Spring Renewal for Mind and Heart
A spring themed guide outlines five strategies to boost mental vitality. Air out the mind and let go of past limits, commit to positive thinking, adopt new rituals, try new activities or volunteering, and spend time outdoors. The piece cites Elaine T Jurkowski of SIU Carbondale as author.
Music therapy aids healing in cancer care gains interest
Music therapy in cancer wards gains acceptance as a complementary treatment. Baylor physician researchers cite NIH backed programs while clinicians note stress relief and pain reduction as benefits. Eva Ward and others share personal experiences. experts warn these tools aid but do not cure cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udith Ritchie
Sammons Cancer Center
Ritchie
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas
Brent Bauer
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
National Institutes of Health
Eva Ward
Ward
Baylor Carrollton
Jeff Kendall
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Simmons Cancer Center
Southern Methodist University
Kendall
Institute of Medicine
Lisa Jones
Child Life
Children’s Medical Center
Diets that work long term share one key: adherence
A MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE digest summarizes a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showing weight loss occurs across diverse diets as long as people stick with them. It highlights CHOICE DASH and ENCORE plans, emphasizing consistent healthy eating and activity for long term success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Duke University
Low mood and Older Adults Caregiver Webinar
Free webinar by VNA Plus Home Care & Hospice and National Private Duty Association tackles low mood in seniors. Presenter Dr Steven C Fox outlines recognizing issues, finding experts, and crafting an effective care plan for a parent or loved one. Pre registration required via private duty home care.org.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VNA Plus Home Care & Hospice
National Private Duty Association
Steven C. Fox
D.O
Privatedutyhomeceare.org
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Elaine T. Jurkowski
School of Social Work
SIU Carbondale
Jackson County Behavioral Health Action Team
By Elaine Jurkowski
Rochester, Minn
McClatchy-Tribune News
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