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Group photo of Seeds of Wellbeing, who received the Outstanding Community Mental Health Leader Award from Mental Health America Hawaii in May. Photo courtesy of UH Submitted by University of Hawaii According to a study released in 2023 by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, approximately 50% of farmers under the age of 46 in Hawaii have experienced depression and approximately 14% have had suicidal thoughts. Farming is a stressful business with many risks and uncertainties, including volatile markets, fluctuating weather, invasive species and other stressors…

Health expert Cory Rodriguez, known on social media under the username HealthWithCory, explains the best time to take your vitamins: Depending on the supplement, you should take it at different times, like first thing in the morning or before bed. The timing of taking vitamins isn’t necessarily important, but some supplements can be very effective and can improve absorption in your body. Taking them at specific times can also help minimize the chance of side effects. For example, taking vitamin supplements with a meal can help your body absorb them better, improving your overall health, while some supplements work best…

Health experts explain the best time to take vitamins, like first thing in the morning or before bed — while the timing isn’t crucial, the timing of some supplements can actually be crucial and increase their effectiveness. Taking certain vitamins at specific times can help minimize the chances of experiencing side effects. For example, combining a vitamin supplement with a meal can help the vitamin be better absorbed by the body, enhancing its overall health benefits. Health expert Cory Rodriguez, known on social media as HealthWithCory, says that nutrients like vitamin D are most effective when taken in the morning,…

If you’ve been feeling sluggish and low on energy, taking a multivitamin can help. These nutrition-packed capsules, tablets and even gummies can definitely bring a multitude of health benefits, but there are so many on the market that it can be hard to know which ones to choose.To help you out, we spoke to leading Harley Street functional medicine doctor Dr. Vijay Murthy – a trusted health practitioner to the British royal family and co-founder of Murthy Health  – and registered nutritionist Riya Lakhani-Kanji, a dedicated expert in plant-based nutrition and women’s hormone health. They gave us their expert advice…

In Murewa district, located in the grain belt of eastern Zimbabwe, vitamin A deficiency is widespread among almost all households, regardless of wealth, according to a study that sought to quantify provitamin A maize nutritional yields across a range of smallholder farms in Zimbabwe and understand the potential role of improved agronomy in increasing nutritional yields. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, is part of a collaborative project between CIMMYT and Rothamsted Research, funded by the UK Global Challenges Research Fund and managed by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Studies have found that vitamin A deficiency…

On May 5, millions of people watched a video of a gunman approaching Pastor Glenn Germany at Jesus Dwelling Place Church near Pittsburgh and pulling the trigger. During an appearance on CBN’s “The Prayerlink,” Pastor Germany spoke about the events and the growing need to protect places of worship, both physically and spiritually. “I truly believe this is more than just an act of violence,” Deutsch said. He further explained:[The] All I could see was the barrel of a gun, and in that moment my instincts kicked in: I took cover, ducked, ran, tried to get out of the line…

Tarrant County communities are turning loss into hope for the future. Following two teen suicides within three days of each other at the same school in the Keller Independent School District, a group of educators and mental health professionals are coming together to host a community mental health forum in Bedford on Tuesday night. BREATHE: The Mental Health Forum begins at 6 p.m. at Midcities Montessori, 209 Harwood Road in Bedford. The event is free and open to anyone in the Metroplex who wants to have a one-on-one discussion with an expert about youth mental health. School Principal Kim Olstrup,…

Kiva Williams’ Juneteenth table will feature red foods like barbecued ribs and watermelon, symbols of freedom, along with hot dogs, burgers, potato salad and baked beans. Sometimes it will also feature foods from her past, like fried fish, spaghetti and coleslaw, her “favorite thing from back home” in Tennessee.For Williams, who runs the blog Fun Foodie Mama, the celebration is smaller and more recent: The 44-year-old wasn’t one to celebrate Juneteenth as a child — her parents told her about the holiday, but she never celebrated it.But “as I grew older and had my own family, I realized I wanted…

In the 1950s, American food enthusiast Evelyn Neitzert settled in Casablanca. She lived with her husband, an American engineer who was stationed at Nouassar Air Depot, a US Air Force base, from 1951 to 1963. He is a freelance journalist,Amateur Chefshe quickly found a new passion. The Colorado-born housewife discovered the treasures of Moroccan cuisine: couscous, pastilla, tajine and many other delicacies. But as a journalist, she needed a written recommendation. Evelyn searched high and low for a Moroccan cookbook that she could read and share with other American expats, but when she couldn’t find one, she decided to write…

Digital Therapeutics and Wellness MarketDigital therapeutics and wellness encompass a range of technology-driven interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting well-being. These interventions often leverage mobile apps, wearable devices, and online platforms to deliver evidence-based treatments for a range of medical conditions, including mental illnesses, chronic diseases, and lifestyle-related issues. Unlike traditional interventions, digital therapeutics offer personalized experiences, real-time feedback, and remote monitoring, allowing individuals to take an active role in managing their health. Additionally, they often incorporate elements of behavioral science, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness practices to address both the physical and psychological aspects of wellness. Through continuous…