Maja Smedberg faces a dilemma—she’s lost 30 pounds in five months with the help of a powerful new appetite suppressant, but could gain it all back when her employer She stopped paying for the medicine. The social worker was among employees stunned Monday when Hennepin Healthcare announced it would cut Wegovy and other injectable weight-loss … Read more
2 hours ago image source, beautiful images image captions, There is evidence that intervening very early can help prevent conditions from arising or getting worse Leading doctors say more support is needed to prevent babies and young children from developing mental health problems later in life. Their report shows there is growing evidence that intervening … Read more
The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 … Read more
A New Zealand influencer and mother of five known for her inspirational fitness posts has passed away. Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who at one point had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an ‘internet sensation’ – passed away earlier this month. The cause of her death is … Read more
Adding mental health care at your PCP doesn’t cost more for insurers: Study Research shows that, in the worst case scenario, insurance companies will “break even” on their investment. The study notes that the primary care office model is not intended for people with more severe forms of mental illness, such as schizophrenia or major … Read more
The supervisors rejected the resolution declaring support for Israel SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY After hearing public calls during the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, District 1 Supervisor John Peschong introduced a motion condemning the recent Hamas terrorist attack attack on Israel. However, the motion failed in a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Jimmy … Read more
As employees are facing the highest ever rates of burnout due to workplace stress, companies and researchers are increasingly looking for ways to prevent this toll on the workforce. their labor. One such company is Exos, a performance coaching company, which teamed up with psychologists from Hofstra University to conduct a study on how they … Read more
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Froma Harrop, Columnist View larger + Froma Harrop, Columnist PHOTO: File Fentanyl has killed more Americans than the wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan combined. And lined up behind it are still more vicious street drugs. The Department of Justice could prosecute Chinese companies that produce fentanyl and the precursors used … Read more
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Maria Korneeva | Moment | beautiful images The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle over the past week. Turn on the TV or log onto any social media platform and you’ll be faced with a barrage of horrific headlines. While staying informed is important, consuming too many graphic images and videos … Read more