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LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plans to visit Kanyakumari to meditate at the rock memorial where Swami Vivekananda once meditated, saying the PM would have plenty of time to meditate as he would be free to do whatever he wanted once the election results are announced on June 4, hinting at the BJP’s election defeat. “The PM is going to meditate at a place that marks the end of our land… there is only water beyond… let’s hope the heat wave here doesn’t send him to Antarctica,” he said. Akhilesh said one…
The initiative includes three program pillars and will be open to the public free of charge until June 2025. HYATTVILLE, Md. — The City of Hyattsville has partnered with Hope Center for Wellness to launch a pilot program to provide free bilingual mental health services to children, youth and families. City officials hope the program will help address mental health care needs for minority groups who may not be able to get the help they need. “Hyattsville’s City Council and staff are heartbroken and concerned about the mental health challenges facing children and teens, and we are hopeful that this…
Grounding, or “earthing,” the act of connecting your body to the ground to improve your health, is currently a buzzword in the world of biohacking and health optimization. For GTG columnist Elle Macpherson, it’s part of her daily wellness routine. “I usually wake up with the sun, then I go outside and put my feet on the ground and land on the ground,” she says. Liz Earle, an author and wellbeing expert, agrees, and goes outside barefoot every morning to recharge. “Just walking barefoot on the grass or ground for a few minutes can help you connect with the powerful…
If you’re planning a get-together or two this summer, you’re not alone: Surveys show that, on average, Americans host more than seven parties per year. EachOf course, there’s nothing more fun than reuniting with friends and enjoying a few drinks and food, especially when the weather outside is gorgeous. If you’re hosting soon and you’re not sure what to serve your guests, we’re here to help. Yes, Dolly Parton is here to help, in fact. Yes, the country music star loves to cook (“My food doesn’t look good, but it’s delicious. I’m one of those people who can still really…
Hundreds of people gathered at UB with the goal of protecting children facing mental health crises. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The mental health crisis is on the minds of many educators and health professionals who work with young people. A meeting was held at UB on Wednesday to address the issue, with the group Together for Mental Health Advocacy and Resources (SMART) looking at ways different groups can work together. According to SMART data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health among adolescents continues to worsen in the U.S. The CDC report, which used data from a…
The Vermont Governor emphasized the importance of summer nutrition and education programs during his weekly press conference today.Republican Rep. Phil Scott said it’s important to keep kids engaged outside of regular school hours as summer approaches. He noted Vermont funds a variety of programs across the state.”Keeping young people actively engaged over the summer is one way to minimize learning loss over the summer; simply keeping kids reading over the summer is enough,” Scott said. “We’ve also worked over the last few years to increase the number of after-school and summer programs across the state. The After-School Grants program leverages…
Ayo Banton/Getty Images Turning your bed into a massage table is a great way to enhance your at-home therapy. The first step? Mixing up your massage oil. “Chuan oil is based on the five elements of nature: fire, earth, water, wood and metal,” Marti Nair, director of Chuan Spa in Sydney, tells Essence. “Each element relates to the three pillars within each of us – life force (jing), life energy (chi) and spirit and soul (shen) – and helps to rebalance, soothe, nurture, rejuvenate and harmonize.” Below, two spa directors discuss the key ingredients in massage oils and how you…
Robert Kawada is accused of deceiving his pregnant ex-girlfriend into believing he was taking iron vitamins when in fact it was an abortion pill. (WBTS/YouTube) Authorities in Massachusetts have arrested a man on suspicion of giving his pregnant ex-girlfriend abortion pills, telling her they were iron and vitamin supplements, causing her to have a miscarriage. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office charged Robert Kawada, 43, of Brookline, with poisoning by poisonous substance, assault with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant woman, and domestic or family assault. According to an affidavit of indictment obtained by Law & Crime, Kawada and the woman…
Robert Kawada is accused of deceiving his pregnant ex-girlfriend into believing he was taking iron vitamins when in fact it was an abortion pill. (WBTS/YouTube) Authorities in Massachusetts have arrested a man on suspicion of giving his pregnant ex-girlfriend abortion pills, telling her they were iron and vitamin supplements, causing her to have a miscarriage. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office charged Robert Kawada, 43, of Brookline, with poisoning, assault with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant woman, and assault on a family member. According to an affidavit of indictment obtained by Law & Crime, Kawada and the woman met on…
By Elizabeth Allen. Climate, politics, social unrest, and people’s different life experiences all play into mental health issues, and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is committed to addressing this challenge. “We’re always trying new programs and getting feedback from young people’s groups,” says Chris Trinh, APCC’s mental health program manager, “because for young people, we may not know what it will or will not affect them.” When APCC established the Inner Wellness Advisory Board in 2022, Trinh knew it had a lot to work through. It had to take into account the issues and challenges children face, as well…