Health & Wellness

Mental Health and Addiction: Urgent Crisis for our Youth Mental health and addiction have become an increasingly urgent crisis for our youth. On Tuesday, an acclaimed student wellbeing activist, David Magee, will be in Pensacola discussing ways families can help their children find and keep their “joy” in life. David Magee created The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at …

International Overdose Awareness Day GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Remember to mark your calendars for August 31st, which is International Overdose Awareness Day. This day is important in raising awareness about overdoses in Mesa County and throughout Colorado. The events will start at Lincoln Park from 8-11 AM, followed by CMU from 1-3 PM, and then back to Lincoln Park …

There’s a big difference between being in the right place at the right time and executing well on a business opportunity. After a few years of stellar growth during the pandemic, it suddenly looks like Doximity (DOCS -4.38%) — like so many other pandemic-era growth stories — falls in the former category. I don’t say this simply because its shares …

The Top 10 Gym Must-Haves That Boost Your Workouts The Top 10 Gym Must-Haves That Boost Your Workouts 1. Comfortable Athletic Shoes Welcome to your workout wonderland! A pair of comfortable athletic shoes is an absolute game-changer for any gym enthusiast. Whether you prefer running on the treadmill, acing squats, or dominating Zumba classes, a supportive pair of athletic shoes …

After campaigning for months to keep her job, Dr. Allison Arwady, the health commissioner who guided Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, was abruptly fired on Friday without ever meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson. The termination was confirmed by Ronnie Reese, Johnson’s spokesperson. Arwady was informed of the decision shortly after 5 p.m. by Rich Guidice, Johnson’s chief of staff, and …

Like Nowhere Else – Dan’s Story Video Transcript (SPEECH)[SOFT MUSIC] Introduction (DESCRIPTION)A man in an orange jacket and hat walks in the snow. (SPEECH)DAN: Hi. I’m Dan Novy. I live in Gully, Minnesota now. I’ve been a welder for the majority of my life. (DESCRIPTION)He sits in a living room next to a woman. (SPEECH)This is my wife, Tina. We’ve …

Focused on Prioritizing Overall Health: Paramedics’ Response to Managing Stress The top response to the question “What non-work-related activities have you done in the past 3 years to manage your stress?” in the “What paramedics want in 2023” survey was “Focused on improving overall health.” Out of the respondents who were asked to select all that apply, 19% chose overall …

Make Ahead and On-the-Go Options for Busy Mornings Make ahead and on-the-go options for busy mornings CINCINNATI , Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today shared quick and easy kid-and parent-approved back-to-school breakfast ideas. “Back-to-school often serves as an annual reset for families, with a recommitment to routines and many …

Restricting Sleep During the Week Negatively Affects Cardiovascular Health New research led by Penn State reveals that insufficient sleep during the week and attempting to catch up on sleep over the weekend is not enough to normalize cardiovascular health measures, such as heart rate and blood pressure. The study, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, demonstrates a potential mechanism for …

McLEOD HEALTH CLARENDON 9 AUGUST 2023 Congratulations to Grace Sok, a Registered Nurse in the McLeod Health Clarendon Medical Surgical Unit, for recently being named a DAISY Award Recipient. She was nominated by a patient for her extraordinary care and compassion. “The kindness Grace showed me and my family was like sunshine on a cloudy day during my hospital stay. …