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High school marked the beginning of my recovery journey. I met weekly with my therapist and nutritionist, continued dancing (eventually mustering the courage to compete in my first solo), and applied for a mentorship program at my studio. This program allowed older competitive dancers like me to assist younger dancers in their classes, attend their competitions, and support them in every aspect of their dance journey. I hadn’t had anything like this when I was younger, and I wanted to help these girls navigate not only dance but also girlhood and life.Struggling silently was the worst part. I felt like…
SPINOFF Agrifood&Beverage Community – PugliaIn 2023, TEHA launched a territorial spinoff of the F&B Community in Puglia (Apulia), in order to promote and boost the Apulian agri-food sector, a strong driver of growth for the entire country, and to analyse existing challenges and opportunities.The Community’s members have so far partaken in a number of Round Tables and private meetings to create content, scenarios, and reports on the Region’s agri-food chain.May 5, 2023: “The European agri-food sector: challenges and strategic impacts on the national and regional supply chain”, with Paolo De Castro (Member of the Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development)November 20, 2023:…
What we eat is important in fueling our bodies and provides the essential nutrients needed for energy, growth, and repair. However, the importance of nutrition extends beyond just physical health. Foods also play an important role in brain function, and they impact our mental health. In this article, you will learn about the connection between food and mood. The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health Your brain is always at work, managing tasks like your thoughts, movement, breathing, and sensory functions, even when you sleep. To support these activities, it relies on a continuous supply of energy, which comes from…
RAWALPINDI: The patients of diabetes in Pakistan have touched 33 million this year, while another 10 million are on the brink of catching the disease, says a health expert on the eve of World Food Day 2024. Governments should ensure public access to healthy food and take steps to promote it on World Food Day 2024 today. Pakistan National Heart Association (PNCHA) president Major General (Retd) Masudoor Rehman Kiani has underscored the crucial role of the government in ensuring public access to healthy food. Highlighting the alarming health statistics, Kiani said, “Pakistan is facing a health crisis. As obesity is…
Trauma is the natural emotional response to a frightening or life-threatening event. After experiencing a trauma, many people develop symptoms like jumpiness, tension, and hypervigilance. One of the main symptoms people face after going through trauma is difficulty sleeping. Research shows a vast majority of people who live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – a mental health condition that some people develop after going through a traumatic event – experience insomnia or nightmares. Unfortunately, while PTSD makes it difficult to get restful sleep, being sleep-deprived can also make PTSD symptoms worse. When you’re healing from a past traumatic event, it’s…
If your job is stressful, you’re not alone. According to the American Institute of Stress, 83% of U.S. workers face work-related stress, and 1 in 4 rate work as the number one stressor in their lives. A whopping 1 million American workers call out of work every day because of stress[1]. But just because workplace stress is common doesn’t mean it’s not a problem. Workplace stress is a form of chronic stress which can have severe consequences for your body and mind. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with overwhelming stress at work, even if you can’t leave your job.…
Donald Trump may be running again for the presidency, but some days on the campaign trail it feels like he’s minoring in psychology. At a rally Monday night in Atlanta, the GOP nominee added Black and Latino voters who don’t support him (which would be a majority of them) to his growing list of Americans in need of mental health therapy, or more aggressive meds.“Any African American or Hispanic, if you know how well I’m doing, that votes for Kamala [Harris], you’ve got to have your head examined,” Trump proclaimed. It’s the same language he’s used to describe others who…
We all have fears—some of us are afraid of spiders, while others are afraid of heights or darkness. But for some people, these fears become so debilitating they can no longer function. In these cases, a specific phobia may be diagnosed. Specific phobia is a mental health condition that causes people to have a severe and irrational fear of particular objects and situations. Specific phobias can be successfully treated, which means you can overcome these fears. Here’s what you need to know about phobias and how to overcome them. What is a phobia? A phobia is a severe fear of…
CANTON ‒ People who need food may find it difficult to locate a comprehensive list of local food pantries.If they get food, some may lack the knowledge, appliances and utensils to properly prepare and cook healthy food at an affordable cost.”Sometimes, people don’t know the bag of beans, you have to soak them,” said Kaitlynne Henninge of OSU Extension, who educates people about the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. “Not everyone has a refrigerator. Not everyone has a stove.”Henninge delivered an impromptu presentation Wednesday at the first full in-person meeting of the Stark County Food Council since January 2020. With…
Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.TOP 3:- A major health system in Florida delivered 67 babies during Hurricane Milton – Nutritionist warns the presidential election could trigger emotional eating- Whooping cough cases have increased more than 340% since last year This week’s health newsletter includes the uptick in whooping cough cases, babies born during Hurricane Milton, and tips to curb emotional eating. (iStock; AdventHealth for Women) DODGING CANCER – Dr. Nicole Saphier shares her top tips for preventing breast cancer. Continue reading… SOBER OCTOBER – Here…