Monday 21 November 2022

Laughter Might Actually Be the Best Medicine

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One of the most important benefits of laughing may be its positive effects on mental health and the ability to cope with the multitude of life’s curveballs, especially as we grow older. The challenge is keeping the humor muscle pumped and primed.



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69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives

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A new study finds organizations that receive organs for transplant patients are less likely to choose one from an older donor.



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Brave Little Worriers


By BY VIRGINIA HUGHES AND DESIREE RIOS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/npAzSfT

Saturday 19 November 2022

What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?


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Friday 18 November 2022

Schools Teaching Mindfulness, Meditation to Help Lower Stress

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Meditation and mindfulness programs are now being used in some schools , from elementary through high school, to help children ease their anxiety. Advocates say it’s the remedy for mental health ills; critics say more scientific research is needed.



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