It seems naturism, or naked recreation, was much more appreciated at an earlier time in American history than it is today. Ben Franklin, for instance, enjoyed taking a bath of cold air in his birthday suit and often did so outdoors. Likewise, famed poet Walt Whitman enjoyed naked sunbathing and poetically promoted the joys of…
Mental health support in the workplace has undeniably been a huge part of recent efforts to help employees thrive: in the past few years, many companies have started training managers on how to recognize signs of poor mental health, offering employees more mental health days, and reducing out-of-pocket costs for getting mental health care. For parent…
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One in three Californians are insured through Medi-Cal — the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents. Yet very few of these patients are able to get care through the University of California’s health systems. Only a tiny fraction of primary care patients seen at UC clinics have Medi-Cal coverage. In some sites, it’s as…
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UAB’s Exercise is Medicine program aims to help patients prevent chronic problems before they start and adopt healthier lifestyles. Written by: Tehreem KhanMedia contact: Anna Jones Jeremy Pritchett, his wife Sarah and their two sonsJeremy Pritchett was thinking mostly about his kidneys when he visited Sumayah Abed, M.D., a practitioner at the UAB Medicine Hoover…
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Mat Miller is leading the way and he’s happy to do it. “I’m the only guy. It’s been almost a year, and there’s nobody else doing this in Iowa,” said Miller, a longtime Ames resident and Boone High grad. Miller, an Iowa native and Iraq War veteran, owns the Ames-based company, ICanna, and is the only…
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Around 1 in 10 children live with eczema, a condition that causes dry, itchy skin. But the condition doesn’t only affect the skin — it can also have an impact on a child’s mental health. According to the National Eczema Association, children and adolescents with eczema face a higher risk of: depression anxiety behavioral challenges…
Eating a balanced diet full of lots of fruit and vegetables is one of the best ways to stay well and maintain a healthy weight. So adopting a vegan diet for weight loss might appeal if you’re looking to drop a few pounds. © Provided by Live Science Someone preparing a vegan meal In fact,…