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Reconnect with Summer’s EssenceReflect on what you used to enjoy about summer when the season was synonymous with fun rather than stress. Was it time off and longer days? The smell of the ocean or socializing with friends? Reconnecting with these memories can shift your perspective. Think about children – they are most often completely in the moment. They jump in waves and build sand castles without worrying about their appearance. If you find yourself stressing over your body, anchor yourself in the present by focusing on the sensory experiences. Feel the sand between your toes, the salty air, or…

NHS data has revealed that the number of children with eating disorders has doubled over the last eight years.Some patients are having to wait over a year for treatment, according to a report by The Times. Currently, 12% of patients are waiting more than three months for an appointment, a monumental jump from 1% in 2021.NHS maximum waiting time standards state that 95% of children and young people referred for assessment or treatment for an eating disorder should receive treatment within one week for urgent cases and four weeks for other cases.But The Times report found that the longest time…

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers surveyed adults aged ≥50 years to identify the most salient health concerns before the 2024 elections in the United States. Study: Leading Health-Related Concerns of Older Adults Before the 2024 Election. Image Credit: EugeneEdge/Shutterstock.com Background In the 2020 US election, individuals aged ≥50 years cast greater than 50% of ballots. Health and healthcare issues are frequently crucial for voters, especially older individuals with higher health demands than their younger counterparts. As a result, it is critical to identify the most pressing health challenges in the older adult population of the United States. About…

The “Food the Main Course” Conference It is a dietitian-designed, organized, and led conference which specifically focuses on the treatment of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. I recently  attended my first “Food the Main Course” Conference, and it was a phenomenal experience and I’m so excited to share with you a few of the things that I learned (or re-learned!). I love people. It’s one of the reasons I became a dietitian. So, attending live conferences fills my cup in so many ways. And this conference has me buzzing! I reconnected with old and beloved colleagues, met new and inspiring…

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Proper nutrition is just as essential for your cat as it is for you. Like with humans, a poor diet for cats can lead to issues like malnutrition, weight gain, and certain diseases. It can also have a negative effect on their immune system function. While it’s possible to formulate a homemade diet for a cat, this process requires the input of an animal nutritionist. Therefore, getting a complete and balanced commercial cat food is the best way to ensure that your pet receives…

Receiving specialist care in a place that feels like home helps people with eating disorders apply their skills once they are ready to leave. In brief:Canberra’s brand-new Eating Disorders Residential Treatment Centre in Coombs is complete.Appointments will begin the week commencing 26 August 2024.The centre is Australia’s first publicly run 24/7 residential eating disorder centre.The new Eating Disorders Residential Treatment Centre in Coombs is now complete.It is Australia’s first publicly run 24/7 residential eating disorder centre. This is a brand-new service for the ACT region.Appointments will begin the week commencing 26 August.Residential treatments will begin in the coming weeks.The importance…

Nutrition experts have raised the alarm that the lack of access to healthy diet by millions of Nigerians will  put children under five at risk of poor brain development, weak learning, low immunity, increased infections and, may increase infant mortality. They noted that inadequate nutrition among children under five increases their risk of death, stressing the need for improved dietary practices at this critical stage of the development. Speaking with PUNCH Healthwise in separate interviews, the medical experts lamented that many Nigerian parents were unable to provide their children with balanced diets due to poverty. Recently, a report by FAO,…

Whether you’re slicing it up on toast, mashing it into guacamole, or blending it into healthy smoothies, avocado is arguably one of the most versatile foods around. It’s easy to poke fun at our enduring obsession with avocado toast, but that doesn’t stop anyone from ordering (and loving) it. Simple, satisfying, and deliciously smooth, avocado is truly the perfect topping for so many dishes — provided you can catch it within that brief sweet spot of ripeness. But how do the health benefits measure up?”Fats like avocados are an essential part of every meal, as they provide important nutrients like…

Nearly 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. A higher proportion—nearly a quarter of the world’s children and adolescents—experience disordered eating, a preoccupation with food and body that can lead to food restriction, binging, skipping meals, mental health issues, and eating disorders.  Though women are twice as likely to develop eating disorders, many of the effects of the condition—including how it influences the decision of whether or not to have a child—are seldom discussed.  A new survey from Equip, a virtual eating disorder treatment platform, found one in 10 women are delaying trying to conceive due…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new initiative of Flying High Inc. aims to help meet the rising demand for donated food by providing produce grown by its clients. Flying High, which provides drug and alcohol treatment, reentry and employment training services, recently announced it is expanding its Share Our Surplus initiative, which distributes produce grown at GROW Urban Farm, to various community partners. GROW stands for Gaining Real Opportunities for Work. The urban farm, located near Flying High’s Professional Development Center on the North Side, is a division of the organization’s Access Healthy Foods Mahoning Valley initiative. Flying High started the…