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janvier 24, 2023Like
Annual COVID-19 Vaccines Are Coming & Here’s What You Need to Know
Soon, you’ll likely be able to get an annual COVID-19 booster alongside your yearly flu shot. Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposal outlining its plan to begin releasing an annual COVID-19 vaccine that targets the dominant strain of the virus, similar to the annual flu shot. The vaccine would be released ahead of anticipated peaks in case numbers. Under this new strategy, individuals would only need one dose to “restore protective immunity” for the shek
janvier 24, 2023Like
Do Ethnicity and Race Put People at Higher Risk for Head and Neck Cancers?
If you’re Black, your risk of developing head and neck cancer — which consists of cancers of the lips, mouth, voice box, throat and salivary glands — is twice as high as if you’re white. For many years, it was thought genetic factors might be at play, but recent research suggests that the increased risk might be related more to your environment than your racial background. Among all head and neck cancer patients, survival rates are lower for those living Healthy
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Racial Imposter Syndrome: A Racial Identity Crisis
When a person’s internal racial identity doesn’t match what others see, it can lead to a form of self-doubt known as racial imposter syndrome. It’s a type of racial identity crisis that frequently impacts people who are of mixed race. Like other types of imposter syndrome, research shows that it can be a source of anxiety, leaving people feeling as though they don’t belong. Here, we’re discussing the concept of racial imposter syndrome in detail, including how it differs from talk
janvier 24, 2023Like
Racial Trauma: The Effects on Mental Health
Traumatic stress is a form of stress triggered by exposure to distressing and emotionally painful experiences. Racial injustices and discrimination can cause a form of race-based traumatic stress (RBTS) known as racial trauma. This stress can potentially result in symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The topic of racial trauma is one that’s far too often ignored or downplayed. The fact is, racial inequity is still prevalent today as it’s been in the past, and ignoring or denying there’s talk
janvier 24, 2023Like
Tu etnia y ubicación geográfica pueden elevar el riesgo de cánceres de cabeza y cuello
Los estadounidenses de raza negra tienen un 50% más de probabilidades de morir por cáncer de cabeza y cuello, es decir, cánceres de los labios, de la boca, de la laringe, de la garganta y de las glándulas salivales, que sus contrapartes blancas. De todos los pacientes, los índices de supervivencia son menores para personas que viven en áreas rurales, pero los pacientes de raza negra de áreas rurales tienen las mayores posibilidades de morir en los primeros cinco años Healthy
janvier 24, 2023Like
Encompass Health, Piedmont To Add Rehabilitation Hospital In Northeast
Encompass Health Corp. (Birmingham, Ala.), an owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals, and nonprofit community health system Piedmont (Atlanta) are partnering to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Johnston, R.I. The project, expected to open in 2024, is Encompass Health’s first hospital in Rhode Island. The hospital will feature all-private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym, activities of daily living suite, cafeteria, pharmacy, and therapy courtyard. Treatments will address a range of illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other healthcare
janvier 24, 2023Like
Teachers Were More Anxious Than Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic New Study Finds
A new study published in Education Researcher looked at teachers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our study investigated teachers’ mental health throughout the pandemic, comparing outcomes between teachers and other professionals,” study author Joseph M. Kush told us. “We further compared mental health outcomes between in-person and remote teachers. We were hoping to provide a snapshot of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on teachers’ and professionals’ mental health.” Prior research has demonstrated teacher stress to be a major theravive
janvier 24, 2023Like
Is Spanking Bad for Children and Families?
Have you ever been spanked or physically handled by your elders? To be honest, I have been slapped quite a few times and I don’t blame them. Over the years you can see different stages showing different strategies to discipline children. For many years people used spanking to discipline their children. However, spanking kids was not intended to scare them. The intent has always been to create an aversion toward bad behavior. Spanking used to be more instructive than mere calmsage
janvier 24, 2023Like
All You Need To Know About Compounded Grief
Grief is one of the feelings which is difficult to cope with. It can be caused due to previously experienced challenging situations, roller-coaster family dynamics, sudden loss or death of a loved one, or current mental state. Whatever the reason, sometimes grief can become worse and grief can hide various emotions under the carpet. According to psychology, there are different types of grief, complicated grief, anticipatory grief, compounded or cumulative grief, and disenfranchised grief. The fact is that grief does calmsage
janvier 24, 2023Like
5 surprising eco innovations you need to know about
Find out how technology is being used to help restore our planet To counter the effects of climate change takes a great deal of tenacity, and thinking outside the proverbial box. But, fortunately, there are some astounding people and companies demonstrating the creativity, brilliance, and ingenuity required to face this challenge. Here, we’re marvelling at five eco innovations, looking to reduce or reverse human beings’ impact on the world around us. From stepping up our survival instincts to agricultural advances, happi
janvier 23, 2023Like
Don’t Journey Alone: How to Find Caregiving Help for a Loved One with Dementia
When Mitzie Watson’s mother came to live with her, it didn’t take long to notice something was off. “She couldn’t identify her medications, and she needed a lot of direction with anticipating steps throughout the day,” said Watson, whose experience caring for her mother later motivated her to become a senior care advisor. After Watson’s mother had a neuropsychological evaluation, it was clear she would need more care. “I ended up leaving my job because I was taking so much Healthy
janvier 23, 2023Like
Yet Another Study Shows Gender-Affirming Healthcare Improves Trans Kids’ Mental Health
Despite the deluge of proposed bans on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, yet another academic study has proven the validity of this care. A new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that access to hormone therapy is linked to improved mental health among trans and nonbinary kids. As NBC News reported, it is part of a growing body of research establishing the link between gender-affirming care and better quality of life for trans youth. The shek