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Educators know firsthand that Maine kids struggle with mental health needs, and that the pressure to succeed is real. Officials say the need for mental health services is growing in and outside of school. Heather Perry is the superintendent of Gorham Schools, responsible for five schools and 2,800 students. She said the conversation needs to change. “Normalizing the conversation about mental health, that it’s not something that should be hidden in the closet. If you have a mental health issue, it’s no different than if you have a cold or you break your leg. You need to go see somebody.…

We all know the Kardashians are into health and wellness, from Kourtney Kardashian’s REM supplements to Kim Kardashian’s charcoal lattes, but it’s Kendall Jenner who’s most interested in the self-care trend. The Kardashians She has her own private wellness room, which includes a $23,000 hyperbaric oxygen chamber, where she enjoys sitting and answering emails and watching TV. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) began as a medical treatment for recovering athletes and post-surgery patients. During a session, you enter a pressurized container and inhale pure oxygen. What started out in hospitals and recovery clinics is now used by celebrities and health-conscious people…

BENGALURU: The Ayurvedic and Health Ministry on Tuesday released a 6,500-page dictionary of Ayurvedic terminology.To mark the 10th International Yoga Day, the ministry launched “Yogotsava”, a 10-day programme to educate people on the benefits of yoga and empower communities through yogic practices and principles.Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao released the poster and a five-volume dictionary of Sanskrit Ayurvedic terminology translated into English and Kannada from the 15th-century Ayurvedic palm manuscripts. The dictionary lists the causes of all human diseases as detailed in Ayurveda.The ministry has also launched a dedicated Yogotsava website to encourage further registrations.The initiative, promoted as ‘#Yogotsava’, has…

While Ohio students are on summer break, their families can get help paying for groceries through a new statewide program. Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, will provide eligible families with $120 for each child in school, issued on an Ohio Directions Card.”We know there are many children who would benefit from receiving free or reduced-price meals while they are in school,” said Cam McKenzie, SNAP outreach manager at Free Store Food Bank, “and just because school is out doesn’t mean their hunger desires go away.”Approximately 30,000 students in Cincinnati Public Schools are eligible to receive free lunches during…

A diet that emphasizes minimally processed, plant-based foods, while still allowing moderate amounts of meat and dairy, could not only have huge environmental benefits, but could also help extend your lifespan.A large new study published June 10 found that American Journal of Clinical NutritionResearchers found that people who most closely followed a healthy, sustainable eating plan called the Planetary Health Diet had a 30 percent lower risk of premature death compared to those who adhered to the diet least closely.[1]People who followed this diet most closely all had a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and lung disease.…

A video of 10X Health System founder Gary Brecka making this claim is inaccurate. CLEVELAND — Today’s VERIFY is for people who drink Celsius energy drinks, which contain a form of vitamin B12 called cyanocobalamin. “Have you heard of Celsius energy drink? Celsius has four times the amount of cyanide that humans should have,” Gary Brecka, founder of 10X Health Systems, said in a video shared on TikTok. He also claims, “The facility that’s actually synthesizing this vitamin B12 doesn’t even pay for the hydrogen cyanide. Do you know where they get it from? Human sewage treatment plants. It’s waste…

The Five Boro Bike Tour is an annual 40-mile ride through closed city streets in the five boroughs of New York City. The tour is on wide paved roads with some long hills over bridges. As a NYC cyclist, this tour has long been on my bucket list, not because of the distance, but because of the experience of riding over landmarks like FDR Drive and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which are normally roads reserved for cars.When I told other members of the NBC Select team about my journey, the majority of the responses were, “40 miles? That’s too far. I…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A position paper written on behalf of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Vitamin D Working Group summarises the burden of vitamin D deficiency and public health efforts for its prevention in populations worldwide, highlighting key issues such as global variability in vitamin D concentrations and methodological problems regarding testing, guidelines, screening, supplements and food fortification. The study has been published in the journal Osteoporosis International Society. “Population-level vitamin D concentrations vary significantly around the world and depend on a variety of factors, including diet, skin pigmentation, skin coverage, latitude, effective sun exposure, and supplement use,” said…

Somerset Junior Woman’s Club members show off a set of inflatable lungs to greet visitors at the Community Health, Wellness and Resource Fair. Pictured, from left, are Wynonna Padgett, Lisa Hoore, Stacey Wesley and Ada Waddle. Carla Slavey I CJ Those who attended the Somerset Junior Woman’s Club’s Community Health, Wellness and Resource Fair on Saturday received a wealth of knowledge and possibly a few bags of trinkets and goodies.The fair, held Saturday at the Rural Development Center, was designed to reach people who need medical help but don’t know where to turn. The fair was also a way for…

summary: 23.5% of people with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health, and 43% are completely free of bipolar symptoms. Despite these positive outcomes, people with a history of bipolar disorder are less likely to achieve good health than their peers.Key factors in achieving mental health include having a trusted confidant, embracing spirituality and being free from chronic pain. This study highlights the need for comprehensive support for people with bipolar disorder to thrive.Key Facts:23.5% of Canadians with bipolar disorder have achieved full mental health.A trusted confidant and spirituality are very important for mental health.People without chronic pain are more likely…