The company that owns Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and other major health insurance plans is responding to a ransomware attack. Point32Health released a statement stating that their staff identified a cybersecurity breach on April 17, impacting the systems used to connect to members, accounts, brokers and providers.According to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, cybercriminals will hold systems or data hostage until a ransom is paid for a decryption key, denying access and sometimes threatening to publish or sell the data. While the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care system is offline, Point32Health says medical care services will be covered as…
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Future-proofing the health and wellbeing of Canadian workplaces
The Benefits Together Conference Series provides a forum for meaningful dialogue on meeting the diverse health and wellness needs of employees
TORONTO, May 4, 2023 /CNW/ – At an exclusive conference series in Halifax (April 19), Toronto (April 26) and Montreal (May 3), speakers and delegates came together to exchange thoughts, ideas and actionable strategies to support the health and wellbeing of today’s workforce.
Alaina Mackenzie and Bernard Lord (CNW Group/Medavie Blue Cross)
Hosted by Medavie Blue Cross, Benefits Together put access to care, mental health and diversity and inclusion into focus, while exploring the urgent questions and transformational trends…
Mastering the Headlines: A 48-Day Roadmap to Health Literacy
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How to Master Health News in 48 Days
Mastering the Headlines: A 48-Day Roadmap to Health Literacy
In an era where a single social media post can spark a global wellness trend, the ability to decipher health news is no longer just a “nice-to-have” skill—it is a survival mechanism. We are bombarded with headlines claiming that coffee causes cancer on Tuesday and cures it by Thursday. This “headline whiplash” leads to confusion, mistrust in science, and potentially dangerous health decisions.
Mastering health news doesn’t require a medical degree, but it does require a systematic approach to information consumption. By…
How to Master Health News in 48 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide to Medical Literacy
How to Master Health News in 48 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide to Medical Literacy
In an era of instant information, we are bombarded with health headlines every time we refresh our social media feeds. One day, coffee is a miracle antioxidant; the next, it’s linked to heart palpitations. Navigating this sea of conflicting reports can lead to “headline stress” and, worse, poor health decisions. However, mastering health news isn’t just for doctors or journalists. It is a skill that anyone can develop with a structured approach.
Why 48 days? Scientific research suggests that it takes anywhere from 18 to 66…
Manitoba will lift most mask rules in health-care facilities
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Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next week.
Masks will still be required in areas with vulnerable groups like cancer, transplant patients: Shared Health
The Canadian Press · Posted: May 03, 2023 3:22 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 3
Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next week, but some individual health-care clinics may still require people to wear masks indoors, Shared Health says. (Radio-Canada)
Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next…
Michelle Obama launches a healthy food-and-drink brand to fight childhood obesity
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded that is targeted at fighting childhood obesity.
The former first lady spearheaded the Let’s Move campaign, a program aimed at ending childhood obesity, during her time at the White House. She announced her latest venture at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival on Wednesday, May 3.
“We’re hoping not to just provide healthy and delicious…
Michelle Obama launches a healthy food and beverage company for kids
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Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside—you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry itself,” Obama said in a speech at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. “I’m proud to announce the national launch of a company designed not only to provide better products, but to jumpstart…
Healthy fast food options for families and people on the go.
The definition of “fast food” has blurred over the years. What used to mean burgers and fries at a minimal cost has morphed as chains move into the “fast casual” space or beef up their menus with healthier options. Plant-based options are increasing, and it’s becoming easier to order a salad or wrap in just a few minutes.
But sometimes you’re just craving that burger and fries. If you’re looking to eat fast food in more healthy moderation, here are some expert tips and swaps to make.
What is the healthiest fast food?
The healthiest fast food isn’t a place,…