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What are the Mediterranean Diet benefits? What components of the diet make it so healthy? Other than tasting good, the Mediterranean Diet has numerous benefits. Switching to this diet can reduce your risk of heart disease, protect against certain chronic diseases, and prolong life. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.
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.
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.
Have you ever felt ashamed of your body? Why is body shaming bad? In The Body Is Not an Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor explores the consequences of body shame. She outlines its effects on individuals and society, providing compelling reasons to put a stop to this attitude in ourselves and others. Keep reading to discover three reasons why body shaming is harmful.
Are you retired and struggling to find purpose in your life? What activities might help you feel more fulfilled? In Ernie Zelinski’s book How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free, he offers practical tips for finding a purpose after retirement. Some of his tips include volunteering, learning new hobbies, joining workout classes, and more. Continue reading for tips on how to avoid boredom and find more fulfillment after retiring.
Are you worried your physical and mental health could decline after you retire? What are some ways to maintain an active retirement? It’s easy to become complacent after retirement and stop prioritizing your health. However, in How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free, Ernie Zelinski stresses the importance of remaining physically, mentally, and socially active in retirement. Here’s why you should put down the TV remote and go for a walk.
How did the Blackcat hack impact the US healthcare system? What vulnerabilities did it expose? How did UnitedHealth Group and the federal government respond to the breach? A February cyberattack on Change Healthcare severely disrupted the healthcare system’s operation and exposed its vulnerability to cyber threats. The attack highlighted the sector’s systemic weaknesses, including outdated technology, a lack of dedicated cybersecurity staff, and inadequate emergency protocols. Below we’ll look at the cyberattack, what happened in the wake of the attack, and what can be done to prevent it from happening again.
Why is there a nurse shortage in the US? How can hospitals and the government address it? The US nurse shortage is predicted to reach up to 5.7 million by 2030. It’s caused not by a lack of registered nurses, but by high turnover. Causes of the shortage include COVID-19-induced departures, burnout, a dearth of nursing educators, and more. Continue reading to learn about the factors causing the nursing shortage.
Are estrogenics hard to avoid? How does good gut health protect against estrogenics? Estrogenics, a category of endocrine disruptors, have harmful effects on your health. However, according to Anthony G. Jay, there are ways to avoid estrogenics altogether. Here’s how to avoid estrogenics so you can live a long, healthy life.
How do endocrine disruptors cause a decline in testosterone? How does testosterone travel through the body? Testosterone plays a big part in your physical and mental health. But, in the presence of estrogenics—one of the known endocrine disruptors—testosterone decreases rapidly, which can lead to major problems. Continue reading for more information on the effect of estrogenics on testosterone.