South Africa has a food crisis. The food system – made up of all of the activities and actors involved in the production, processing, transportation, selling, consumption and disposal of food – produces starkly unequal access to nutritious foods.
As a result, many households in the country cannot afford a healthy diet, 27% of children under five are stunted, and the prevalence of diet-related diseases is rising rapidly.
The food system contributes to pollution and climate change through the use of agro-chemicals, fossil fuels for transport, processing and refrigeration, as well as unsustainable packaging. On top of this, over one-third…
healthiest foods on the planet
Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults
Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.
Older adults’ unique nutrition needs
Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:
Read and share this infographic and spread the word about ways that can help foster healthy aging.
Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to help…
The best hair growth products for thinning hair
Experts help us find the products that’ll help you grow thicker, fuller hair. (Amazon)
When it comes to the best hair-growth products, there is so much information to sift through. What are the best anti-thinning ingredients to look for? Is topical minoxidil the right approach? Or is it better to depend on biotin hair growth supplements? To help solve these endless hair mysteries, we spoke to stylist and hair growth expert Diane Stevens, owner of Cole Stevens Salon, and trichologist Gabrielle Henderson, owner of Frolanthropy Salon.
Quick Overview
Best Overall Hair Growth Product
Nioxin System Kit for Thinning Hair
Best…
Constipated? Eat 12 Foods That Help You Poop
Qhere’s nothing worse than a traffic jam—both IRL and in your, ahem, bowels. Constipation, folks: It’s no fun and it can be hard to find relief. But don’t worry, there is some good news here: there are lots of foods and natural remedies that provide constipation relief. Certainly, there are medications and doctors who have a lot of insight on the topic, but there are also a lot of natural laxatives to incorporate into your diet as well. “Constipation” is a sort of catch-all term for a few different causal factors. You could experience a blockage because of a number…
CMS expands Telehealth Services to Deliver Care Safely during COVID-19 and Beyond
CPT Code
Services
Description
77427
Radiation management
It is reported once for every five fractions or treatment sessions regardless of the actual time period in which the services are furnished. The services need not be furnished on consecutive days.
90853
Group psychotherapy
Group psychotherapy including interpersonal interactions and support with several patients; typically 45 to 60 minutes in length.
90953
End-stage renal disease, one visit per month, ages 2 and younger
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, etc.
90959
End-stage renal disease, one…
How to use social media to get more likes for healthy food
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What’s on your plate? A quick glimpse at your social media feed might reveal a record of your most aesthetically pleasing meals.
But the amount of engagement on those photos may be smaller for snaps of healthy foods. According to a study in the journal Health Communication, people seeking to promote healthier diets might want to take a few tips from successful photos of indulgent, high-calorie meals.
To find out how food styling affects social media engagement, researchers collected nearly 54,000 photos from the Instagram accounts of 90 food influencers, then used machine learning to…
30 Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes
We know what you’re thinking: How exciting can chicken breasts be? As it turns out, it’s pretty exciting, actually. Plus, the fact that these chicken breast recipes also happen to be healthy too is really the cherry on top of the cake. Admittedly, Team Delish is solidly very much about chicken thighs, but these healthy (yet still super-satisfying) chicken breast recipes have us rethinking our allegiance, especially if BBQ chicken salad is what’s for dinner tonight!
When it comes to healthy eating, we think it’s the key to keeping boredom at bay. Chicken breasts can often get a bad rap,…
Patient Centricity as the Future of Digital Health Management
Digital health is an all-encompassing term that refers to the care provided through eHealth and mHealth through advances in computing sciences.
Challenges or Gaps in Traditional Care
Major technological challenges faced by the healthcare industry have got to do with data processing, cybersecurity, and providing a user-friendly experience. However, advancements in each of these fields have proven to be profitable, and will continue to do so. Our focus here is more to do with the user experience aspect of digital health management.
There are quite a number of digital health care providers, rather, platforms that avail services outside the traditional…