Nearly one in five high school students in Colorado reported that they have seriously considered suicide, according to the latest survey data on the topic. This startling statistic makes the work that Colorado nonprofit Second Wind Fund does all the more important, said Anna Bishop, development director of the organization that connects Colorado youth under … Read more
An army veteran went from the battlefield to the barbecue. Steven Rossler, owner and operator of Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue in Harker Heights, Texas, previously served in the military for 20 years. Before Rossler, 43, retired in 2020, he completed deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq and received a Bronze Star Medal for valor. US MARINE … Read more
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A team of researchers, including from Japan, will launch a clinical trial later this month to investigate whether transferring vibrations to the skin through a face mask can improve mental health. Researchers from Nagoya University and London Trusted Therapy, an education and research company, aim to eventually create a drug-free, non-invasive approach to mental health … Read more
Americans typically have no reason to think about the fluoride in their water, but this isn’t a typical week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former independent presidential candidate who Donald Trump is eyeing as his health czar, has vowed to remove the mineral from drinking water if he is appointed to the next administration. Kennedy … Read more
Mt. STERLING, Ky. (WKYT) – Many might say Saturday was a health boom at the Dubois Community Center in Mt. Sterling. The center hosted its annual free health fair in the fall, which anyone in the area could attend. “That’s one thing about Dubois, this is for everyone. We cater to everyone,” said Valerie Scott, … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly taken on a role as a human resources manager for top positions at U.S. government health agencies, suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump has allowed him to “go wild about health,” as promised. The former independent presidential candidate, who joined Trump’s team in late August, has been “reviewing the resumes … Read more
Sleep. It’s when your body recharges and repairs. According to the National Institute of Health, we spend an estimated one-third of our lives sleeping. But did you know that the way you sleep, including your sleeping position, can play an important role in your overall health and sleep quality? Most people have a favorite sleeping … Read more
AFollowing Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election this week, a briefing helpfully reappeared in the ‘most popular topics’ section of the Mental Health Foundation website: ‘Tips for taking care of your mental health during traumatic world events.’ The briefing has been a good read before, in times of war, conflict, violence and social … Read more
The potential passage of Measure 2Q means Denver Health can continue to serve residents of underserved communities, including providing care to those with mental health and substance abuse issues. However, the hospital will have to scale back services if the measure is not adopted. “Without them, I wouldn’t be here,” said Drew DeMoss, a patient … Read more