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Ozempic Mounjaro Wegovy 2023

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Summary A group of hunger suppressing drugs have become popular for their ability to help promote significant weight loss. This page offers news and resources relating to these drugs. Entries are in chronological order beginning with the most recent. Some commentary and context are provided at the top of the page. Overview The group of… Continue reading Ozempic Mounjaro Wegovy 2023

Climate Impact on Mental Health 2023

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Summary Climate extremes and severe events have resulted in anxiety for young people concerned about their future. Young people may have a feeling of doom when considering social unrest, political unrest, and extreme environmental events. In addition to these concerns, there are additional stresses for climate migrants who have been displaced from their homes dues… Continue reading Climate Impact on Mental Health 2023

Body Image Report 2023

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Summary This document provides news and information about body image altering methods, trends, and outcomes as of 2023. This document does not address the separate unrelated topic of gender altering surgery. The information here is only related to amplifying or diminishing attributes by those wanting to stay within their gender assigned at birth. More on… Continue reading Body Image Report 2023

Home Exercise Report 2023

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Summary Establishing a home-based workout can save time, save money, and result in fewer excuses to skip a workout. At home, there’s no waiting during circuit training to access a weight station. This document offers some suggestions and considerations for establishing a home workout routine. Remember that any significant change in diet or exercise should… Continue reading Home Exercise Report 2023

Sleep Report 2023

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Summary This document provides information about why and how to get better sleep. Entries are chronological with the most recent at the top. The title of each entry includes the source and date. Last year’s sleep report is also available. [View 2022 Report] PBS NewsHour (21 May 2023) “Not getting enough sleep? Here’s how researchers… Continue reading Sleep Report 2023

COVID Report 2023

Summary This page provides some reports and news about the ongoing evolution of COVID including new variants and information about long-COVID. Entries below are in chronological order with the source and date shown in each heading. News ABC News (20 Nov 2023) “New COVID-19 vaccines to be available within weeks” — New Covid vaccines targeting… Continue reading COVID Report 2023

Healthcare Report 2023

Summary This page provides news and reports relating to the state of healthcare in the United States as of 2023. For more reading and background, read “Healthcare Scarcity News 2022.” [View] News Entries below are in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Entry headings provide the source and date. CBS (7 Aug… Continue reading Healthcare Report 2023

Strength Training Workout Plan and Resources

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Health Purpose The purpose of strength training is to produce good muscle tone throughout the entire body. This should result in greater balance, control, and support of the entire body. When muscles are strong, less demand is placed on the skeletal structure. A tone body should reduce injury and fatigue. A tone body should result… Continue reading Strength Training Workout Plan and Resources

Quick Mind Exercises 2022

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Summary This page contains some mind exercises that are quick, easy, and effective. The image at the top of this page “Mind Your Head” is a photo from Pexels, a free service made possible by photographers donating their pictures to be used as stock photos. In this case, mind your head has a double meaning.… Continue reading Quick Mind Exercises 2022

Ebola News 2022

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Summary As of 26 Nov 2022, all schools in Uganda have been closed due to an Ebola outbreak. This document provides some news stories in chronological order with entry headings showing the source and date. BBC (25 Nov 2022) “Ebola outbreak closes all schools in Uganda” — Millions of students in Uganda have been sent… Continue reading Ebola News 2022

Healthcare Scarcity News 2022

Summary This document provides some information about improving access to healthcare in rural and underserved urban areas. This is referred to as the democratization of healthcare. This is generally a problem for sparsely populated areas, and areas impacted by severe poverty where schools, hospitals, grocery stores, libraries, and other essential services are limited or dismantled.… Continue reading Healthcare Scarcity News 2022

Healthcare System News 2022

Summary This page offers news about the state of healthcare workers and facilities during times of being overwhelmed. Entries are chronological with the source and date used as the header. NBC (18 Nov 2022) “Primary Care Doctors Report Burn Out” — With flu season surging, RSV sending many sick children to the hospital, and Covid-19… Continue reading Healthcare System News 2022