TThere’s no denying that in recent years, cauliflower has overtaken broccoli as the epitome of healthy veggies. And while it can often be disguised as french fries, pizza crust or tater tots, as a result grocery shoppers may find cauliflower at the top of the ingredient list of many plant-based foods. But what does adding […]
Posted by Steve Alder on June 13, 2023 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and its parent company, Point32Health, are facing several class-action lawsuits after hackers gained access to the protected health information (PHI) of more than 2.5 million people in an April 2023 ransomware attack . Point32Health is the second largest insurer in Massachusetts serving more
Natalia Ovcharenko /Pixabay Natalia Ovcharenko /Pixabay Americans are pretty stressed. In the American Psychological Association’s 2022 Stress in America Survey, respondents cited violence and crime and the current racial and political climate as significant sources of stress. The biggest stressor of all, however, has been economic: 83% of people said they were stressed about inflation.
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A recent study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests that adopting a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) approach in inpatient psychiatric settings can significantly reduce self-harm and the use of isolation and restraint. The researchers, led by clinical psychologist Faye Nikopaschos, attribute this reduction to weekly staff training on psychological stabilization and the use of the Power
In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers looked at existing data to assess the impact of macronutrients and dietary patterns on the gut microbiome among overweight and obese individuals. Study: Effects of animal and vegetable proteins on the intestinal microbiota in overweight or obese subjects. Image credit: AntoninaVlasova/Shutterstock.com Background Obesity, or adiposity,
Share on PinterestFeeling stressed can trigger cravings for comfort foods. Marta Mauri/Stocksy Eating comfort foods when stressed shuts down the region of the brain that prevents you from overeating, according to a new study. Under normal circumstances, this region neutralizes the chemical reward you get from eating, making it less enjoyable. The phenomenon makes sense
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Millions of Americans take dietary supplements and most of us assume they are safe. While this is probably a reasonable rule of thumb, there are some situations that require extra vigilance. In particular, we must be careful of interactions between herbs and drugs. Even your doctor may not be aware of the hidden damage. How
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If you, like nearly 50% of the UK, suffer from hay fever, you probably know the pain of spending the summer months with itchy or watery eyes, a cough or a runny rose. If you are a acute If you suffer from hay fever then you probably also know that it can go beyond the
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Share on PinterestThe natural dietary supplement berberine is gaining popularity on social media for its slimming effects. Simonkr/Getty Images A supplement known as berberine is being hailed on TikTok as nature Ozempic due to its slimming effects. Berberine activates a gene known as the master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis and also reduces the release of
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News By FoxNews June 12, 2023 | 4:19pm A group of veterans recently challenged themselves physically to make a difference when it comes to PTSD, as June is PTSD Awareness Month. Seven combat-wounded veterans just completed a five-day PTSD hike through Kansas and Missouri to raise awareness of PTSD. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is
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THE LAST TIME You probably thought of zinc in high school chemistry class when you studied the periodic table. This mineral is more than just a chemical in a textbook, though it plays a vital role in a handful of our bodily functions. But it often feels glued on since you don’t need much of
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By Kelsey Waddill June 12, 2023 – AHIP offered four recommendations to the Senate Finance Committee on Consolidation and Competition (the committee) to support healthy competition and reduce health care spending in the health care sector. “We support the Committee’s bipartisan momentum toward greater affordability and access through stiff competition that is essential to providing
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Call me a diehard peanut butter-dark-chocolate-whatever, cookie dough fanatic and blonde brownie lover. Let’s just say if there was one food group I could survive all day every day with, it would be desserts. But because I’m a feel-good girl through and through, you better believe you’ll find “recipes for being healthier [enter every sweet
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While most people know you should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night, sometimes it can be hard to get out of the way. And, if you find that you’re regularly struggling to fall asleep on time, it’s understandable to search around for a sleep aid that can help with the process.
Have you been feeling persistently sad for weeks or months? Perhaps you lack motivation, or feel irritable, or anxious, or constantly nervous. If symptoms like these are causing you concern and affecting your daily life, including work, social life, or both, you may want to consider therapy. If you experience persistent mental health symptoms, you
