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septembre 28, 2022Like
2022 HCD Conference Preview: Product And Exhibitor Spotlight
The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, held Oct. 8-11 in San Antonio, will feature an expo hall where attendees can browse the latest in products and services for healthcare environments, from lighting, flooring, textiles, and furnishings to building products, artwork, and more. Exhibitors will be on hand to share features about their goods and offerings as well as answer questions. In the slideshow above, we preview some of the products and exhibitors that will be on display at this year’s healthcare
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The HCD 10: Mike McKay, Facility Manager
Architect Mike McKay has had a hand in the healthcare design sector throughout his 35-year career, holding leadership roles at several architecture firms and running his own private consultancy. In 2018, he became fully immersed on the owner side when he joined UW Health. There, he’s responsible for directing the planning, design, construction, and delivery of all routine and new capital improvement projects for the Madison, Wis.-based system—a portfolio that today accounts for nearly 10 million square feet and more healthcare
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The Emotion Wheel: Primary Emotions, Benefits & How To Use It!
I am sure you must have heard of an emotion wheel before but do you know what it is used for? The emotion wheel is a model which was first developed in the early 1980’s and since then there have been quite a few emotion wheel models developed. The main idea behind an emotion wheel is to see how our emotions are connected and how one of our emotions has an influence on the other. By using the emotion wheel calmsage
septembre 28, 2022Like
2022 HCD Conference Preview: Daylight Strategies For Healthcare Settings
The 2022 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo will be held Oct. 8-11 in San Antonio. The annual event will offer a variety of keynote and breakout sessions on a range of topics. Healthcare Design is previewing some of the upcoming educational sessions in a series of Q+As with speakers, sharing what they plan to discuss and key takeaways they plan to offer attendees. Session: Sight and Light Beyond the Patient Room, Sunday, Oct. 09, 9:30-10:30 a.m. EST Speakers: Adrian Lao, architect, partner, healthcare
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Draw yourself calm: what is mindful drawing?
A chance to slow down, be creative and connect with nature’s beauty, mindful drawing is our new favourite activity. Here we talk to artist and author Amy Maricle to learn more I started drawing back in 2020, during the first lockdown. I was taking a break from my side-hustle after experiencing burnout and needed something to keep my creative mind busy that was not related to work, and drawing fit that bill perfectly. Following online classes and doodling flowers became happi
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Why Less Is More And Why It Should Be Your Mantra In Life
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the phrase, “Less is more”? To me, less is more is “minimalism” in every way that counts. As we move forward in years, more and more people are embracing the concept of minimalism and simple living but is it the only thing that matters when it comes to less is more? More is less, less is more… Before we dive into the crux of it, let’s take calmsage
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Natural sleep support: 8 science-backed ways to help you sleep soundly
With research showing almost three quarters of us don’t get enough sleep, how can we stop tossing and turning and start sleeping soundly? Here, we uncover the best natural sleep support techniques that are proven to work Whether it’s scrolling on TikTok or your mind racing at 3am, many of us struggle with sleep. In fact, research by Bed SOS has found that half of us don’t think we get enough sleep, and 20% of us feel exhausted the next happi
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15 Best Motivational Podcasts & Follow Them For Good
When everything seems stagnant in life or when you feel worn down by the routine, or when motivation seems far away, what to do? Well, sometimes motivation doesn’t come from within and an external force is required to pull you up so that you start focusing on your goals once again and achieve them with flying colors. If you are thinking about how to get motivated and what exactly you should rely on, we are listing down some of the calmsage
septembre 27, 2022Like
Pregnancies Conceived from Frozen Embryos See Higher Risk of Hypertension
Pregnant people who conceived via frozen embryos may be at an increased risk of high blood pressure, according to a new study. The report, published earlier this month in the medical journal Hypertension, compiled data from 4.5 million pregnancies to investigate whether in vitro fertilization (IVF) with frozen embryos impacted a pregnant person’s risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. More than 33,000 pregnancies were also grouped for sibling comparison among people who conceived their children via different methods. Overall, shek
septembre 27, 2022Like
Best Exercises for People With Chronic Pain, According to Personal Trainers
Living with chronic pain isn’t easy in any part of your life. However, the good news is you don’t have to forgo your fitness routine. In fact, by committing to a regular workout routine, you’re not only improving your health but your body will feel better too. “Exercise has been called the miracle drug because of the countless benefits to the human body and often recommended as a major component in the management of numerous disorders,” Christopher Harper, PT, DPT, shek
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‘Spider-Man’ Star Laura Harrier Is a ‘Big Advocate’ for Therapy for Black Communities
When she isn’t starring in blockbuster superhero films or covering glossy magazines, Laura Harrier is a “big advocate” for de-stigmatizing therapy and mental healthcare in Black communities. In her recent interview with Cosmopolitan, the Spider-Man: Homecoming star opened up about her personal mental health journey. The 32-year-old model-turned-actress said she struggles with “anxiety and panic attacks,” and therapy has taught her how to cope with her symptoms. “I’ve learned tools through therapy,” she told the magazine. “I really am a shek
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Mercy Health’s Kings Mills Hospital Tops Out
Mercy Health celebrated a topping-out ceremony for Kings Mills Hospital in Cincinnati, according to the website journal-news.com. Situated on a 30-acre site, the $200 million project includes a four-story hospital building and two-story medical office building (MOB). The 172,500 square-foot hospital will include an emergency department, Level 2 cath lab, 60 inpatient beds, eight intensive care beds, four operating rooms, and three procedure suites. The 30,000 square-foot MOB will be situated adjacent to the hospital and house specialist care, including healthcare