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Harm Reduction Strategies for College Students
UNC Chapel Hill senior Bella Grumet lost a close friend to an overdose last year. Her friend Elizabeth Grace Burton died in a Duke University dorm room with a mixture of alcohol, cocaine, and fentanyl in her system. She was an honors student, a Carolina Blue Scholar and recently elected director of sisterhood in her sorority Zeta Tau Alpha.
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Read more at North Carolina Health News
LeBron James: "It's Not Good For Me"
LeBron James says he will prioritize his health over the chase for the Los Angeles Lakers. James returned from a one-game absence because of his sore left ankle. L.A. is currently No. 9 in the Western Conference standings with nine games remaining.
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Read more at ESPN
10 Benefits of Hot Showers
Incorporating hot showers into your routine can be beneficial in various ways. Keep reading as we share the benefits of taking a hot shower. Here are 10 benefits and the mechanisms behind them: 1. Muscle relaxation Hot water helps to relax tense muscles by increasing blood flow to the muscles. This can alleviate muscle soreness and stiffness. 2. Improved circulation Hot showers can help deliver oxygen and nutrients more efficiently to tissues and organs, promoting overall health.
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Read more at NDTV
LeBron James: "It's Not Good For Me"
LeBron James says he will prioritize his health over the chase for the Los Angeles Lakers. James returned from a one-game absence because of his sore left ankle. L.A. is currently No. 9 in the Western Conference standings with nine games remaining.
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Read more at ESPN.co.uk
Laughter and Longevity
Finding joy is especially important today, as many people are navigating heightened burnout, health concerns and social isolation in the wake of the pandemic. Laughing can alleviate stress by decreasing stress hormones like epinephrine, oxytocin and endorphins, says Dr. Creagan. In a group of over 14,000 older adults, researchers found that people who laughed less were more likely to develop a functional disability.
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Read more at Mayo Clinic Press
LeBron James: "It's Not Good For Me"
LeBron James says he will prioritize his health over the chase for the Los Angeles Lakers. James returned from a one-game absence because of his sore left ankle. L.A. is currently No. 9 in the Western Conference standings with nine games remaining.
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Read more at ESPN Australia
Three Red Rice Dietary Supplements to Be Dismantled in Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Health told stores to dispose of all stock of Benikji ColesteHelp, NaishiHelp Plus Cholesterol and Natto-kinase Sarasara Tsubu GOLD. All three supplements contain “beni koji” - rice fermented with red yeast. Scientists say fermentation process can produce unsafe levels of citrinin.
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Read more at WRAL News
Amwins Home Health Care HNOA Program Launched
Amwins Program Underwriters (APU) has launched its new Home Health Care HNOA program. Coverage is available in all states except Louisiana and includes standalone hired and non-owned auto liability with limits up to $5 million. Classes of business include doctors/nurse practitioners, visiting nurses, physical therapists.
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Read more at Reinsurance News
Impact Wellbeing Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing
Impact Wellbeing Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing. This guide is part of the first federal campaign to address healthcare worker burnout. It provides a step-by-step process for hospitals to start making organizational-level changes. The realities of our healthcare system are driving many health workers to burn out.
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Read more at CleanLink
Efforts to Create an Alternate Crisis Response Program in Raleigh Continue
Alternate Crisis Response Program in Raleigh continues to move forward. The new team would consist of social workers, peer support specialists, and EMS personnel. This group would work in partnership with police officers to respond to certain 911 calls.
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Read more at WTVD-TV