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The Biden administration on Friday enacted tough restrictions aimed at preventing fraudulent insurance brokers from changing Affordable Care Act plans without their consent. The announcement came in response to growing consumer complaints. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Friday that, in the first six months of the year, more than 200,000 people reported to the agency that they either enrolled in Obamacare plans or switched from one plan to another without their permission. KFF Health News began reporting on Affordable Care Act enrollment programs this spring. CMS said insurance agents will be barred from making changes to any…
Summertime rosacea breakouts can be frustrating and uncomfortable. While the season brings warmth and sunshine, it often worsens the symptoms of this chronic skin condition. Why is this happening and is there anything you can do about it? Causes of summer rosacea flare-ups Usually, it is one or more of the following factors that cause summer rosacea to flare up. Heat One of the main triggers for rosacea is heat. As temperatures rise during the summer months, the increased heat can dilate the blood vessels near the surface of the skin, leading to redness and flushing. Exposure to the sun…
Wondering how to shop farmers markets to get the most out of them? Learn all about how to get the most out of your wonderful produce with these top 6 farmer’s market tips. There’s no doubt about it, a visit to the local farmers market is a great way to spend a summer morning. A kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and a mix of earthy scents awaits you. But sometimes this can be a problem. It’s tempting to think of your farmers market as more of an outdoor art exhibit than a shopping experience. And it can be a challenge to…
I just read The Barbell Prescription by Dr. Jonathan Sullivan and Coach Andy Baker. Dr. Sullivan is a “double doctor,” with a PhD in neurophysiology in addition to an MD. I learned about his work by watching the video “Lifting: Possible at any age» for John Claassen, who did his first powerlifting match at age 92, deadlifting 235 lbs! Dr. Sullivan was his coach and John trains at Dr. Sullivan Greysteel establishment in Michigan (I love this name). After watching this inspiring video, I found out that Dr. Sullivan had written a book and had to check it out. The…
No talk of Obamacare. Or abortion. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week, where delegates formally nominated Donald Trump as the party’s 2024 presidential nominee, health care issues received little attention from the first-hour speakers. The silence is surprising given that health care makes up the largest chunk of the federal budget, nearly $2 trillion, as well as 17% of US economic output. It also stands in stark contrast to the GOP’s priorities when it first nominated Trump. In 2016, the last time Republicans gathered en masse for a presidential convention, repealing the Affordable Care Act was a…
In the field of behavioral health, words they are often our primary tools. We don’t have hammers and saws, thermometers and stethoscopes, or brushes and palettes. Words are powerful tools and using them with intention is central to our art. “I’ll never forget, years ago, when I was asked to talk about race and behavioral health indicators, I presented the data that showed higher suicide rates, alcohol use, earlier ages of onset of substance use, etc. he had done a good job of documenting the “need”. However, a tribal leader came to me saying that I had painted such a…
Have you ever been on the receiving end of ghosting – that sudden, inexplicable silence from someone you thought you had a relationship with? Why do people imagine someone? It’s an experience that can leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and rejected. But have you ever wondered why people choose to ghost rather than communicate openly? I was intrigued by this phenomenon and want to delve into the reasons behind it. Ghosting, a term popularized in the digital age, refers to the sudden cessation of communication without explanation. While this behavior may seem hurtful or even cruel, understanding the psychology behind…
Tired of using tons of products every day on your oily skin and still suffering from acne, clogged pores and god knows what? Do not worry! We have all made this long journey to find it better skin care routine for our unique skin. And you girls with oily skin are probably on the worst end of that spectrum. Each person has a unique skin type and needs a skincare routine designed specifically for them. Whether it’s anyone with sensitive, dry, oily or combination skin. Where skin care for skin types like sensitive, dry and combination skin seems manageable, managing…
It’s that time of year when body image tends to take a turn for the worse (I’m looking at you summer!). Follow these three tips to improve body image during the tough summer months, but keep them in your back pocket to pull on year-round! What is body image? I talk about this in the best body image books post. There are so many different ways we can describe body image, but I think of it as the mental image you have of your body, which includes thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs about your body. Body image is influenced by…
In a recent study published in the journal Nature, Researchers in the United States of America monitored brain changes in healthy adults before, during and after high-dose psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, and compared it with methylphenidate (MTP), a control drug. They found that psilocybin caused significant disruptions in brain functional connectivity (FC), particularly in the default mode network, which is linked to subjective experiences and lasts for weeks, which may underlie its therapeutic effects. Individual participant FC change maps of methylphenidate (MTP) and psilocybin (PSIL). The leftmost column shows the functional networks of individuals. The 3 right columns show FC…