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(CNN) "Choose to be optimistic. It feels better," the Dalai Lama has said. Stress can be good for you, and here's why It may also lengthen your life. Higher levels of optimism are associated with a longer lifespan and a greater chance of living past 90, according to a new study of nearly 160,000 women of different races and backgrounds. Healthy lifestyle factors, such as the quality of diet, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), smoking and alcohol consumption, accounted for less than a fourth of the association between longevity and optimism, according to the study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. "Although optimism itself may be patterned by social structural factors, our findings suggest that the benefits of optimism for longevity may hold across racial and ethnic groups," said lead author Hayami Koga, a postdoctorial student at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in a … [Read more...] about Do optimists live longer? Of course they do

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Across the spectrum of care, we now see more empowered health-seeking consumers who want access to better healthcare. And that also includes transparency of costs, access to personal health records for self-improvement, and chronic disease monitoring. As consumer behavior and preferences continue to change, we need the digital healthcare landscape to adapt quickly to provide various regulated and non-regulated tools and platforms. Why? Well, for two reasons. According to iHealthcareAnalyst , Inc. in an October 19, 2021 report, the Global Preventive Healthcare Market will be $287 Billion by 2027. The second reason is more important. The current healthcare model is fracturing. Hospitals are not equipped to deal with a shift to preventive care with outdated infrastructure and care models. Companies like CVS and others are offering clinic care at their stores with nurse practitioners. And the COVID pandemic has people getting … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs Utilize Technology To Build The Future Of Healthcare With Preventative Products And Services

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A Trader Joe’s store in Hadley, Massachusetts made history on July 28 th , 2022, when it became the first store in the chain’s history to unionize . Workers approved the union in a 45-31 vote. In a statement to the press, a Trader Joe’s spokesperson said, "We are prepared to immediately begin discussions with union representatives for the employees at this store to negotiate a contract. We are willing to use any current union contract for a multi-state grocery company with stores in the area, selected by the union representatives, as a template to negotiate a new structure for the employees in this store; including pay, retirement, healthcare, and working conditions such as scheduling and job flexibility." In reaction to the affirmative union vote, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) tweeted, "Congratulations to everyone who made this possible— you are an inspiration!" The store is among the latest retail and foodservice … [Read more...] about Why Trader Joe’s Workers Are Unionizing

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “An eating disorder informed workplace would be careful not to comment on people’s bodies, and not to encourage weight loss through competition or diet talk,” says Rebecca Eyre. Eyre is an eating disorder therapist and the CEO of Project HEAL , a non-profit that helps connect under-resourced people to eating disorder treatment at little to no cost. Research shows that at least 10% of people in the U.S. are affected by eating disorders. However, Eyre shares that this number is likely much higher, potentially closer to the majority of Americans. Work is an unavoidable venue that might be challenging for people with eating disorder histories or who are actively seeking treatment. Here’s what Project HEAL recommends for creating an eating disorder informed workplace: 1. Recognize that eating disorders can affect anyone, no matter their size, race, gender, or sexual orientation. While employers may be readily … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Create An Eating Disorder Informed Workplace

During the pandemic, around 100 million people in Europe switched to working from home—nearly half of them for the first time. This shift was rapid, with employees quickly noticing the benefits of remote work. These can include freedom from commuting, more time for personal well-being, and increased productivity. advertisement advertisement As we move on from pandemic restrictions, we’ve seen strong, global demand for more flexible forms of working, particularly to retain an element of remote work. While some employees want to work from home permanently, most want what’s coming to be regarded as the best of both worlds : hybrid working. Only a minority of workers now want to return to the office full time. One group which may be particularly keen on hybrid working is young professionals. And for this group, time spent in the office could be especially valuable. Young people and remote work Surveys undertaken during the pandemic indicated … [Read more...] about How Gen Z workers can optimize their time in the office (and why they should)

Despite being a strong student in high school, Sydney Dodini struggled during her freshman year at Brigham Young University. She kept showing up late to lectures and found it difficult to focus during class. When she flew home in the spring, she asked her father, Aaron Dodini, a psychologist who specializes in ADHD testing, to give her a QbTest, an FDA-cleared ADHD diagnostic screening tool that can be done online. advertisement advertisement ADHD, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the more common neurobehavioral disorders usually first diagnosed in childhood and which can continue into adulthood. Symptoms fall into three categories: inattention, manifesting in difficulty sustaining focus, staying on task, and staying organized; hyperactivity, including excessive fidgeting, extreme restlessness, even talking too much; and impulsivity, including difficulty with self-control, delaying gratification, and considering long-term … [Read more...] about An ADHD diagnosis can be expensive and inaccurate. This company’s test addresses both problems

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