“Go outside and play,” my mama must have said a million times! Maybe it was in part to get the eight of us siblings from underfoot. And maybe Mama knew that to increase our health, happiness, fitness, and motivation, we needed to get outside. A new study of the neurological effects of “green exercise” –…
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Exercise may be tied to a reduction in suicide attempts, according to research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Investigators examined data from 17 trials and found the likelihood of attempts was significantly reduced in individuals who took part in exercise interventions compared to those who were not active. To learn more about the…
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The number of emergency department visits for children, teens and young adults experiencing mental health-related issues rose sharply from 2011 to 2020, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The proportion of ED visits for mood and behavioral disorders, substance use, psychosis and other issues nearly doubled from 7.7% to…
Read Full BlogChange can be hard. Change can be scary. But change is necessary for growth. Chicken Soup for the Soul author LeAnn Thieman encourages us to embrace change and find ways to appreciate it, even in the most difficult situations. Sign up for LeAnn’s monthly “Sip of Soup” for tips on life balance, resiliency and selfcare:…
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Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders have a higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Health data of more than 6.5 million people ranged in age from 20 to 39 who underwent health examinations between 2009 and 2012.…
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An estimated 40% of all cancer cases could be avoided if more people lived healthier lives, according to Cancer Research UK. Taking steps like eating a healthier diet, being more active, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding sunburn, and not smoking are beneficial. A balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and beans and lentils can lower the…
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An online survey asked 2,086 U.K. adults what prevented them from implementing healthy lifestyle choices, such as a healthier diet and increased physical activity. Overall, 38% of respondents said they lack the motivation to make healthy changes and 35% said they feel “too tired.” Respondents also cited the cost of food (30%), a lack of…
Read Full BlogRemember…. there is always hope. Even in the midst of the most challenging situations. For more tips on resiliency and life balance, visit https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/.
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A study found a prevalence of distress and anxiety among patients with chronic blood cancers, before and after receiving treatment. “We found that ‘dwelling on’ the cancer and on the uncertainty and unpredictability of watch and wait resulted in increased anxiety, which could be more problematic than any physical symptoms,” the authors wrote in the…
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Contrary to the common perception that male nurses are a relatively recent phenomenon, men in nursing can be traced to 1600BC. History speaks of military and religious orders such as the Parabalani (“those who disregard their lives”)—a group of men who cared for people with leprosy in Alexandria in AD416, or St Camillus de Lellis,…
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