How Jaw Problems Can Lead to Other Health Issues

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How can jaw problems lead to chronic diseases? What are the social consequences of having a deformed jaw? In their book Jaws, Kahn and Ehrlich say that a deformed jaw doesn’t only cause dental problems, but can lead to broader health issues as well. In addition to physical health issues, people with deformed jaws often experience mental health problems due to social stigmas. Here are some of the ways poor jaw structure can lead to chronic diseases.

3 Methods to Promote Jaw Health and Structure

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What can happen if you don’t chew enough? What should your resting jaw posture look like? What is forwardontics? Orthodontist Sandra Kahn and ecologist Paul R. Ehrlich share three ways you can prevent and correct poor jaw structure in their book Jaws. These methods are especially important for children, whose jaws are still developing. Continue reading for Kahn and Ehrlich’s three jaw health strategies.

The Nature Fix: Book Overview (Florence Williams)

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Feeling stressed, depressed, or just generally unhealthy? When was the last time you spent time outdoors? In The Nature Fix book, Florence Williams explains how researchers are tapping into the healing power of nature. She shares the many proven benefits of spending time outside—and what those of us living in the urban jungle can do to reap its benefits. Continue reading for an overview of The Nature Fix.

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: A Success Story

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What’s the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program? Who supported the program in its earliest days? In 1985, Dr. Jim O’Connell founded the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. The program was able to rapidly grow thanks to the support of many politicians and partnerships with hospitals in Massachusetts. Check out how the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program came to fruition.

Healthcare Challenges When Helping the Unhoused Population

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What are common healthcare challenges that homeless people face? How does the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program fix these problems? In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder outlines the challenges the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program had to combat in order to help people. Just a few problems they came across were stable housing and building trust with traumatized patients. Take a look at how Jim O’Connell, the founder of the program, found solutions to these issues.

Rough Sleepers: Book Overview (Tracy Kidder)

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What’s the book Rough Sleepers about? How did the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program transform the homeless population? In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder tells the extraordinary story of the development of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. The program provides medical services to the unhoused population that doesn’t have easy access to healthcare. Read below for a brief Rough Sleepers book overview.

Healthcare and the Homeless: Jim O’Connell’s Mission

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Is there a link between a lack of healthcare and the homeless? What initiatives have been taken to give the homeless necessary medical attention? A big problem among the unhoused population in Boston is that these people don’t have easy access to medical care. In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder tells the inspiring story of Jim O’Connell’s efforts to provide healthcare for the homeless. Continue reading to learn how O’Connell changed the lives of the homeless community in Boston.

The Effects of Grief: 3 Ways It Turns Your World Upside-Down

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Have you ever experienced deep grief? How does it affect your daily life? It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine explores the deep effects of grief on people. She unpacks the disruptions caused by significant loss and highlights the importance of acknowledging grief in our lives and in the lives of others. Keep reading to understand how profound grief impacts us.

The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners—Book Takeaways & Tips

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Are you thinking of taking up the Mediterranean Diet but don’t know where to begin? What effects can the diet have on your body? The book The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners shares recipes and tips for those just starting out. In this overview, we’re going to focus on the benefits, principles, and foods to incorporate. Keep reading if you want to make a switch to healthier eating.