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Fight against myopia in children: can time spent outdoors help?  - Harvard Health

Fight against myopia in children: can time spent outdoors help? – Harvard Health

Research suggests that time spent outdoors reduces the risk of myopia, a vision problem on the rise worldwide. Turns out when your mom told you to stop sitting near the TV or that you might need glasses, she was on to something. Nearsightedness, or nearsightedness, is a growing problem worldwide. While a myopic child can …

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Why Policy Experts and Health Care Providers Agree It's Time for Congress to Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Why Policy Experts and Health Care Providers Agree It’s Time for Congress to Act

We all deserve to be able to take care of ourselves and our families without fear of discrimination and reprisal. Advocates, lawmakers and pregnant workers rally on Capitol Hill to support the Pregnant Worker Equity Act on Dec. 1, 2022. The PWFA would close a legal loophole in the landmark pregnancy discrimination law by ensuring …

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Catherine Conlon: Almost half of women don't prioritize exercise and it's time for a change

Catherine Conlon: Almost half of women don’t prioritize exercise and it’s time for a change

Almost half of Irish women over 40 do not prioritize exercise. A study by Sport Ireland points out that 41% feel they don’t have time and nearly two-thirds say they are too tired. After a long day at work, picking up the kids, and sorting out dinner, extracurricular activities, homework, chores, and bills, it can …

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