Art and music classes aid cancer patients' sense of control
At the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center, structured treatment routines are offset by free art and music classes begun in October. Instructors foster creativity, giving patients a blank slate to express themselves and connect with others, improving mind body and spirit wellbeing.
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Healing Art Class Supports Cancer Patients Online
A cancer center offers a Healing Power of Art class online to provide hope and camaraderie for patients. Participants describe less isolation and encouragement as they cope with treatment side effects. The center aims to expand sessions with community partners like Ceramics Center and St Luke’s Foundation to help patients progress from fear to control.
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How Far Do Sneezes Reach Beyond the Face
Researchers from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania show sneeze droplets travel far beyond common belief. Large droplets settle within 8 to 26 feet while smaller ones ride a turbulent puff, staying aloft for seconds to minutes and potentially filling a room. Health workers advise sneezing into a tissue or elbow.
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Measles Outbreak Reported Across Six States
The CDC notes nearly two dozen measles cases in six states California Colorado Florida New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania this year. Mayo Clinic expert Dr. Pritish Tosh warns measles remains highly infectious and preventable by vaccination urging vaccination for all children unless medical contraindications apply.
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