The challenge of stroke in America is still a sickness that many refuse to discuss and admit they have struggled with. May is stroke awareness month, and there are very small groups engaged in sharing their issues with the disease. Something is wrong with the healthcare system when so many Americans do not know the correct numbers for good high blood pressure numbers, and 80% of strokes are preventable.
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Loneliness in the U.S., which spiked during the isolation of COVID, remains a public health “crisis” — and now the advent of ubiquitous AI-driven chatbots could make actual human contact even scarcer.
It is a change from the 2016 recommendation, in which the task force recommended that biennial mammograms (breast x-rays) begin at age 50 and that the decision for women to screen in their 40s “should be an individual one.”
Your mind then may turn to the question of what type of treatment would best suit you. To even ask this sophisticated question, you need to realise there are various types of psychological treatment. To make a wise choice, you must understand what each type of therapy provides.
Breaking News! East Florida Premium Medical Care (EFPMC) is shaking up the healthcare industry. They announced the grand opening of their state-of-the-art medical facilities on May 12th, 2023. EFPMC is committed to revolutionizing patient care with their innovative approach and advanced technology. The opening event will offer an exclusive look at their personalized patient services, cutting-edge medical equipment, signature cocktails, and live DJ music for guests.
Many youths in our community have expressed that their parents don’t take their mental health concerns seriously. Stigma, lack of knowledge and poor access to services are some of the possible reasons. The consequences of not understanding your child’s mental health can result in pain, suffering, and progression of mental health disorders.
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.
As a Broward College student, you’re already on the path to your future. But let’s face it, school can be stressful. As final exams approach, it’s important to become aware of your mental and physical stress levels and learn how to manage them accordingly. After all, managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. What’s more, it’s a key component of self-care.
From less access to quality healthcare, to the exclusion of anti-obesity medications from Medicare, and most Medicaid and general insurance coverage, our healthcare systems under-prioritizes the well-being of Black Americans. And we’ve learned from history that until we make our voices heard, this crisis will continue to be brushed aside.
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and rotting flesh.
