New electromyographic research has found that individuals with more pronounced dark personality traits, primarily psychopathy and sadism, tend to have a mild startle response. In other words, these individuals are less easily startled. The study was published on Scientific reports. The startle response is a natural and involuntary physiological response to a sudden and unexpected … 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
These Tennessee sheriffs said many of those arrested waited for days in the emergency room for a bed at a state-run psychiatric hospital. The closing of state-run mental hospitals has left county jails filled with people who shouldn’t be there, according to some Tennessee sheriffs. Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin and Franklin County Sheriff Tim … Read more
If you’re ready to keep up with one of the latest fitness trends, we have the right routine for you. People on TikTok swear by the “3-2-8 workout” to get fit, and once you try it, you’ll definitely be hooked. Not only that, it’s also a great way to boost your muscle strength and metabolism. … Read more
STATEN ISLAND, NY Access to legal mobile sports betting is fueling gambling addiction among a booming youth population, warn members of the Staten Islands recovering gambling community. They say a major problem is looming, despite New York state’s regulations and controls aimed at promoting responsible play and supporting gambling addiction. And some Staten Island elected … Read more
New preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more than one-third of people who could benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV have received a prescription for the drug. in 2022. Expanding PrEP use is a key part of CDC’s Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States (EHE) … Read more
A patient at MedStar Harbor Hospital in South Baltimore has uncontrolled asthma. Another had a chronic skin infection related to an autoimmune condition. Their diseases are different but cause the same problem. Jenna Everett, a physician assistant in Harbors’ emergency department, said they’ve had to go to the emergency room a lot. Getting resources to … Read more
Monday, October 16, 2023 GoLocalProv business group GoLocal’s People on the Move is an update on new hiring activities and promotions across southern New England. If your organization has an announcement, please email us at [email protected]. View larger + Kristin C. Davidoff, Ph.D. PHOTO: SCP Southern District Psychiatry (SCP) announces major additionsGET THE LATEST NEWS … Read more
Personal beliefs and health care system barriers contribute to patients’ inappropriate use of antibiotics, researchers report presenting results at the IDWeek 2023 Annual Meeting. Over-the-counter antibiotic use includes accessing medication left over from previously prescribed treatment, obtained from social media, and purchased without a prescription in other countries or illegally in stores. and markets in … Read more
Image credits: Eric Slomonson/Photo team for TechCrunch Ali Jawad is a British Paralympic weightlifting champion and he has a belief: Exercise should be seen as something for everyone, regardless of impairment. Jawad’s belief is why he teamed up with his former agent and British athlete Sam Brearey to launch Accessercise, a fitness app for people … Read more