Self-care for the politically challenged
Colleen Flanagan outlines how political divisiveness harms mental health and family harmony. She urges listening to opposing views, turning off negative ads, and building consensus through nonjudgmental dialogue. Flanagan, with a rehabilitation counseling background, advocates openness in homes and communities.
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Colleen Flanagan
TASC
Southern Illinois Behavioral Health Team
Lyme disease rise shown in 2010 CDC report
Federal data indicate 2010 Lyme disease cases, with 94 percent from 12 states in the Northeast and upper Midwest. The Feb study in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene notes risk across the region from Maine to northern Virginia, with emerging risk near the Illinois Indiana border and western Michigan. Early tick activity and a mild winter may boost exposure. Public health tips urge tick checks, protective clothing, repellents, and showering after outdoors, noting higher cases among boys 5 to 10.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Upper Midwest
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Maine
Virginia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Illinois - Indiana
Michigan
North Dakota
Paul Curtis
Natural Resources
Cornell University
Baker
CDC
First compostable toothbrushline by World Centric unveiled
World Centric debuts a plant based resin toothbrush and travel case certified by BPI as compostable in 3 to 6 months at commercial facilities. Bristles remain nylon not compostable. a breakable head aids recycling. Sold for $4.55 in stores and online.
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World Centric
Ingeo
Worldcentric.org
McClatchy-Tribune News
Positive outlook may benefit heart health says Harvard review
Harvard researchers find upbeat outlook associated with healthier blood pressure cholesterol and weight and more exercise sleep and healthier habits. The study cautions that cause and effect are unclear and no magic pill exists.
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Harvard Review
Julia Boehm
Harvard School of Public Health
Boehm
Jackson
McClatchy-Tribune News
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