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Decades of Hype Turned Protein Into a Superfood – and Spawned a Multibillion-Dollar Industry
By Hannah Cutting-Jones, University of Oregon Do you ever blend up a protein smoothie for breakfast, or grab a protein bar following an afternoon workout? If so, you are likely among the millions of people in search of more protein-rich diets. Protein-enriched products are ubiquitous, and these days it seems protein can be infused into anything – even water. But the problem, as Kristi Wempen, a nutritionist at Mayo Clinic, points out, is that “contrary to all the hype that Healthy
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Elektra Health’s 2021 Menopause Taboo Smashers
Earlier this week, Elektra Health, the menopause care and education organization, announced its list of 2021 « Menopause Taboo Smashers. » I am beyond honored to be included as a menopause advocate alongside such visionary leaders as Dr. Cindy Duke, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Margaret Cho, Omisade Burney-Scott and other fierce female trailblazers who break taboos and redefine what is possible for women experiencing menopause. What an incredibly fitting way to celebrate World Menopause Day, which was this past Monday. As a Healthy
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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Adds Pediatric Urgent Care
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (Knoxville, Tenn.) opened a new pediatric urgent care in Alcoa, Tenn., according to an article in The Daily Times. The Blount Outpatient Center will treat patients from newborn to 21 years, offering urgent care and pediatric after-hours care. healthcare
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Take 5 With Victoria Nichols
In this series, Healthcare Design asks leading healthcare design professionals, firms, and owners to tell us what’s got their attention and share some ideas on the subject. Victoria Nichols, a partner at ZGF Architects’ Seattle office, leads the firm’s national healthcare practice. Here she shares her thoughts on remote work, impacts to frontline staff, and leveraging acuity adaptability to address future flexibility. 1. Engaging users in new ways Work hasn’t stopped in the last 18 months; in fact, healthcare
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Is Coffee Good For Mental Health? Explore The Hidden Benefits Of Caffeine
Caffeine is probably one of the few beverages that have a complex relationship with our overall health. Coffee, one of the most consumed caffeinated beverages in the world, is not only high in antioxidants but can also help in preventing many serious health diseases. For many people, coffee is just a caffeinated beverage they consume to fulfill their body’s caffeine needs but what we don’t realize is that coffee has many hidden benefits and can be good for mental health. calmsage
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Women’s Diagnostic Center Opens In Alabama
Troy Regional Medical Center (TRMC; Troy, Ala.) has added a new Women’s Diagnostic Center to its open MRI facility in Troy, according to an article in troymessenger.com. The women’s center will bring a variety of services, including Tomo 3-D mammography, bone densitometry, and stereotactic breast biopsy, under one roof. healthcare
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Acrophobia Or The Fear Of Heights: Definition, Triggers, Causes, & How To Cope
Acrophobia can be described as an intense fear of heights that causes sudden panic and anxiety in people who struggle with this phobia. Acrophobia might be one of the most common phobias, according to researchers. While it’s normal to feel discomfort when in high places like standing over a cliff or at the top of a skyscraper, however, these feelings may not cause sudden panic or make one avoid heights completely. People with acrophobia might feel fear and anxiety even calmsage
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What is flexible masculinity and how can it aid wellbeing?
It’s time to take down toxic masculinity for good; here we explore a healthier, more flexible alternative that can aid coping and wellbeing The winds of social change have blown in a plethora of views on what masculinity should look like in modern society. These different perspectives can cause confusion; should I be stoic or emotionally expressive, the drill sergeant or the shoulder to cry on? This lack of clarity can cause confusion when coping with one’s own psychological distress. happi
octobre 20, 2021Like
Retirement Isn’t Slowing Down Olympic Ski Champ Lindsey Vonn One Bit
Lindsey Vonn built her career — and her legacy — on going full speed ahead. When the American alpine skier retired in 2019 at age 34, she did so as the most decorated woman ever to step into skis, with three Olympic medals, four World Cup overall championships, eight World Championship medals, and a whopping 82 World Cup victories to her name. Even off the slopes, Vonn’s M.O. is non-stop action. Just take a peek at her Instagram bio: “Former shek
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These Products Really Support Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Of course, you probably already know this: The store shelves are lined with pink towels, appliances, clothes and cosmetics; athletes are wearing pink jerseys, pink hats, pink shoes and pink socks; and many have pink ribbons firmly attached to their lapels. But Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than a color. It is about focusing attention on one of the deadliest forms of cancer in America and the world. That said, incidence rates shek
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White House Announces Plan to Vaccinate Children Ages 5 to 11 for COVID-19
For families with mixed-vaxx occupants who have struggled navigating re-opening public spaces with younger children who are still ineligible for COVID-19 vaccines, the timeline for getting all their kids fully dosed is something they are eagerly awaiting. Luckily, we may be closing in on a timeline with the latest drop from the White House about distribution of vaccines to kids age 5 to 11 — with expectations of when children in that age range can get appointments, information on the shek