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Car Accident Law Firms

Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on busy roads and highways. Every year, thousands of individuals experience severe injuries, property damage, or even the loss of loved ones due to the negligence of other drivers. In such difficult times, working with experienced car accident law firms can make a life-changing difference. These firms specialize in helping victims pursue justice and fair compensation for the hardships they face. This article will explore the role of car accident law firms, the benefits of hiring them, and tips for finding the right legal representation. Why Car Accident Law Firms Are Essential When…
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Morgan Medlock out as head of the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration

Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration has a new interim commissioner less than a year after it was officially launched. The administration opened shop in July under the Colorado Department of Human Services, and is meant to coordinate and improve the state’s mental health and addiction programs. Its first commissioner, Dr. Morgan Medlock, was chief medical officer and director of crisis and emergency services for the Washington, DC, Department of Behavioral Health before being recruited to Colorado in January 2022. Michelle Barnes, executive director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, will take over as interim head of the administration. While she’s…
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Manitoba wants 150 new family doctors for the province, and recruitment specialists to find them

Shared Health is looking for outside help to address the severe physician shortage in Manitoba. The organization that co-ordinates health care in Manitoba is seeking as many as three external firms to recruit an additional 150 family physicians to the province: up to 50 each in Winnipeg; the northern health region and Churchill; and the rest of rural Manitoba. “Evolving population health needs, systemic issues, changes in how new medical graduates want to practice, and an increasing proportion of the physician workforce approaching retirement have all contributed to a need to increase the number of family physicians practicing in Manitoba,”…
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Leptin and Weight Loss – Maria Mind Body Health

Did you ever wonder why it is easier to gain weight than keeping it off? The key to this is in the fat cells where a powerful hormone is produced called leptin. Leptin signals the brain to regulate the metabolism in order to store or burn fat. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate appetite and energy expenditure. When leptin levels are high, it signals to the brain that the body has enough energy and can stop eating. However, when the body becomes resistant to leptin, this signaling system breaks down, leading to increased appetite and…
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Members of union representing health-care workers vote 99% in favor of strike mandate

Members of a union that represents about 7,000 rural paramedics and emergency dispatch, respiratory therapists, lab and diagnostic technologists, and other allied health professionals in Manitoba have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike mandate. The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, whose membership also includes social workers, pharmacists, physiotherapists and dietitians, among workers in many other professions, says its members voted 99 per cent in favor of adopting a strike mandate. The union’s bargaining committee called for a strike vote in March, after more than a year of negotiating for a new collective agreement, according to a Friday news…
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What Jennifer Garner Eats in a Day

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Jennifer Garner just shared everything that she eats in a day. The 51-year-old’s favorite meals are simple and fresh. She also shared the one food she hates, plus the dessert she loves. Acting may be Jennifer Garner’s passion, but good food is a close second. It’s why she started her organic snack company, Once Upon a Farm, and why you’ll occasionally catch her in the kitchen on Instagram filming…
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10 Low-Sugar Fruits That Won’t Make Your Blood Sugar Spikes

Even low-sugar fruits can be as sweet as candy. There’s a reason why we’ve been told to get a good daily dose of fruits and vegetables, but naturally, some fruits contain a bit more sugar than others. And while consuming fruit of any kind is encouraged, certain varieties have more natural sugar, which can lead to a spike in your blood sugar levels. Whether you have a health condition, like diabetes, or are looking to decrease your sugar intake, it’s important to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods you’re eating and feeding to your family. Mary Wirtz, a registered…
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Fountain Life Promotes Helen Messier, MD, Ph.D. to Chief Medical Officer

Published: Apr. 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT|Updated: 15 hours ago Dr. Messier will lead the company’s global medical, clinical, and scientific teams NAPLES, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fountain Life, a preventive health and longevity company committed to transforming global healthcare from reactive to proactive, today announced the promotion of Helen Messier, MD, Ph.D. to Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Messier joined Fountain Life in 2022 as Chief Clinical and Scientific Officer. She is a scientist and a certified family practice physician who has devoted most of her career to harnessing data to close the translational gap in…