• EarthTalk Q&A: What is so-called Forest Therapy?

    Forest therapy uses immersion in nature to help soothe frayed nerves and restore a sense of mental well-being — and has even been shown to boost our immune systems and help us recover faster from physical maladies. The modern forest therapy movement is rooted in the Shinrin-yoku “forest bathing”...
  • GOING INTO THE WATER WITHOUT LIFE JACKET?

    It is possible to do a long list of changes in the society of the United States – and the world – that reflect a growing awareness of the public towards a culture of safety: the use of safety belts in automobiles, special seats for children or vaccination on...
  • ¿AL AGUA SIN CHALECO?

    Es posible enumerar una larga lista de cambios en la sociedad de los Estados Unidos –y en gran medida del mundo— que reflejan una conciencia creciente del público hacia una cultura de la seguridad: el uso de los cinturones de seguridad en los automóviles, de los asientos especiales para...
  • WHY GENERIC DRUGS ARE HIGH PRICED

    One of the concerns of public policy is finding a way to deliver heath care services at a reasonable cost. There is much resistance to the creation of programs which would deliver health care services as a right because of the resistance to any and all changes by the...
  • Consejos para manejar el asma y evitar sus desencadenantes

    Más de 26 millones de estadounidenses viven con asma, lo que incluye a 6.2 millones de niños. Si bien no hay cura, el asma puede manejarse y tratarse a fin de que quienes tienen la afección puedan vivir vidas normales y sanas, tanto bajo techo como al aire libre....
  • Tips to manage asthma and avoid its triggers

    More than 26 million Americans live with asthma, which includes 6.2 million children. Although there is no cure, asthma can be managed and treated so that those with the condition can live normal, healthy lives, both indoors and outdoors. May is Asthma Awareness Month and a great opportunity to...
  • The Best Gift for Mother’s Day? Help Mom Live a Long, Healthy Life with the Mediterranean Diet

    May is Mediterranean Diet Month, and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, most of us are busy planning the perfect present for Mom. The usual gifts of flowers and cards are nice ideas, but the greatest gift you could give your mother is helping her achieve lasting health. The...
  • ¿El mejor regalo para el día de la madre? Ayuda a mamá a vivir una vida larga y saludable

    Amy Riolo Especial para El Observador Mayo es el mes de la dieta mediterránea, y con el Día de la Madre a la vuelta de la esquina, la mayoría de nosotros estamos ocupados planeando el regalo perfecto para mamá. Los regalos habituales de flores y tarjetas son buenas ideas,...
  • More than 700 cases of measles in US

    Atlanta – The incidence of measles in the United States remains on the rise, with at least 704 cases registered so far in 2019, the greatest number in 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which insisted this Monday on the importance of vaccination....
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