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(Article by guest author and new contributor Daniel Lev Shkolnik. See bio below.) Most people have heard of Albert Einstein’s science. However, few people know about his religion. Einstein’s achievements in physics irreversibly distorted our concepts of time and space. But physicist Einstein’s discoveries were so monumental that they almost obscured the profound depths of Albert as a person. Ethically, Albert Einstein is best described as a humanist. After arriving in New York as a refugee from Nazi Germany, he inspired the founding of the International Rescue Committee, which over the course of 80 years has become one of the…

When Patrick Kennedy appeared on my computer screen for a scheduled phone call to talk about his new book, Mental Health Profile Courageand knowing his passionate advocacy work on mental health, I planned to briefly explain my own mental health story to him, but he started speaking before I could.Stay up to date LGBTQ+News and politics. Sign up for The Advocate’s email newsletter.”All I wanted to say is I read your article about your own personal struggle and I wanted to commend you for your courage in speaking up. I know how hard it is,” he said.The reason why that…

TCU students can participate in a variety of wellness events as part of the school’s Healthy Frog program. | Photo courtesy of Texas Christian UniversityThe coronavirus has shaken the world in countless and lasting ways. Its effects on both body and mind have raised existential questions about whole-person health. What exactly does “genki” mean? This is a particularly heavy question for C&U food service operators, whose diners are also residents. But Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth is dedicated to meeting that challenge by providing holistic health to students through revamped wellness programs, intentional menu planning, special events, and…

Puerto Vallarta is probably my favorite place in the world. When you close your eyes and think about it, several images come to mind: lush jungles, crystal clear beaches on the Pacific coast, and enchanting cities. Most importantly, the taste of traditional Puerto Vallarta seafood recipes is an integral part of my childhood and is something I won’t easily forget. This resort city on Mexico’s Pacific coast has been my family’s vacation destination for decades, and although the city has grown thanks to tourism and the expat community, there are two things Puerto Vallarta has maintained: its small-town feel and…

Rates of burnout among doctors and nurses are below the national average. in Allegheny Health Networka six-year effort to improve the health of physicians, advanced practice providers and other staff has produced positive results.Donald Whiting, MD, CMO of AHN and president of Allegheny Clinic, says there are three main reasons CMOs should care about physician happiness: Promoting happiness is essential to physician retention, physician happiness is linked to the overall quality of patient care, and well-rounded physicians do their jobs better than those who struggle with happiness, Whiting said.”As a CMO, we want our clinicians to come to work and…

Osaka Wayne Studio/Getty Images The bladder is an essential part of our body’s urinary system, regulating the storage and release of urine. Just as diet influences chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, it also plays a key role in maintaining bladder health. Taking certain vitamins and supplements is also known to help maintain urinary health. For example, vitamin D deficiency is often seen as the number one vitamin deficiency that causes bladder problems, with some experts also pointing to vitamin B1 as a major culprit. “Eliminating sugary drinks, drinks with high caffeine content, and other bladder irritants can…

The recall for World Green Nutrition’s Tejocort products has been expanded once again to include more lot numbers due to the possibility of containing yellow oleander. The first recall was also an expanded version and was published on April 3, 2024. So far, no illnesses related to consumption of these items have been reported to the company. The recall company is World Green Nutrition Inc. Yellow oleander is a plant native to Mexico. Ingestion of this plant can cause serious neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health problems, and may lead to death. Symptoms of yellow oleander poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,…

Today, scientific knowledge is the best and most accessible tool to relate to Buddha’s teaching   While earlier generations used perceptions and logical inferences to understand the nature of the universe and humans’ place in it, today, science is using experimental methods to achieve the same goal. This effort has generated a vast amount of information on subjects relevant to Buddhist meditation and described them in terms relatable to the present generation   By Geewananda Gunawardana  Meditation is a two-billion-dollar industry in the USA; it includes retreats, corporate training classes, apps, and many variations in between. It is estimated that…

1Blackberry PieC.W. NewellIt’s hard to imagine summer without fresh fruit pie. Filled with fresh, in-season berries, this pie makes a special 4th of July dessert. Top each slice with whipped cream or ice cream.Get the blackberry pie recipe.Buy a pie pan2Grilled vegetable skewersC.W. NewellIn addition to party dips and frozen desserts, healthy grilled vegetables are a great addition to your menu. Easy-to-make grilled skewers are not only delicious, but also vibrant and beautiful.Get the recipe for grilled vegetable skewers.3Ice Cream Icebox CakeCaitlin BenselThis beautiful frozen layered dessert is surprisingly easy to make: simply mix blackberry jam and lemon curd into…

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in patients taking blood thinners, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024, held May 18-21 in Washington, DC. It is said that it may increase the risk.1Yellow capsule representing the sun, source of vitamin D / Illisca – Stock.adobe.comPrevious studies have shown that vitamin D, an essential vitamin that can be obtained from sunlight, some food sources, and supplements,2—May play a role in regulating thrombotic and antithrombotic mechanisms as well as improving endothelial function. To add to the growing clinical literature and understand the interplay between…