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Happiness Is Not a Destination; It Is the Road Trip
If you think that money, social media followers, or cosmetic surgery will bring sustained happiness, you might want to think again. Wealth, popularity, and beauty cannot guarantee satisfaction, often resulting in a crushing letdown for those who work so hard to achieve them. One does not have to look far for examples of successful musicians, artists, or entrepreneurs who are miserable despite their fame and fortune. Psychologists who study well-being argue that we look for happiness in all the wrong places: The meaningful life that eludes many of us has been hiding under our nose the whole time. People have been striving to unlock the treasure chest of happiness for…
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Mayor Adams, American College of Lifestyle Medicine Announce $44 Million to Offer Lifestyle Medicine
December 5, 2022 Visit the video here at https://youtu.be/WpSgdXP_Doo City Health Leaders Embrace Single Largest Training Rollout in Specialty Anywhere in World — Giving Practitioners New Tools to Combat Chronic Disease and Health Disparities Massive Investment in NYC Health Care Workforce Will Have Positive Downstream Impacts on Millions of Patients, Helping Improve New Yorkers’ Lives and Reducing Health Care Spending Initiative is in Addition to Training and Clinical Expansion Underway at NYC Health + Hospitals NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced a new partnership — as a result of a massive $44 million investment by ACLM —…
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The Best Wellness Gifts by Budget to Get Your Health-Obsessed Friend
Nothing screams “holidays” like panicking over what to get your friends. Your family may be a bit easier to shop for — slippers for mom, a robe for dad, and gift cards for your siblings, but when it comes down to getting just the right present for your BFF, the pressure has never been higher. And when that friend just so happens to love all things health and wellness, you know there are only so many places that fit the bill of where a “self-care star” would shop. But fear not. Before you throw in the towel, Homedics may be just what you need to feel like you’re getting your…
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U.S. to End Mpox Public Health Emergency in January | Health & Fitness
MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Mpox cases are down significantly in the United States, prompting the federal government to plan not to renew an emergency designation for the virus when it expires late next month. “Given the low number of cases today, HHS does not expect that it needs to renew the emergency declaration when it ends on January 31, 2023,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in an agency news release. “But we won’t take our foot off the gas — we will continue to monitor the case trends closely and encourage all at-risk individuals to get a free vaccine.” More than 29,000 Americans contracted…
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I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate. | News & Commentary
I have not always understood what it means to be transgender, and I did not always support transgender rights. But, as I watched my son Parker suffer, I learned more, and I keep trying every day to understand what he goes through. Seeing firsthand the benefits of gender-affirming healthcare for Parker has opened my eyes to see that this is definitely the right thing. I wish I could say that my little dude has spent his entire life being comfortable in his own skin, but that is just not true for Parker. Before he started his gender-affirming medical care, Parker was depressed, anxious, and withdrawn. I worried for his safety.…
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Eight things to avoid on the journey of self growth
Self-growth or self-improvement is a continuous process. With each day, we get an inch closer to our goal, but before we reach it we make small progress on the way, which at times may go unnoticed. While this may upset you, it is patience that will help you improve yourself. Nipa Asharam, a life coach, said in an Instagram post, “When I was on my toughest phase of self-improvement/self-growth, I realised some of the mistakes I was making that was getting me constantly disoriented and even wanting to give up!” She added that while self-growth is a powerful journey, it is a sensitive one because you go through a lot…
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UNICEF workshop addresses environmental health dangers
Officials and development partners kick off a workshop to tackle environmental risks for children on December 5. UNICEF UNICEF, along with several government institutions and development partners, held a workshop to address growing environmental risks to children’s health. This included air pollution, the impact of solid waste and toxic materials, and health hazards which have been caused by climate change. According to a December 5 press release from UNICEF Cambodia, 18 ministries joined with development partners in the workshop, held last week in Kampong Cham under the auspices of UNICEF. The purpose of the workshop – the first of its kind – was to share knowledge and initiate measures to…
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UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Dean Nancy Messonnier elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, dean and Bryson Distinguished Professor in Public Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This election is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. The academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service throughout their careers. New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health. Dean Nancy Messonnier Messonnier was selected for NAM membership in 2021 and has been working with the group for about a year.…
