Grab-and-go foods are an easy option for busy lives, but if you opt for ultra-processed foods to often you are greater risk of heart disease. About 55% of Americans’ daily calories come from eating ultra-processed foods, reports a new study aby Northwell Health’s Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, in Manhasset, N.Y. The more calories that…
Read Full BlogScientists from Drexel University’s School of Public Health, in Philadelphia analyzed data from more than 65,000 postmenopausal women in the United States and found that several jobs were associated with poor heart health. Compared to women with other professions, the risk of poor heart health was 36% higher in social workers, 33% higher in retail…
Read Full BlogFor the 18th year in a row, Americans rate the honesty and ethics of nurses highest among a list of professions, according to Gallup’s annual report. Currently, 85% of Americans say nurses’ honesty and ethical standards are “very high” or “high,” essentially unchanged from the 84% who said the same in 2018.. Please tell me how you…
Read Full BlogNurses get nearly 90 minutes less sleep before their shifts compared with days off. Researchers at New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing examined results of separate surveys analyzing responses from nearly 1,600 nurses regarding personal sleep habits and quality of patient care. Findings showed that the nurses slept an average of six hours,…
Read Full BlogMore than one-third of working Americans don’t get enough sleep. The problem is greatest among the police, the military, healthcare workers and truckers, researchers report. Their analysis of data from more than 150,000 employed adults between 2010 and 2018 also found that the rate of inadequate sleep (7 hours or less) rose from about 31%…
Read Full BlogSelfCare expert LeAnn Thieman urges us to pivot from bad eating habits that have formed during COVID-19. For more self-care tips visit https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/.
Read Full BlogSeven out of 10 Americans rate their health-related behaviors and attitudes to be good or excellent, according to a survey released by the American Osteopathic Association. The survey was conducted by The Harris Poll questioned 2,032 U.S. adults. Participants were asked about their work, sleep, and exercise habits as well as their concerns regarding politics,…
Read Full BlogRepetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia, says Dr. Natalie Marchant, a psychiatrist and senior research fellow in the department of mental health at University College London. Negative thinking, such as ruminating about the past and worrying about the future, were measured in over 350 people over the age of 55…
Read Full BlogSelfCare expert LeAnn experts urges us to find nature….wherever possible….and soak up its healing properties! For more selfcare tips for nurses and caregivers, contact the SelfCare for HealthCare Team.
Read Full BlogLeAnn Thieman, nurse, Hall of Fame Speaker and SelfCare expert gives tips on how to make room for joy during these unprecedented times. For more selfcare tips for nurses and caregivers, contact the SelfCare for HealthCare Team.
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