Fun focused exercise for children urged by experts
The Providence Journal urges parents and schools to make kid activity enjoyable and accessible. Experts warn current environments curb movement, link to rising obesity and type 2 diabetes, and advocate walking clubs, noncompetitive options, and family participation to foster a lifelong active lifestyle.
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Rhode Island Prevention Coalition
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Could giving blood cut your risk of a heart attack
Blood donation is portrayed as more than a charitable act. The article outlines how stored iron from the body’s iron bank may influence heart attack risk, noting that donating blood removes iron and could reduce disease risk, with evidence highlighted by researchers including Dr. Jerome Sullivan. It explains iron overload’s links to heart disease and asserts regular donations may lower iron levels, potentially benefiting both donors and public health.
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Holiday stress tips from Dr Banov boost wellbeing
Stress eases with breaks from chaos and simpler meals. Plan downtime and activities, say no to overcommitment, and prioritize time with loved ones. Monitor mood, as 10 percent face holiday related lows, and arrange solitary breaks or dog walks. Call relatives before gatherings to reduce conflict. Laughter remains medicine.
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Michael Banov
Banov
Holiday coping tips for depression and stress
The National Mental Health Association offers guidance for managing stress and sadness during the holidays. Set realistic expectations, organize tasks, and accept limits. Volunteering, low cost activities, and avoiding excess drinking can boost mood. Seek support, reach out to friends, share responsibilities, and remember loved ones lost in the past year.
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National Mental Health Association
Mullins
Holiday loneliness and coping tips from mental health professionals
Guidance from experts urges recognizing holiday loneliness as normal and planning manageable gatherings and budgets. Contacts for support include the American Psychiatric Association, National Mental Health Association, and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, plus options to seek help via friends, community organizations, hospitals, and insurance counseling services.
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American Psychiatric Association
Psych
National Mental Health Association
National Alliance For the Mentally Ill
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