HEALTH

Poor sleep can exacerbate mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. REM sleep is like the filing cabinet, sorting through these experiences and discarding the emotional baggage associated with less important events. Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed with calming activities like reading, taking a warm bath, or light stretching.
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2 years ago Read more at Northwich Guardian

There is a long list of medical conditions drivers must tell the DVLA when applying for their licence. Failure to do so could land them in hot water, although there are exceptions specific to different medical conditions. From cancer to neurological disorders, it's crucial for drivers to recognise the significance of reporting these conditions to authorities. Diabetes For diabetes, it's essential to keep on the side of caution if: Your insulin therapy extends (or is expected to extend) beyond three months postpartum.
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2 years ago Read more at Warrington Guardian

The colourful graphic novel is the second volume of Stuff that Happened - Home and Away. It takes the form of a diary covering the year 2018. The book covers difficult life changes including: menopause, mental health, trauma and recovery, health issues and more.
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2 years ago Read more at RossShire Journal

The Government of South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools with effect from Monday, 18 March 2024 due to excessive heat waves. In a statement issued by the country’s Ministry of Health, the Government urged parents to stop their children from playing outdoors.
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2 years ago Read more at pmldaily.com

most parts of South Sudan are experiencing a heatwave expected to last at least two weeks with temperatures ranging between 41 degrees and 45 degrees Celsius. parents are advised to stop their children from playing outdoors for prolonged periods and monitor children for signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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2 years ago Read more at Monitor

Diet plays a pivotal role in influencing epigenetic processes, impacting gene expression and, consequently, health outcomes. So, the expert recommended eating veggies that are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
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2 years ago Read more at Express

The University of Cebu Medical Center is deploying guidance counselors to the Banilad Campus to provide mental health assistance to students and teachers affected by the incident. In a video recording posted on a Facebook page, the teacher told students that if they harmed themselves, it would be his “greatest pleasure” The university president, in a statement on Saturday, March 16, announced that the teacher has been served a preventive suspension and is banned from entering the campus.
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2 years ago Read more at Rappler

In 2017, U.S. administrative costs totaled $812 billion, or 34.2% of healthcare expenditures and $2,497 per capita. The gap between the administrative costs of the two countries represents what a study calls administrative waste. In a 2016 study found that physicians spent only 27% of their time face-to-face with patients, but 49.2% completing EHR and desk work.
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2 years ago Read more at Indiana Daily Student

I started working at a digital healthcare company a little after the Yosemite trip. After taking a host of tests, the doctors dismissed my symptoms and sent me home with painkillers and a referral to a psychiatrist for my anxiety. Advertisement I struggled to find a clear-cut diagnosis for my condition. I took to social media and shared my story on TikTok.
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2 years ago Read more at Business Insider

A new TikTok trend has people drinking toxic borax. An expert explains the risks – and how to read product labels. Health information is increasingly being shared online, and often the borders between legitimate health expertise and pseudoscience aren’t clear.
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2 years ago Read more at The Conversation Indonesia