Israel-Hamas War Takes A Huge Toll On Children’s Mental Health

Israel-Hamas War Takes A Huge Toll On Children’s Mental Health

First responders bring two injured Palestinian children to the Al-Aqsa hospital in Beit al-Balga, … [+] Central Gaza, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. More than 4,000 of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the Israeli military responded to Hamas terrorists rampaging through Israeli towns, communities and military bases, slaughtering more than 1,400 people. Photographer: Ahmad Salem/Bloomberg © 2023 Bloomberg …

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15 Best Weight Loss Programs for Women in 2023

15 Best Weight Loss Programs for Women in 2023

Are you carrying a few extra pounds? You’re not alone. The scale has nudged up for many of us during the past year, which was filled with so much uncertainty and trauma. The best weight loss programs for women can help you shed inches and start the New Year feeling great and filled with confidence. Whether fitting into your favorite …

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Dental Health: Put Your Mouth Where Your Money Is

Dental Health: Put Your Mouth Where Your Money Is

Here are the Times’ suggestions: 1. “Your gums should not bleed when you floss” Partly true. Although inflamed or infected gums bleed excessively when they are traumatized such as by dental floss, even normal gums may bleed a bit during normal brushing or flossing. Flossing should be performed in a consistent and non-traumatic way. In addition, we endorse the use …

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Overtalking may signal a mental health condition

Overtalking may signal a mental health condition

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Many of us overtalk, for instance, when we’re socially anxious or deeply interested in a topic. At other times, we’re baffled by people who repeatedly monopolize conversations. Rarely, though, do we realize that overtalking could be rooted in mental conditions. Talking too much got Shawn Horn into lots of trouble. …

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Respiratory issues can disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to manage them naturally | Health

Respiratory issues can disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to manage them naturally | Health

Experiencing nighttime awakenings, also known as nighttime arousals, is common for individuals with obstructive sleep, asthma or COPD and these interruptions in sleep can lead to feelings of grogginess in the morning and tiredness during the day. Symptoms of both COPD and asthma, such as coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, nasal congestion and heartburn, sudden gasp for breathe in obstructive sleep may …

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Holistic Valley

Holistic Valley

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – Holistic medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole individual, their body, mind, spirit, and emotions in the quest for optimal health and wellness. According to the holistic medicine philosophy, one can achieve optimal health by gaining proper balance in life. Holistic medicine practitioners believe that the whole person comprises interdependent parts, and …

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Are Potatoes Healthy? Benefits and Downsides

Are Potatoes Healthy? Benefits and Downsides

Are potatoes healthy? Potatoes are anything but a “bad” carb. For one, spuds are sustainable, with a low carbon and water footprint, and less land is required for their production compared to other crops, according to a 2021 study in—get this—the journal Potato Research. Despite their often-unhealthy reputation, potatoes claimed the top spot as the most commonly consumed vegetable in …

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Virtual Obesity Treatment Program Led to Substantial Weight Loss in Real-World Study

Virtual Obesity Treatment Program Led to Substantial Weight Loss in Real-World Study

DALLAS — A real-world virtual obesity treatment program that involved use of GLP-1 receptor agonists with intensive lifestyle interventions led to robust and sustained weight loss, according to an analysis of a cohort study. At 12 months, there was an average weight loss of 16.2% of body weight, with results sustained up to 24 months, reported Donna Ryan, MD, of …

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