Tag: Mind & Body

South Africa to Vaccinate Health Care Workers With J&J COVID-19 Vaccine as Part of an “Implementation Study”

South Africa will move forward with its phase one vaccination program to inoculate its health care workers with the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, though the vaccine has not been granted an emergency authorization usage. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Feb. 10 that the country could no longer wait to immunize its health…


South Africa to Vaccinate Health Care Workers With J&J COVID-19 Vaccine as Part of ‘Implementation Study’

South Africa will move forward with its phase one vaccination program to inoculate its health care workers with the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, though the vaccine has not been granted an emergency authorization usage. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Feb. 10 that the country could no longer wait to immunize its health…


Sleeping Goals to Achieve Adequate Sleep

Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. In fact, a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has found that 85 percent of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep a night. Sleep deprivation has previously been shown to increase the risk of several health conditions, including cardiovascular…


Underprescribed Lifestyle Medicines for a Better, Longer Life

The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived, and overweight. As a result, they suffer from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. But the treatments for these conditions are simple, enjoyable, and often free—even if they do sometimes require you to go against the grain of common habit. Being overweight or obese is a problem…


Why So Many People Overuse Antibiotics

A mistaken belief that antibiotics are beneficial for a broad array of conditions leads to their overuse, researchers report. The new study also finds that overuse occurs because doctors are willing to prescribe them when patients ask for medications. Researchers looked at more than 200 peer-reviewed studies to examine the causes behind antibiotic overuse, which…


Healthy Snacks for When You’re on the Go

Let’s face it, life keeps us pretty busy. In order to have the energy we need to keep up with everything, it’s important to eat healthy, drink plenty of water, and get a good night’s sleep. But when it comes to eating on the go, we may find ourselves grabbing a bag of chips or…


Dry Hands Could Spell Trouble

Dry hands seem simple enough, don’t they? Maybe at first glance. But the truth is, they can be a symptom of something far more sinister. Like most people these days, you may be extra diligent with hand washing. It’s a simple defense mechanism against the spread of COVID-19 and a staple of good hygiene. Unfortunately,…


10 Parenting Strategies to Reduce Your Kids’ Pandemic Stress

Parents are dealing with huge demands on their time and energy with many children not attending school or involved in regular activities. As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on families, routines have collapsed, patience is wearing thin, and self-care is a distant memory. Decades of research have taught us that adversity during childhood has damaging effects on health and development. Many…


Kids With Mental Disorders Surge as Pandemic Topples Support Systems

A bag of Doritos, that’s all Princess wanted. Her mom calls her Princess, but her real name is Lindsey. She’s 17 and lives with her mom, Sandra, a nurse, near Atlanta. On May 17, 2020, Lindsey decided she didn’t want breakfast; she wanted Doritos. So she left home and walked to the Family Dollar store,…


Savor What You Dread and Avoid

Today my sons and I were standing at the edge of the pool, on a cold day, knowing that the water we were about to jump into was freezing. It was Day 27 of my first 40-day discomfort challenge and we were dreading the cold water. We knew it would be shockingly cold, because we’ve jumped into…