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The National College Food Service Association has awarded several colleges for their food, nutrition and sustainability efforts. The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) recently announced the Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winners for the 2024 Royal E. Houghton Dining, Nutrition and Sustainability Awards. This year’s awards have expanded categories and an enhanced judging and application process. Gold Award winners will learn about the Grand Prize winners at the NACUFS 2024 National Conference on July 20. “The extraordinary efforts of this year’s recipients highlight the efforts of university dining institutions to promote excellence in many areas of…

RN East Asia has some of the highest rates of religious abandonment in the world, according to a Pew Research Center study released Monday, but many East Asians don’t follow organized religions but hold on to spiritual beliefs associated with the region’s faiths. Pew Research Center surveyed more than 10,000 adults over a four-month period in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and neighboring Vietnam and found that significant numbers of adults across the region say they have no religion, from 27 percent in Taiwan to 61 percent in Hong Kong. But among those without a religious affiliation, at least…

A consent decree overhauling the treatment of mentally ill incarcerated people in Oklahoma’s county jails was denounced by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday, hours after state Attorney General Gentner Drummond and plaintiffs’ attorney Paul DeMuro proclaimed it a major victory for both taxpayers and the mentally ill.”This is a big deal,” DeMuro said shortly after the consent decree was filed in Tulsa federal court.The consent decree requires the state to reform a system that causes people who have been deemed incompetent to remain in prison for months, or even a year, while they await court-ordered treatment.Evidence shows that in many…

As local residents grieve, officials want them to know there are resources available. ROUND ROCK, Texas — As the community grieves, officials want to let people know help is available, and a Pflugerville City Councilman is offering mental health resources to people struggling to cope after a Juneteenth shooting in Round Rock left two people dead. Harvest Trauma Recovery Center in Austin has therapists on-site and accepts walk-in and online appointments. If you would like a one-on-one consultation, please come into our office at 6633 Highway 290 East, Suite 300. Group sessions are held on Wednesdays at noon at the…

Breakthrough technology that powers smartwatchesA revolutionary new device is on the horizon that promises to revolutionize the smartwatch industry. Rather than relying on traditional sensors, this groundbreaking technology takes a unique approach to providing users with comprehensive biometric data, addressing a common problem faced by a diverse consumer base.Empower users with advanced health tracking features”Many people struggle to get accurate health metrics on their smartwatches due to factors such as tattoos, differences in skin color and other physical features that prevent the sensor from reading. The upcoming solution offers a groundbreaking way to provide complete, continuous biometric information, enabling all…

The wellness program is aimed at supporting police officers in their stressful jobs. Released Monday, June 17, 2024 at 8:05 p.m. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara holds a flag draped over the casket of fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell during a memorial service for the officer at Maple Grove High School in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Mitchell was shot and killed while responding to a shooting on May 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Abby Parr, Pool) John Collins A funeral will be held Monday morning in his home state of Connecticut for Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, whose…

Jenna Demos: Staying Happy and Healthy – Summer Nutrition Ideas for Active Kids Published Monday, June 17, 2024 at 8:01 p.m. Photo credit As the days get longer and warmer, kids are looking forward to the freedom that summer vacation brings. But for parents and caregivers, helping kids maintain a balanced diet and stay active can be a challenge, especially with lazy days and the temptation of sweet treats. But with a little planning and creativity, kids can stay nourished and healthy all summer long. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is to stock plenty of nutritious…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 18, 2024 India, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready for a financial revolution. Setgaji Sdn. Bhd. proudly announces the launch of an innovative platform – Setgaji. Get ready to witness a dramatic change in the way we approach financial wellness. Introducing Setgaji! Driving Financial Wellness in the New Era Spearheading the movement towards a brighter future, Setgaji has gone beyond mere functionality to become a driving force for change. By revolutionizing the timing and accessibility of salary withdrawals, it is driving a seamless process that keeps employees motivated and fulfilled at work. Setgaji is not…

There is no clear scientific evidence that social media causes mental health problems in young people, yet public health officials are pushing for restrictions.U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Monday called on social media platforms to add warnings to parents and children that their apps may be unsafe, citing a rise in mental health issues among children and teens. This follows recommendations Murthy issued last year on the health threat posed by loneliness among Americans, in which he cited social media as a potential cause of social isolation.But experts, from leading psychologists to free speech advocates, have repeatedly cast…

There is an ironic side to the ad woman who wrote the poem “Diamonds Are Forever” in 1948. The poem symbolizes the everlasting love between two people. Her name was Frances Gerety and she had been alone most of her life. Diamonds do sparkle, but there are better “forever” companions out there.Longtime readers know that I would choose vitamin C over diamonds or any other fancy trend, and I would definitely choose it over cholesterol-lowering drugs. Vitamin C isn’t expensive or shiny like diamonds, and it won’t make you rich, but a daily megadoses of vitamin C helped me survive…