a doctor talking to a patient Getty Images Ahh, the annual physical. For some, a checkup with the primary care physician doesn’t seem like a big deal. Some tests, some notes and a boost presented with “See you next year!” But for millions of Americans, including most of the 42% of adults who fall under …
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“During our weekly team meetings, my supervisor started asking everyone to answer the question, ‘How are you emotionally and mentally?’ the letter begins. “On the one hand, he seems to have good intentions and be sincere in your concern.” But the writer is at his wit’s end – and they ask popular by Alison Green …
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“Careless.” That was the mantra we used just to get the project done. I was leading a massive change management effort for a large hospital system, and almost everyone on the project described themselves, at least behind closed doors, as miserable. We were missing deadlines due to a lack of action from leadership and we …
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A 2010 Australian study found that for every additional hour participants spent sitting daily over a 7-year period, their overall risk of death increased by 11%. Adults who sat 11 hours or more a day had a 40% increased risk of dying over the next 3 years, compared to those who sat less than 4 …
Dear Amy: My little sister died nearly two years ago by suicide after years of battling PTSD from sexual assaults when she was a teenager. I started a new job three months ago. I love all my colleagues. We are prosecutors and advocates for victims. It is hard and exhausting work. For my colleagues, this …
According to a new study from Tufts University, adults who suffered from varying rates of cognitive decline had better cognitive function with higher levels of vitamin D in their brains. People get vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, foods (like oily fish), and supplements. A new study, the first to examine vitamin D levels in …
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Share on PinterestA pleasant short break from work can improve your mood and improve your concentration. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images A new study reveals that taking a positive break from work, like watching a funny video, can recharge you. Exercising constant self-control depletes your internal resources. Positive emotions help us recover from negative emotions. Taking a …
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About 3 minutes to read Key points to remember: The Michigan Medicine Wellness Office has identified Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as a guide to a positive work culture, as evidenced by a case study unit Appreciative Inquiry is an interview-based process that allows staff members and management to communicate honestly and effectively. AI can be used …
DEti-related chronic diseases are the number one perennial killer in the United States, responsible for more deaths than Covid-19, even at the height of the pandemic. Yet we fail to define this as a “crisis”. In fact, our answer is lame: For decades, we’ve been telling people to “eat better,” a strategy that hasn’t worked …
