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The average person may think that the risk of Alzheimer’s disease is due to “genes,” but in reality, only about 1 in 100 cases is caused by genes. This newly formed international group of experts wants to bust genetic myths and get people thinking more about nutrition and lifestyle.”If we could target all known risk factors, such as B vitamins that lower homocysteine and omega-3s found in fatty fish, we could potentially prevent up to 80% of dementia cases.” said Professor Jingtai Yu of Shanghai Fudan University, a leading prevention expert in China who participated.Dr. William Harris, an American professor…
taylor knopf North Carolinians in need of mental health support will have more places to call for help and more places to go right away. The state health department is investing more money into a broader range of mental health crisis services, including those run by peer support professionals. North Carolina recently added a statewide peer warmline in addition to its rebranded national suicide prevention helpline, 988. The Warmline is a non-emergency mental health support line staffed by peer support professionals. Peer support professionals are people in recovery from mental health issues who may have experienced substance use, psychiatric hospitalization,…
The Albuquerque Community Safety Authority signed its first collective bargaining agreement with the union in March. Crystal Little, vice president and bargaining committee member for the ACS Agency, said the department cited a lack of support for employee well-being, stability and mental health. The coalition is the first government in the country to deploy first responders with a background in mental health to respond to nonviolent calls, said Shelley Miera, ACS behavioral health response officer and negotiating committee member. He is representing the institution. Miera said emergency personnel are dispatched through a 911 call. “One of our primary goals is…
As the first rays of the day knock on the windowpane, you rise from the satin folds of your plush bed. In keeping with the holiday charm, the wellness app will have you completing your 15-minute stretch in the morning, drinking a glass of hot water, and writing down the highs and lows of your thoughts in a diary. Before you know it, your health will be part of your fun itinerary. The low-key joy of staying fit, sticking to a routine (even on the go), and achieving fitness goals with a fitness app is a joy that only enhances…
Plant Night was held on Friday, April 26th at the University of New Mexico Student Union. At this event, students received free plants and decorated their pots. Art supplies for painting the pots were provided by SUB. Harsh Kumar and his family, a participant in the event, painted bright colors and nature on the pots. Kumar’s family doesn’t often keep ornamental plants, which are grown more for appearance than functionality, he said. Instead, they spend their time caring for edible plants. “We usually plant Indian plants. We have various vegetables like okra and chilli. This is the first time we…
As experts and organizations advocate for a shift toward a food-as-medicine approach, Missourians are gaining new insight into the powerful role of food in medicine.Kelsey Gardiner, assistant professor of nursing and health research at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, emphasized the important link between access to healthy foods and improved health outcomes. He noted that people facing food insecurity often have higher rates of chronic disease, and stressed the urgent need for systemic changes to strengthen food access.”There are things we can do, and solid change is happening across the country through policy and infrastructure changes,” Gardiner said. “More can…
Youth suicide rates have increased approximately 36% over the past 20 years, and this rapid increase has garnered the attention of federal policymakers.The Biden administration is developing a new national strategy and federal action plan for suicide prevention, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to equity in prevention, treatment, and research. This follows the Bipartisan Policy Center’s launch of a youth mental health task force in January.Val Demings, co-chair of the Task Force on Youth Mental Health and Substance Use and a former congressman from Florida, said in Sioux Falls last week that rural communities face unique mental health…
The book features more than 60 recipes, interspersed with anecdotes about the history of tea. Photo credit: Seemanta Dutta That was after writing her second book Prajna: Ayurvedic rituals for happiness, UK-based author Mira Manek recognized the value behind everyday rituals. The important thing was to make the daily tea. “I love chai itself, and especially the spices that are part of coffee, even before I started drinking black tea itself,” Mira says. Her latest book delves into her love for chai and the drink. Family memories connected there. chai book (published by Penguin Random House) will be released on…
That was after writing her second book Prajna: Ayurvedic rituals for happiness, UK-based author Mira Manek recognized the value behind everyday rituals. The important thing was to make the daily tea. “I love chai itself, and especially the spices that are part of coffee, even before I started drinking black tea itself,” Mira says. Her latest book delves into her love for chai and the drink. Family memories connected there. chai book (published by Penguin Random House) will be released on April 29th and features more than 60 recipes interspersed with anecdotes about the history of tea, its health benefits,…
I’ve always had great skin since I was young. I’ve been lucky enough to avoid problems like rosacea and teenage acne, so I’m confident in my genetics. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t experience problems. The problem is simply “artificial.” In other words, the above problems (usually blemishes and red marks/scars) are caused by me picking out the tiniest pores and turning them into puffy, open blemishes. Yes, I have skin picking disorder, also known as skin mania, and it has a huge impact not only on the quality of my skin, but also on my self-confidence and mental health.…