Author: Sharika Soukup

Staying Healthy: 50 years of affordable health care in the Tri-Valley | News

June 3, 2022 Sharika Soukup

“To provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.” The mission statement of Axis Community Health may seem simple enough, but the effort to fulfill that vital vision day in and day out remains anything but. One of the most important nonprofit organizations in…

Insurance

The Best CBD Products of 2022

June 3, 2022 Sharika Soukup

CBD products—and even new hemp products—are becoming more and more popular, but there are still many people who don’t know much about them. Before you buy CBD products, it’s important to know what they are, how each hemp product is administered, and which of the best CBD products available in the market are worth buying…

Mass shootings are difficult to prevent with mental health resources alone, experts say

June 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

In the wake of yet another mass shooting, some Texas politicians have called for increased mental health services to help prevent the next tragedy. But experts working in the field warn that there is no fully effective solution to stop these shootings before they happen, with some saying that blaming mental health is a deflection…

Healthy Parenting

What Happens if You Don’t Use Long-Term Care Insurance as a Senior?

June 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Long Term Care Insurance People who have traditional long-term care insurance get no benefit from the coverage if they die without ever needing long-term care. However, some kinds of long-term care insurance let a surviving spouse or partner use unused benefits. Others provide for partial or full return of the premium if the original policyholder…

Treatment

Judge rules in favor of motion to reveal identities of health care workers suing state

June 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that nine plaintiffs who sued Gov. Janet Mills over Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers cannot do so anonymously. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Jon D. Levy’s 13-page ruling requires the anonymous plaintiffs to file an amended complaint – containing their names – by June 7. The ruling…

Medical Supplies

Cannabidiol: A List of the Different Ways People Are Consuming CBD

June 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the biggest trends in holistic health and wellness right now. People are using it for everything from anxiety and pain relief to skincare and better sleep. With so many different CBD products on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Here’s a…

Bursa makes textile businesses go greener

June 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

New regulations are being implemented in the Bursa textile sector as of May 31st, 2022 within the scope of the decisions taken at the November 2021 meeting of the Bursa Provincial Environment Board. In this direction, the limit value determined as 50 mg/m3 for chimney oil vapour discharge until May 31 for the facilities with…

Nutrients, Eating Habits, and Picky Eaters

June 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Raising healthy eaters can feel overwhelming, especially as children begin to assert their own opinions about food. Creating healthy eating patterns for children is important for optimal growth and development, building a healthy immune system, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases later in life (1). Children over the age of 1 will get most…

Healthy Lifestyle