Healthcare Beyond The Physical Body There are many things that are healthcare too… and hence the name of our company, HealthCare Too, back in 2013. It is nice to see others getting on board. Karen S. Lynch, president of Aetna, wrote about the overwhelming impact of “social determinants” on our health and recognized that healthcare goes […]
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Financial Wellness Programs Money causes stress and stress can negatively impact health. This is certainly not news. However, as consumers and healthcare providers become more aware of the impact of social determinants there is growing interest in financial pressures. Financial wellness programs, while valued, are still not hitting the mark. Both employers and employees agree
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Music Therapy Lowers Aggression There was a Peanuts cartoon strip where Charlie Brown and Linus are waxing philosophical. Charlie Brown points out that we have two ears but one mouth, highlighting the need to listen. Linus points to Snoopy walking on all fours and they agree that walking must be most important. While this would
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Ultrasound Could Cure Dementia New research published in the journal Brain Stimulation by an international team may offer a new, non-invasive treatment for dementia. Conventionally known as a medical imaging technology, ultrasound could cure dementia with low risk and no adverse events. This is especially exciting news for those who need treatment for dementia but
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Our Modern Lifestyle: Second-Hand Smoke To Pets? Much of the stress and pressure on people today is very new when we look at the history of humankind. Globally, we are learning more and more about the significant impact of “social determinants” of health. Modern lifestyle impacts pets as well as people. One particular example is
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Plant-Based Diet Boosts Mental Health It has become commonly accepted in recent years that a plant-based diet promotes health. Plant-based practitioners do not necessarily exclude meat and dairy but certainly reduces (or eliminates) them. Newer to the scene, however, is that a plant-based diet boosts mental health. In a modern world riddled with stress and
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Healthy Gratitude With a growing appreciation for mindfulness for health and well-being it is no wonder that healthy gratitude has such an impact. When we think about healthy gratitude holistically, what is the downside? A quiet moment. A few thoughts about what you value in Life. Maybe even scrawl a note or doodle into a
Stressing Stress It seems that we have no way to explain the impact of stress on our lives other than stressing stress. Everyone in the Modern World gets it. Deadlines. Financial Pressures. Family Disruptions. Strained Relationships. Addictions. The list goes on and on. There are so many pressures that mount on us. There seem to
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Rural America Is Short Mental Health Professionals As the US and other countries integrate mental health as a critical component of overall health, we find rural America is critically short on mental health professionals. This is especially concerning with an opioid epidemic in many rural areas where mental health programs could make a considerable difference.
Stress Linked To Immune System Disorders While there is still only correlation, not causation, a new study highlights additional risks that come with severe stress. Namely, stress is linked to 41 immune system disorders. This research may well help healthcare providers pursue more holistic approaches to severe stress in order to avoid costly and debilitating
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