In today’s fast-paced yet sedentary life, two of the most important things are peace of mind and health. We need a balance of both. Lack of either makes one incomplete and unhappy. It is said that the majority of ailments are caused by psychological factors. In recent years, researchers have been able to link certain kinds of emotions with ailments they trigger and magnify.
For example, those who are jealous of others are more likely to suffer from acidity and skin disorders. People who are perfectionists and get upset if everything is not exactly the way they want it to…
Achieving Prevention and Health, Rather Than More Healthcare
Newswise — If more people have access to health insurance, we have to be sure the death rates of those with certain chronic conditions are decreasing.
This is one of the statements by Gregory Peck, an acute care surgeon and associate professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, who will be researching on behalf of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health.
Funded by NIH grants totaling more than $1 million through a recent two-year award from the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJ ACTS), a…
Feinstein’s future ‘in her own hands’ amid extended health absence from the Judiciary Committee, Durbin says
The future of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is “in her own hands,” Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Sunday, as Feinstein’s extended absence from the panel due to health issues has some fellow Democrats calling for her to resign.
Durbin, who succeeded Feinstein as chair of the Judiciary Committee, said during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the longtime lawmaker has undergone “several weeks of travail” over a health issue involving shingles, but still wants to return to serve the committee.
“She said to Chuck Schumer last week that ‘I want to get on a…
Sault Ste. Marie news: Protestors worried about the privatization of health care in Ontario
Protests were held across the province Tuesday opposing what critics described as plans to privatize health care in Ontario.
Held by the Ontario Health Coalition, organizers said the Ford government’s Bill 60 would bring back a two-tier health care system.
Representatives took aim at the bill, which is expected to pass this week.
“That bill is allowing a lot of hospital procedures, diagnostics, and surgeries to be moved out of public hospitals, and into what are being called independent health facilities,” said Marie DellaVedova of the Coalition.
“They are, in fact, private hospitals and clinics.”
“We have experience with private…
Sask. the health minister responds to claims of a ‘culture of fear. among health care workers
During the question period on Wednesday, NDP MLA Meara Conway brought up a memo sent to all Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) staff that was leaked on Tuesday, showing the state of Saskatchewan’s hospitals.
“Yesterday, I asked the health minister about his government’s ‘hush memo’ and the culture of fear he’s created in our public health care system,” Conway said.
Conway said as usual, the minister downplayed the situation and said health care workers don’t have anything to fear when it comes to speaking out.
“If that’s the case, then why did the three nurses speaking to CTV News yesterday feel…
7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
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With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more…
7 Foods for Better Heart Health, According to a Dietitian
Certain foods are rich in heart-healthy nutrients.
Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman
Medically reviewed by Melissa Rifkin, MS, RD, CDN
Heart health is dependent on a variety of factors, many of which are connected to what you eat. While certain foods may be rich in specific nutrients that can reduce inflammation, lower your cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure, the fact is, a lifestyle approach is most important for heart health. It’s the combination of physical activity, a nutritious and balanced diet, adequate sleep, and stress management, among other considerations.
That said, diet plays a huge role.
What Role Does Nutrition Play…
Former Arsenal academy player left tetraplegic and needs 24-hour care after drinking ‘spiked’ on night out
A former Arsenal academy player was left a tetraplegic after his drink was “spiked” on a night out.
Daniel Cain was a fit and healthy footballer and a qualified electrician but after a night out with friends, the 23-year-old was hit by a “life-changing travesty” as a cardiac arrest starved his brain of oxygen.
On the night out on 9 June 2020, Daniel’s friends noticed he looked a “funny color” and was not waking up so attempted to perform CPR on him while the ambulance was called.
Daniel is a qualified engineer and has worked on Google Offices in Germany…