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Clinical trial reveals no significant difference in respiratory infection rates among aged care residents using HEPA-14 air purifiers. Study: Air purifiers and acute respiratory infections in residential aged care. Image credit: Dmitry Galaganov/Shutterstock.com Patients in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) may be at higher risk of respiratory infections. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates whether high-efficiency portable room air purifiers could help reduce this risk. ARIs and air cleaning Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a persistent and significant health risk for older people, particularly those in long-term care facilities. Reducing this risk requires breaking the chain of…
Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author andpodcast host. You can find her here every month to share her latest thoughts on sex. Her book, Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Creating Connection and Cultivating Passion available wherever books are sold. Recently I was drawn to the novel “All Fours” by Miranda July. The story follows an unnamed perimenopausal woman who, when she realizes her hormones are about to plummet and fears she will become sexually obsolete, boldly breaks free from the confines of domesticity and gender norms. I couldn’t put it down. One of my friends shared one…
As the crisp autumn air settles in, it’s time to relax and give your skin the love and care it truly deserves. At Sweet Surrender, we believe so self care it’s more than a routine—it’s a way to embrace your body, pamper your skin, and feel confident in your natural beauty. The weather in autumn can be particularly difficult dry skinespecially for us who deal with eczema, psoriasisor another sensitive skin concerns. So, how do you make your transition? skin care routine for fall while keeping your skin soft, smooth and glowing? We’ve got you covered with our luxurious, herbal…
It’s almost Halloween Mamas! So while your baby is getting ready, you no longer have to dust off those cobwebs around your house. After all, they can totally pass as Halloween decorations. Now it’s time to start thinking about what or who you want to dress up this year, so enough about the ‘decor’, let’s get down to it. Being pregnant during Halloween can be so much fun and there are so many creative options out there. You may have thought about making a statement and going for one pregnant ball costume! You feel artistic and want to a painted…
In today’s healthcare environment, there is a clear gap in addressing the root causes of chronic disease. We often see treatments that focus on managing symptoms rather than empowering patients to achieve true, lasting wellness. That’s why we created Exercise for Disease Prevention and Treatmentan education designed for health care providers who want to move beyond reactive care and toward a more holistic, proactive approach to health.Led by experienced metabolic health expert Peter Cummings, this training is based on the belief that personalized exercise, combined with therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, can fundamentally change the course of a patient’s health. Imagine the…
Discover how infrared light therapy can be a game-changer for midlife pain management. Learn how this natural, non-invasive treatment supports muscle recovery, reduces inflammation and improves overall well-being as we age. If you’re like me—59, active, and maybe dealing with a few aches and pains—you know how important it is to stay proactive with our health. About ten years ago, I struggled with terrible back pain. Years of activity as a fitness professional, mixed with regular wear and tear, had left me in pain that just wouldn’t go away. After trying everything, I found a solution in infrared light therapy…
A new research paper was published in Aging (indexed by MEDLINE/PubMed as “Aging (Albany NY)” and “Aging-US” by Web of Science), on October 24, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 20, entitled, “Development and validation of an electronic frailty index to a national health maintenance organization’.The study, led by researchers Fabienne Hershkowitz Sikron, Rony Schenker, Yishay Koom, Galit Segal, Orit Shahar, Idit Wolf, Bawkat Mazengya, Maor Lewis, Irit Laxer and Dov Albukrek from the Meuhedet Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in collaboration with colleagues The Joint-Eshel Organization and Israel’s Ministry of Health are introducing the Meuhedet Electronic Frailty Index (MEFI) – a digital…
Today, we’re talking about how positive language can improve your mindset and mental health, and how fashion can help get us there. Kimberly Wilkerson of Token Clothing Company™ is today’s featured writer. Keep reading for a way get your own set of friendly PJs that boost her attitude. Think for a moment about how to complete this: “I am ____.” How would you fill in the blank? Remember, what follows ‘I am’ follows you. So, what word or phrase would you place behind the most creative and powerful three-letter statement we have in our human language? Words can damage your…
Well, the election is finally over and I know a few things about you, my readers. Are you happy that the candidate won, or upset that your candidate lost, or just glad that you don’t have to watch any more political ads for a while and can stop receiving text messages asking for money. I also know that regardless of who we voted for, many of us fear for our future. And I also know that men aren’t the only ones reading my articles. Well, let me tell you why this is a call to men. Everyone reading this, male…
Written by María Mercedes Vivas, Executive Director of the Orientame Foundation in Colombia On the 21stSt February, after more than 500 days of consultation the Constitutional Court of Colombia decided to decriminalizeunder any circumstances, abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. This huge win is the result of a lawsuit filed by Causa Justaa coalition of more than 100 organizations and people to remove the criminalization of abortion from the criminal code. The case contained more than 90 arguments showing that existing restrictions on abortion services not only hindered access to services for women and people who could…