Development Banks Unite to Increase Primary Health Care Financing – Health Policy Watch

Development Banks Unite to Increase Primary Health Care Financing - Health Policy Watch

French Health Minister François Braun (left) at an event to present the HIIP. Three Multilateral Development Banks and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch of an investment platform on Thursday aimed at supporting low- and middle-income countries to build up their primary health services (PHC) via grants and soft loans. PHC is widely … Read more

ALS: Omega-3 fatty acids linked to 50% lower risk of death.

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Share on PinterestOmega-3s, found in foods such as fish and nuts, may be beneficial for people with ALS, a progressive and incurable disease. Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have a variety of health benefits. Harvard University researchers have now found that people with ALS who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids … Read more

The differences between prednisone and prednisolone

The differences between prednisone and prednisolone

Are Prednisone and Prednisolone the same thing? Although they are very similar, prednisone and prednisolone are not the same. They are both corticosteroid drugs, also called glucocorticoids, or simply steroids. Steroids are used to treat inflammation in many autoimmune diseases, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. The list of available corticosteroids is … Read more

Nutrition expert who worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger and LeBron James eats sugary baby cereal and says you should too

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Foods like sugary cereals can be a beneficial part of your diet if they make it easier to stick to over time.Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Depriving yourself of treats is a major reason diets fail, according to a leading nutrition consultant. Avoid the cycle of restrictions and guilt by making room to eat things you really … Read more

A forager and a nutritionist team up to reveal natural medicine in their own garden

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Foraging is the process of identifying and gathering wild plants, berries, nuts, roots and seeds to eat and use as health remedies. While humans had been foraging for millennia until supermarkets and health clinics sprung up, this ancient practice is now a popular way to eat smarter and improve your health. Once you learn which … Read more

[REVIEW] Kosher Fish Restaurant Dagim in Great Neck, NY Yes, it’s kosher

[REVIEW] Kosher Fish Restaurant Dagim in Great Neck, NY Yes, it's kosher

Dagim, Big Neck There is something to be said for a restaurant that gives the customer a special feeling. Many restaurants never accomplish that feat, and most are unable to pull it off until the food hits the table. But sometimes you walk into a place and you immediately feel something. TO Dagim, that something … Read more

Couples therapy psychologist Orna Guralnik explains how social media and contemporary lifestyles like polyamory have changed her practice

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Courtesy of SHOWTIME On the Showtimes documentaryseries Couples Therapy, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik has played many roles for her clients: sounding board, support system, referee, reality check and, at times, an uncomfortable mirror. And she shares his insights into him in every guise with forthright simplicity and empathy. It’s what made the … Read more

Struggling to drink enough water every day? These fruits might help

Struggling to drink enough water every day?  These fruits might help

Key points Dietitians say people can stay hydrated not only by drinking water, but also by eating fruits and vegetables that are high in water. Strawberries, watermelon, melon, lettuce, celery and spinach are great examples of fruits and vegetables that can help you meet your hydration needs. While fruits and veggies can aid in hydration, … Read more