating attacks. Here’s how to beat it. Recommended Videos Table of contents Best level, weapons, and Descendant for the Stunning...

‘Ergonomics and Physical Fitness’ Session held

Media Release Mangaluru, Jul 4: The Income Tax Sports and Recreation Club (ITSRC) marked its Club Day on July 1st, 2024 with a spirited celebration dedicated to promoting physical fitness and wellness among its members. The event, held at the club premises, featured a...

Why Asics continues to focus on mental health to differentiate itself from competition

Asics is an acronym for the Latin phrase ‘anima sana in corpore sano,’ which translates to ‘sound mind, sound body.’ Living up to its name, the sportswear brand has spent the past four years doubling down on mental health marketing to differentiate itself in the...

Sexplain It: How Do I Know If I’m Ready to Have Group Sex?

I’m Zachary Zane, a sex writer, author, and ethical Boyslut (a fancy way of saying I sleep with a lot of people, and I’m very, very open about it). Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of sexual experiences, dating and sleeping with hundreds of...
IUP College of Health Sciences leadership named

IUP College of Health Sciences leadership named

INDIANA, Pa. – Indiana University of Pennsylvania has selected the interim leadership for its new College of Health Sciences. Dr. Hilliary Creely, dean of the IUP School of Graduate Studies and Research, has been named interim dean of the College of Health Sciences,...

Rosemary: A Natural Beauty Enhancer

Rosemary: A Natural Beauty Enhancer

Rosemary, an aromatic herb prized for its culinary and medicinal properties, also boastsa rich history as a potent beauty enhancer. With its invigorating scent and myriad of beneficial compounds, rosemary serves as a versatile ingredient in all- natural beauty...

Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Nationally, emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have climbed the past few weeks, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Keeley Morris, senior epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health, spoke...

PHC – Home – PHC Iowa

PHC – Home – PHC Iowa

Des Moines B. Engebretsen Clinics PHC at Mercy University Ave. Marshalltown Can’t make it in person? We offer Telehealth Appointments! Behavioral Health Family Practice Homeless Support Medication Assisted Treatment Midwifery & Women’s Health Pediatrics The...

Burre Dental Center – Open Door Community Health Centers

Burre Dental Center – Open Door Community Health Centers

Point of Care Ultrasound Training (POCUS) The ODCHC APC residency program offers a Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training program as part of our Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) residency curriculum. This program equips healthcare providers with the skills to...

Why eye pressure can be a sign of high blood pressure

Why eye pressure can be a sign of high blood pressure

Our eyes are often considered windows to our overall health, providing valuable clues about various medical conditions. One such condition that can manifest through eye pressure is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. While many people associate high blood...

Dental – PHC Iowa

Dental – PHC Iowa

PHC Dental Clinics offer the care you need to keep your smile healthy! Our clinics are located in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown. Good oral health is essential to the well being of your overall health. PHC will see patients regardless of ability of pay. Care for...

Access to health care

Access to health care

No matter where you live in the United States, health care is expensive. In West Virginia, we are blessed with the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, gorgeous forests, and plentiful water, but these things can pose challenges to those who need medical assistance. They...

High Stress Professions and Mental Health Care Intervention

High Stress Professions and Mental Health Care Intervention

The need for mental health care is especially high for those individuals who protect society—who step into danger that none of us will ever experience—and it behooves us to find a way to make this care possible. Firefighters, police officers, first responders, and...

Ricola’s Throat Balm Can Keep Your Jam-Packed Weekend Going

Ricola’s Throat Balm Can Keep Your Jam-Packed Weekend Going

EVERYONE KNOWS THE kinds of jams that cough drops—and cough-drop-adjacent products—can bail you out of. Wake up with a throat feeling a little scratchy? You know where to go. Stay out a little too late yapping away with friends at the local dive bar? Covered there...

Older women’s health is woefully understudied

Older women’s health is woefully understudied

Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving them without critically important information. Many drugs widely prescribed to older adults were studied mostly in men, with results extrapolated to women. Consider...

Best Early Prime Day Rowing Machine Deals: Up to 44% Off

Best Early Prime Day Rowing Machine Deals: Up to 44% Off

ROWING REMAINS ONE of the best ways to build strength and endurance, without the joint punishment you get from other forms of cardio. And unless you own a canoe with a large body of water nearby, a rowing machine is your only way into this awesome full-body workout....

The 6 Expert-Approved Diets That Are Actually Worth Trying

The 6 Expert-Approved Diets That Are Actually Worth Trying

Want to eat more and still lose weight? Volumetrics may be for you. Volumetrics is a plan that lowers the energy density (or caloric content) of meals by increasing the liquid content of your meals with salads, soups, stews, chilis, etc., says Bonci. Some key...

Call to address women’s health issues

Call to address women’s health issues

ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) launched the first phase of its transformative consultation conference series, titled ‘The Next Horizon’, aiming to create a comprehensive National Agenda for Women and Girls in Pakistan on Tuesday. It...