The main reason to stay on Denarau Island is for its convenient marina, which is a hub for Fijian tour operators. You can book your adventures in advance or in person, just make sure you arrive at the marina at least an hour before any boat’s departure time. Pack some Dramamine because some of the […]
Opinion | Republicans have a skewed view of the safety net
Does it save money? In truth. It cost states tens of millions of dollars to institute job requirements. Administering Arkansas’ Medicaid work program, for example, cost about $26 million. After the Iowa Legislature passed its bill to impose work requirements on SNAP recipients, the nonpartisan Iowa Legislative Services Agency estimated the cost of administering the […]
Heart defects, types and causes
A congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common form of congenital heart disease. CHD is a difference in the structure of the heart or a major artery. The person is born with it and, in the United States, almost 1% of babies are born with CHD each year. This type of abnormality can obstruct […]
A recipe to reduce stress and improve sleep
A recent study published in Nutrients evaluates the impact of a Mediterranean diet intervention (MedDiet) in pregnancy on maternal well-being, sleep quality, and stress. To study: Effects of a Mediterranean diet intervention on maternal stress, well-being and sleep quality during pregnancy – the IMPACT-BCN study. Image credit: Antonina Vlasova / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of […]
Best self-care and wellness products for travelers
Ecovacs Deebot T9+ Ecovacs According to the Oxford English Dictionary, self-care is defined as “the habit of taking an active role in protecting one’s well-being and happiness, particularly during periods of stress.” While it’s easy to condense spa treatments, meditation, and physical activity into self-care, there are plenty of less obvious but equally effective ways […]
Cardiovascular disease poised to kill older people, especially people of color – Daily Montanan
Cardiovascular disease – the number one cause of death among people aged 65 and over – is set to become more prevalent in the coming years, disproportionately affecting black and Hispanic communities and weighing heavily on health and quality life of older Americans. The estimates are sobering: by 2060, the prevalence of ischemic heart disease […]
For Home Care Equipment Providers, Every Dollar Counts
Bill Mixon Flat or declining reimbursement rates – particularly from Medicaid – make it more difficult for home care providers to serve an aging population. More than three-quarters of people over 50 say they prefer to age locally rather than moving elsewhere for care. The home can be the safest place to receive regular care […]
I’m a mother and I’m not going to let fear control my parenting
NEWNow you can listen to Fox News articles! Fear is a powerful emotion. This can prevent us from taking risks that would benefit us and our families, create apathy, foster self-doubt, and allow us to remain in toxic patterns of behavior. Fear can even damage the parent-child bond. As parents, there are so many unknowns […]
Help me fund specialist treatment, cancer patient appeals
A cancer patient living in Umoja Estate, Nairobi, is asking for help to get specialist treatment. Juliet Biketi, 28, has been fighting cancer since 2022. It started with breast cancer that spread and attacked her spine, paralyzing her lower limbs. Biketi, who is the mother of a five-year-old boy, needs Sh3 million to receive immunotherapy […]
The harmful impact of social media is the subject of general surgeon advice
Conveyed with a sense of urgency, a new national advisory on the harmful impact of social media on young people’s mental health can hopefully inspire a more united effort for solutions, officials say. Given the mounting evidence that social media use is fueling the youth mental health crisis, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has […]