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Why Experts Say We Must Broaden Our Definition of Health
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Why Experts Say We Must Broaden Our Definition of Health

By d-mars.com News Provider Many Americans view health as a product of the medical care they receive. However, public health experts say that’s just one piece of the puzzle. “In reality, our health is shaped more by the zip code we live in than the doctor we see. In fact, where we live, our financial…

State of the Nation’s Mental Health: Stress Is up, Treatment Is Not
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State of the Nation’s Mental Health: Stress Is up, Treatment Is Not

By d-mars.com News Provider Our nation reported more mental health stress in 2020, but there was not a corresponding increase in people seeking mental health treatment, according to the inaugural State of the Nation’s Mental Health report. However, there were two conditions for which diagnosis and treatment grew in 2020: anxiety and PTSD for adults….

How One Nurse Anesthetist Is Working To Fight Racial Disparities in Healthcare
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How One Nurse Anesthetist Is Working To Fight Racial Disparities in Healthcare

By d-mars.com News Provider  As an African American and a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), Dr. Edwin Aroke has always been committed to equitable care for racial and ethnic minority patients. However, following years of providing anesthesia care in hospitals and teaching student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Aroke…

How to Combat Allergies and Support Health All Year
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How to Combat Allergies and Support Health All Year

By d-mars.com News Provider Used as a remedy for centuries, propolis is a bee product increasingly turning heads in the scientific community. Here’s what the research says about how propolis can potentially support health during the warm weather months, as well as year-round: The Research • An April 2021 case report published in Acta Medica…

Community Health Centers Make Fast Gains in Vaccinating Populations Hit Hardest by COVID
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Community Health Centers Make Fast Gains in Vaccinating Populations Hit Hardest by COVID

Community Health Centers are doubling their pace in vaccinating minority and ethnic populations against COVID according to recent data released by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). People of color made up the majority of people who received vaccinations at health centers, including 59 percent of people receiving the first dose and 54 percent of people…

COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Drop of Maternal Health Care in Africa, Raising Fears of Increased Mortality

COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Drop of Maternal Health Care in Africa, Raising Fears of Increased Mortality

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent While almost every country has experienced disruption to its health services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries in Africa have been severely impacted, leading to the suspension of maternal, neonatal, and child health care.  Project HOPE, the nonprofit that has worked to save…

A healthy balance: How to make the hybrid office better for you
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A healthy balance: How to make the hybrid office better for you

by d-mars.com News Provider Hybrid work environments, combining remote and in-person work, are here to stay because the hybrid office offers flexibility that benefits employees and organizations without detracting from productivity. But with those benefits, there have been challenges. Remote workers have struggled with setting boundaries, building and deepening team relationships, and getting the easy…

A Vital Key to Bridging African-American Disparity Gaps in Healthcare Exists in Advance Care Planning
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A Vital Key to Bridging African-American Disparity Gaps in Healthcare Exists in Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning (ACP) expert and educator, Gloria Thomas Anderson, PhD, LMSW, is urging Black Americans to prepare advance healthcare documents in April—in recognition of National Minority Health Month (NMHM)—and shine light on the importance of formalized end-of-life healthcare decision-making. Families are weighing the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines against the potentially deadly impact…

Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from seeking critical healthcare
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Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from seeking critical healthcare

by d-mars.com News Provider Despite falling rates of COVID-19 cases, seeking in-person healthcare is still a concern for many people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 41% of U.S. adults had delayed or avoided medical care because of concerns about COVID-19. Nationally, emergency department visits declined from 2.1 million emergency department visits per…

5 steps for better health from a registered dietitian
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5 steps for better health from a registered dietitian

by d-mars.com News Provider If you’re looking to put health first, who better to turn to than a registered dietitian? “When you’re figuring out what health or lifestyle changes you want to make, write out the pro’s and con’s of each change,” said Registered Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S. (@HealthyToast_RD). “Once you know why you’re choosing…

Signs that poor sleep may be a more significant health issue
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Signs that poor sleep may be a more significant health issue

by d-mars.com News Provider Sleep is essential to overall immunity and well-being, so disruptive sleep can affect personal health, family life and work. When you don’t get optimal sleep, it can hold you back from feeling energized, productive and healthy, not to mention lead to more significant health issues. Everyone experiences a bad night of…

As healthcare evolves, is your doctor ready?
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As healthcare evolves, is your doctor ready?

by d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people think about healthcare. Interacting with your doctor has never been more critical, but now some or all those interactions might occur online. The ability to make appointments online and see your physician without leaving home has benefits. In fact, Chilmark Research estimates that by 2025,…

New study finds yoga key to promoting emotional health in children
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New study finds yoga key to promoting emotional health in children

by d-mars.com News Provider Adolescence isn’t easy on anyone. The physical, psychological, social and emotional changes are difficult for young people since many do not have the tools to deal with the whirlwind of feelings that come with growing up. That’s why parents and educators are increasingly focused on teaching emotional regulation. These are the…

Black Female Nonprofit Leaders Call on Biden to Achieve Health Equity
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Black Female Nonprofit Leaders Call on Biden to Achieve Health Equity

CEOs from four national healthcare organizations today called on the Biden administration to remedy the health inequities Black Americans experience throughout their lives. The letter comes on the heels of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report showing Black males lost three years of life expectancy due to COVID-19 in six months,…

7 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Dental Health
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7 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Dental Health

by d-mars.com News Provider Is it time to hit “reset” and start over with fresh dental habits? Doing so can help improve your health. “Your oral and overall health are connected — and even small improvements in your oral health routine can have big payoffs in your overall well-being,” Dr. Ruchi Sahota, American Dental Association…

Addressing the ongoing U.S. maternal and infant health crisis accelerated by COVID-19
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Addressing the ongoing U.S. maternal and infant health crisis accelerated by COVID-19

by d-mars.com News Provider For any new mother, one of the most important steps she can take is finding a prenatal care provider who can help ensure a healthy pregnancy for herself and her baby. Unfortunately, far too many women in the United States have limited or no access to prenatal care providers — a…

Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care
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Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations—developed by a group of 17 national experts, representing patients and advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry—directly address how medical systems in the United States often…

At a Crossroads? Consider a Career in Healthcare as a Home Caregiver
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At a Crossroads? Consider a Career in Healthcare as a Home Caregiver

by d-mars.com News Provider Considering a career change? You’re in good company — 18 percent of the deskless workforce who had a job during COVID-19 plan to leave for better benefits or job security, according to a recent survey by Quinyx. Experts say that if you’re looking for meaningful work in a reliable, recession-proof industry,…

Simple Ways to Support Immunity and Overall Health
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Simple Ways to Support Immunity and Overall Health

by d-mars.com News Provider “You are what you eat” is a phrase you probably heard growing up, and while it’s a broad statement, the overall sentiment holds true: The foods you ingest have the ability to support or detract from your overall health. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to completely overhaul your nutrition. You…

Hip Hop Public Health Launches ‘Community Immunity’ Vaccine Literacy Effort
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Hip Hop Public Health Launches ‘Community Immunity’ Vaccine Literacy Effort

Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated since 2004 to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of science and hip hop music, today launched Community Immunity: A Rap Anthology about Vaccines. A suite of free resources aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine coverage in communities of color by fighting fear with facts, this…