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Improving health in New Hampshire
had the pleasure of attending the annual meeting of the Endowment for Health on March 4. In attendance were representatives from many important health organizations who work every day to make a healthier New Hampshire. For me, as a somewhat … Continue reading
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Tagged Care, Endowment for Health, Health, Health care, Medicare, New Hampshire, sequestration
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Focus, breathe, stretch into health
worked up a sweat in my first yoga class and reunited with my former self, in a sense. This began last week when a friend talked about her chakras. The word made me laugh. I mean, it is a funny … Continue reading
Chronic illness and social media in 2013
ere we are on the edge of the New Year, 2013. Take a look back, survey the past year. How was it? Consider your health and the health of those you love. Good health is the foundation of our being. … Continue reading
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Tagged Health, healthcare, media, Pinterest, Prevention, social, WHO
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Fish oil and you
ish oil pills and capsules have long been touted for their health benefits. The first time I’d heard of this miracle elixir was in the veterinarian’s office with my golden retriever, Rosie. Rosie had some dry skin and her coat … Continue reading
Midlife anxiety and you
ot so long ago, mental health issues were taboo. Today we know much more about mental illness, the many disguises it can hold, and treatments to control it. Also, society has learned that midlife anxiety is real and treatment is … Continue reading
Health and age: Weird and inspired
The first wealth is health (R. W. Emerson). Lucky are those who inherited longevity and healthy genes. Do these folks enjoy life more than someone facing the challenges of ill health? The answer depends on the individual and the illness, … Continue reading
Healthcare crisis time or crunch time?
I am dressed in my scrubs but suddenly have no place to go. The health staffing agency I work for, Hampstead Health, had me booked for a second shift at a decent facility, but the facility cancelled at the last … Continue reading
Political shenanigans may be hazardous to your health
Can you recall a time when the issue of health was the center of attention as it is today? First, there was the approval for President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Then, Republican Party presidential contender Mitt Romney drew controversy with … Continue reading
Caregivers and terminal illness
When my husband lost his job four years ago, we braced ourselves. I had no idea at the time he would be diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer weeks later. Looking back, he knows he was in denial of the … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, Care, caregiver, Health, Health care, Nursing, terminal illness
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Midlife Anxiety: Get a Grip
Mental health issues are the silver tsunami of the Baby Boomer generation. Poor mental health may be unrecognized as the crisis it is, due to the nature of mental health, often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I have worked extensively with geriatric … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, anxiety disorders, elderly, Health, mental health, Midlife, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety
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