What does work-life balance really look like in the 21st century? Work-life balance’, it’s a phrase we’re confronted with constantly when talking about wellbeing, but often it can feel beyond reach. Many of us know that mastering this juggling act will, supposedly, boost our wellbeing and unlock a new level of freedom, happiness, and resilience.
Month: November 2021
Have you found yourself feeling frustrated when trying to convince a friend or family member to get vaccinated for COVID-19? Or maybe you are that friend or family member, and you’re fed up with people pushing you to get vaccinated. Though the science is clear that COVID-19 vaccines save lives, it can be difficult to
The association of atopic dermatitis (AD) with short stature and increased body mass index (BMI) in early childhood may be transient, often resolving by mid-adolescence, according to a large cohort study published online November 17 in JAMA Dermatology. “The potential for ‘catch up’ in height for children with atopic dermatitis observed in our study may
Posted on November 23, 2021 by Admin Respite is a short-term care option for older adults who want to try out senior living full-time, give their caregivers time off, or need a place to recover after a surgery. Read on for some of the benefits that respite can provide as the holiday season approaches. What’s Included in Respite? Before we launch into all the ways that respite might be a good option for older adults, let’s delve into some of the services that respite providers
We’ve all heard about food recalls on the news — “food abc” recalled for undeclared allergens, “food xyz” recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. As scary as they may sound, food recalls often get brushed to the side if it isn’t a food you eat or buy. Undeclared major food allergen, when a food allergen
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference organized by Geneva Association of United Nations Correspondents (ACANU) amid the COVID-19 outbreak, at the WHO headquarters in Geneva Switzerland July 3, 2020. Fabrice Coffrini | Pool | Reuters The World Health Organization is urging the public to practice Covid mitigation tactics –
As the pandemic lingers, Florida hospitals have more than sick patients on their hands. Hospitals have been working to comply with an emergency regulation from CMS, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. But now, they have been left scrambling over a new and contradictory state law.
Cynthia Rogers, MD, visits a baby in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Rogers is helping lead a national study aimed at understanding how prenatal factors and early life experiences influence brain development and behavior in infants and young children. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are
The California School for the Deaf has made history after playing and winning their first-ever semi-finals game. Not only did they beat Avalon High School 62 to 51, they’ve beaten every single team they’ve faced this season. They’ve scored multiple touchdowns in each game, soaring to victory Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition “At this point I think
NICE has created the first guideline for 12 years to identify, treat and manage depression in adults Developed by an independent NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guideline committee, the new draft guidance for adults with depression focuses heavily on patient choice and a collaborative approach with healthcare practitioners. Looking at existing evidence
At this point in the pandemic, you or someone you know has probably received at least one COVID-19 test. But do you know which kind of test you got and the strengths and weaknesses of these different tests? I’m a molecular biologist, and since April 2020 I’ve been part of a team working on a
DALLAS (AP) — Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be loading up their cars or piling onto planes to gather again with friends and family. The number of air travelers this week is expected to approach or even exceed pre-pandemic levels, and
Patrick and his wife Pam, who died of bowel cancer, aged 52. How exactly do you create an exhibition looking at the hugely complex and emotive subject of cancer? You do exactly what the Science Museum has done in its superb exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope, which I had the pleasure of attending
A Houston Methodist study showed a rapid return of seasonal respiratory viruses after COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in Texas, demonstrating the effectiveness of masking, distancing and other precautionary measures at stopping the spread of many respiratory illnesses, not just COVID-19. This rise in non-COVID respiratory viruses to pre-pandemic levels came on the heels of Texas
Set kids up for life, with these tips for building gentle resilience They may not pay bills, have full-time jobs, or deal with the pressures of adulthood, but children’s lives can still be extremely stressful as they’re constantly navigating multiple stages of emotional and physical development. Additionally, children experience daily stressors such as conflicts with
Children who get COVID-19 typically recover quickly and will not require special support upon return to school. However, some people who contract the disease experience persistent symptoms and post-viral complications. These complications can include fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, changes in taste and smell, and headaches. This post-viral syndrome is called long-haul COVID-19, more
A Medscape poll on clinicians’ confidence surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11 showed significant hesitancy. Among physician respondents who have children in that age group, 30% said they would not want their children to be vaccinated; 9% were unsure. For nurses/advanced practice registered nurses, more (45%) (said they did not want their kids
Malvina Abbott, 78, a San Diego public defender, joined the Senior Planet Morning Stretch Zoom class to get a little exercise. She got more than she bargained for—in a good way. She’s made some good friends from all that sweating. When Catalina Choy, a fellow Zoom stretch participant from Maryland, visited her son in San
A patient suffering from COVID-19 receives treatment at the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the “Klinikum Darmstadt” clinic in Darmstadt, Germany, May 20, 2021. Kai Pfaffenbach | Reuters Europe and Central Asia could reach more than 2.2 million total Covid-19 deaths by next March as countries battle a surge of the highly
While people with certain psychiatric disorders were less likely to test positive for COVID-19, they still faced higher mortality than the general population, researchers reported. Compared with the 11.91% COVID-19 positivity rate in the general population in 2020, individuals with schizophrenia or mood disorders saw lower positivity rates (9.86% each), according to Antonio L. Teixeira,
A new study summarized in a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that a number of factors, including negative impacts from the pandemic during pregnancy, health care experiences, and reports of discrimination, made it less likely that infants received their recommended vaccinations in the first months of their lives. Led by Heidi Preis, MSW,
Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year, but it isn’t easy or cheap, especially when you consider the pressure and cost of finding a unique holiday present for everyone on your list. But handmade artisan gifts from The Greater Good Store alleviates this seasonal stress with meaningful fair-trade gifts that are also
Natalie Lee, AKA @stylemesunday, joins Happiful’s podcast and shares her reaction to her recent ADHD diagnosis and working on herself Natalie Lee began her Style Me Sunday blog and website back in 2012 and ever since, she’s been creating, podcasting and running events and courses to help people discover more about themselves, including her upcoming
When the delta variant became the most dominant strain of the novel coronavirus in the United States in July, experts sounded alarm over its ability to be transmitted rapidly compared to other strains. At its peak, the delta-driven wave recorded over 127,000 cases in mid-September. Since then, the cases have steadily declined, but still not
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Pfizer announced on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine provided long-term protection against the virus in a late-stage clinical trial among adolescents ages 12-15. A two-dose series was 100% effective against COVID-19, which was measured between 7 days and 4 months after
Comorbidities and various risk factors like age, obesity, chronic respiratory disease, and cardiovascular disease affect the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In addition, neurological symptoms are one of the common symptoms of COVID-19, which indicates that the virus can potentially infect and replicate in the central nervous system (CNS). However, various pieces of evidence
The phrase has been with us for years, and was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, but the debate around the subject is only just getting started You’ve probably encountered the term ‘body positivity’ over the past few years. It’s a phrase that has been propelled to the forefront of cultural conversations, sparking critical
Hypertension is associated with more than a twofold increased risk of developing late-onset epilepsy (LOE) even in patients who have not had a previous stroke, new research suggests. After excluding individuals with normal blood pressure who were taking antihypertensive medication, investigators found hypertension was linked to an almost 2.5-fold higher risk of epilepsy. “Our findings
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