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Three years after gymnastics superstar Simone Biles made athletes’ mental health a central focus at the Tokyo Olympics, this year’s Paris Games will demonstrate how increased awareness can translate into better care and support.Biles famously withdrew from most of the competition midway through the Tokyo Olympics after struggling with mental problems and “twisties,” a form of mid-air disorientation known to affect some gymnasts.Ahead of the Paris 2024 Games opening on July 26, local organisers, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and international sports federations have stressed that lessons have been learned. “Seventy per cent of Olympians will only experience one Olympic…
The latest episode of Jennifer Garner’s “Pretend Cooking Show” features one of our favorite special guests: her 86-year-old mother, Pat Garner. On Sunday, Jennifer shared a video of the two of them making a creamed corn recipe that her kids have affectionately dubbed “Grandma Corn” in Pat’s West Virginia kitchen. Jennifer has been spending more time with her mom since her father, William, passed away in March. “Grandmum’s Corn. My sisters and I grew up eating this corn. It tastes like summer,” the actress wrote on Instagram along with a video. “I make it without sugar and it tastes good.…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Stacker) — The stigma surrounding mental health has decreased significantly in the United States, meaning more people can get treatment than ever before. But other barriers, like a shortage of mental health professionals, continue to pose problems for people who would otherwise seek help. More than one in 10 Americans lack adequate access to mental health care, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Okrashiuk // Shutterstock ADHD Advisor used data from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to map and analyze mental health provider shortages across the U.S. Underserved areas are considered when…
Injuries and decades of wear and tear can leave equine veterinarians in chronic pain, and it’s important that they learn how to cope with this stress. | Adobe Stock Equine veterinarians frequently injure themselves while working or pursuing active hobbies such as running, skiing, or riding. While many of these injuries heal without incident, some require surgery or other intervention. Knees, shoulders, wrists, and backs are among the most common sites of injury. In addition, over decades, wear and tear from rectal palpation and repetitive lifting, moving, and twisting movements can accumulate and become painful. As we age, old injuries…
image: https://www.getnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717526252.jpegHaven Roquemore, a trained holistic health coach, prenatal nutritionist, and veteran chef, appears in an exclusive online interview to talk about her journey of integrating her rich cultural traditions into her cooking and wellness routine.Haven Roquemore, an accomplished holistic health coach, prenatal nutritionist, and veteran chef, appears in an exclusive online interview to discuss her journey of incorporating her rich cultural traditions into her cooking and wellness practices. Growing up in Texas and Florida, Haven has faced and overcome significant challenges, from navigating the foster care system to turning these experiences into a driving force in her professional endeavors…
Since the fountain of youth can’t be bottled up and sold, skincare brands and experts have created the next best thing: Anti-aging serums. As a way to dial back time, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and give our skin that youthful glow we all crave, many turn to these potent formulas for lasting results. No matter your age or skin concern, there is a blend that will help boost your confidence and improve your overall complexion. But like shopping for eye creams, night creams, tinted moisturizers, and other products for your skin care routine, it can be difficult to really…
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – As Jason DeShazo walks around the Rose Dynasty Center, it’s clear that to him it’s more than just a building. It’s a dream come true. ‘We’re not going anywhere’: Florida Pride Month events go on despite risk of violence “I don’t think a day went by where I wasn’t walking down the hallway and literally panicking and getting emotional that this is something I’ve dreamed of my whole life,” he said. DeShazo has tried to find a safe place her whole life. Since 2000, he has been performing cross-dressed as “Mama Ashley Rose” and in recent…
As women continue to experience mental health impacts disproportionately compared to men, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Markham Stouville Hospital Foundation are teaming up to support women’s mental health and advocacy through an annual run.More than 2,000 community supporters participated in the annual Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women on May 26 in Markham.The longstanding partnership between Shoppers Women’s Health Foundation and the MSH Foundation has raised $430,000 to date, and these funds will be used to continue the women’s wellness programming at the hospital’s Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Mental Health Services.The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women aims…
In my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia’s mountains, the centerpiece of any midsummer dinner party is a hearty bowl of chilled cheese slaw, a delightfully funky relative of pimiento cheese, and there’s a reason it’s a sure-fire party favorite. Swiss cheese, with its mild, nutty flavor, is full of flavor. Imagine a creamy, tangy coleslaw without the cabbage and with lots of cheese instead. I remember having cheese coleslaw with corn chips and freshly ground black pepper. Top with olives and chopped green onions and serve with yeast rolls, vegetables, or your favorite crackers. Living in New York for the first…
BOSTON — Most healthy adults under age 75 can get enough of the recommended daily intake of vitamin D, but some groups may need to take higher supplements, according to a 14-point clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society. Speaking at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2024, experts said children, people over 75, those at high risk of prediabetes, and pregnant women should take “empirical supplementation” of vitamin D above the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). However, given the lack of supporting evidence from clinical trials, the expert panel in the guideline recommended against routine 25(OH)D testing unless indicated. Journal…