“It’s been such a tumultuous few years with so much uncertainty, so much disruption, so much optimism dashed at various points,” said Fagell, who works in Washington, DC. “Students feel the same way.” Such school closures are affecting children around the world, according to new research published Tuesday in JAMA Pediatrics that looked at children … Read more
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Now more than ever, mental health awareness and support is so important. It’s not just about keeping a pulse on your own personal mental health, but about taking the time to check in and be there for others who might be struggling as well. But what does it really mean to “support” someone dealing with … Read more
I was a coffee fanatic for most of my adult life. But four years ago, after a concussion from a car accident, my doctor suggested taking a break from caffeine to see if it would help reduce my symptoms of headaches and brain fog. Although studies are limited, some researchers have found that too much … Read more
One of my patients, who had been struggling with obesity, without control diabetes and the cost of her medications, agreed in June 2019 to adopt a more plant-based, whole-food diet. Excited by the challenge, she did a remarkable job. She increased her consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, stopped eating sweets, cookies and cakes, and … Read more
Addiction is defined as a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is treated as a brain disorder, as it involves functional disturbances in brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Although those alterations can remain for a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs. … Read more
KENT, Ohio — A new program launched in the Kent City School District is helping Black boys and men address and improve their mental health. But they don’t just do it through words, they also use music to find a light in the dark. “We’re cheering each other on the best way we can,” said … Read more
January 15, 2022, 06:14 p.m. ISTFountain: AND ME A new study found that people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease who regularly get one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, such as walking, may have fewer problems keeping their balance or performing daily activities later on. The study has been published in the ‘Neurology … Read more