ALBANY The state has launched a $1 billion effort to address a mental health crisis exacerbated by the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic in what experts say is the biggest transformation in mental health care since massive hospitals psychiatric facilities were closed in the 1970s. Effort Funds All Phases of Mental Health Care, Including Adding … Read more
Researchers in Denmark worked with the US National Institutes of Health on a study showing a link between cannabis use and schizophrenia in young people, particularly young adults. The research adds to medical professionals\’ growing concerns about cannabis use among younger generations. The study was published in the academic journal Psychological Medicine earlier this month. … Read more
Olives are small oval fruits that grow on trees (Olea europaea). These trees are traditionally found in the Mediterranean Basin, particularly in Spain, Italy, Morocco, Greece and Turkey, but are also planted in areas such as South America and California. Olives are naturally high in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants like vitamin E, which help … Read more
Wells Fargo Head of Advice and Planning Michael Liersch and Meghaan R. Lurtz, Ph.D., Professor of Practice at Kansas State University who is also the former president of the Financial Therapy Association, join Yahoo Finance Live to detail the best strategies to balance your mental and financial health, how to manage the guilt and stress … Read more
Have you ever felt like crap and don\’t know why? Chances are you haven\’t been taking care of your brain health. The term literally refers to how healthy your brain is, taking into account cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and physical health. So if you\’ve been struggling, it might be time to ask yourself: how are … Read more
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has stripped one of the nation\’s largest pharmaceutical distributors of its license to sell highly addictive painkillers after it ruled that it failed to report thousands of suspicious, high-volume orders to the hei… From JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press May 26, 2023, 9:10 AM ET 5 minute read … Read more
Editor\’s note: This is the second of two parts on the impact of isolation and loneliness. Michele Wentzel knows when one of her three children is upset. \”They sort of isolate themselves and are very moody,\” she said. \”I can tell there\’s something going on.\” Wentzel keeps the lines of communication open with his sons … Read more
This article was reviewed based on Science X\’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified trusted source correct OK! Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain When it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know a thing or two … Read more
Summer is when aromatic flowers fill the air and an abundance of UV rays from the sky penetrate our skin, creating vitamin D. Even though the scorching sun will soon reach its highest peak of the seasons, black women are still sensitive to the lowest reported vitamin D3 levels. This vitamin is partly responsible for … Read more
For years, scientists have been convinced that banning most dietary fats is the key to lowering cholesterol and keeping your heart healthy. But recently, experts are recognizing that some fats (including monounsaturated fats like olive oil and polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 fatty acids) are actually helpful in keeping your circulation and heart strong. A low-fat … Read more