Author: Sharika Soukup

Vegan diet rich in legumes beneficial for decreased weight, new study shows

June 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Decreased weight was most associated with increased intake of legumes and decreased intake of…

Healthy Diet

Patients seek mental health care from their doctor but health plans stand in the way

June 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

When a longtime patient visited Dr. William Sawyer’s office after recovering from COVID, the conversation quickly turned from the coronavirus to anxiety and ADHD. Sawyer — who has run a family medicine practice in the Cincinnati area for more than three decades — said he spent 30 minutes asking questions about the patient’s exercise and…

Treatment

A beautiful ice crystal formed on an ISS window but nobody knows how

June 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The ice crystal that formed on the window of the ISS (Credits: @SergKorsakov/Twitter) A hauntingly beautiful picture of an ice crystal on the window of the International Space Station (ISS) has left experts both enchanted and puzzled. After all, as pretty as it is – this is possibly the first ever picture of an ice…

Teacher to Parent: Five strategies schools can use to improve students’ mental health | Opinion

June 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Schools are doing their best to help kids with mental health, but I wonder if they’re on the right track. My district uses SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons, surveys and counselors, but a lot of parents see the SEL techniques as controversial. Without parents on board, will it work? If not, what will? You’re right….

Healthy Parenting

Top 10 Diet Shakes for Weight Loss in 2022

June 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Your diet is the key to maintaining a healthy weight, but very few people have the time or energy necessary to count calories, measure macronutrients, and prepare three healthy meals per day. Meal replacement shakes offer a convenient alternative to preparing a meal or eating out and provide an excellent option for diverse nutritional needs….

Healthy Diet

Student-Loan Borrower Chooses Between Paying Debt and Health Insurance

June 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Robin O’Brien, 61, has $64,000 in student debt from her master’s degree. She’s experiencing long COVID, which has caused her to work part time earning half an income. Now, she’s forced to choose between affording health insurance or paying off her student debt. Loading Something is loading. Even on an income-driven repayment plan for her…

Treatment

At non-profit clinic and community events, an acclaimed doctor tackles health inequities one patient at a time

June 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

On a recent Saturday, Dr. Ligia Peralta took her health clinic to Wheaton Mall. She spent the morning providing COVID-19 vaccinations and dispensing medical advice alongside community organizations and local agencies at the District 18 Family Resource Fair. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland…

Insurance

Market Information, Guidance, and Analysis Published Since 1971

June 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

DUBLIN, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “2021 Healthcare Research Review” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Research_and_Markets_Logo This Research Review is a collection of highlights from several healthcare market research reports that were published in 2019. This review was compiled with an intent of providing a sampling of the type of market information,…

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