Photo courtesy of Life and Purpose Behavioral Health Doug Pfeifer talks about trauma and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s book, “The Body Keeps Score; Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma,” during today’s episode of Therapy Talk, which airs at 6:15 p.m. on YouTube. A […]
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UC Berkeley instructors discuss struggles amid online learning
Between supporting students and adapting courses during online learning, UC Berkeley instructors have faced several unique challenges this semester. Several campus faculty members said they have made adjustments such as seeking mental health support, finding ways to connect with colleagues and preventing cheating online. Kaya Oakes, campus continuing lecturer in […]
Republican lawmaker says Pennsylvania health officials withholding COVID-19 data | State
(The Center Square) – A York County Republican lawmaker is saying that his request for the COVID-19 data that shaped the state’s lockdown strategy remains unfulfilled as he appeals to the Office of Open Records for help. “This is in direct violation of Act 77 of 2020, which clearly states […]
State College: Council debating more police or mental health professionals
State College’s borough council has an important budgetary decision to make on police — and, if Monday was any indication, it won’t be an easy one. At issue is essentially whether the borough should add eight officers to an already-depleted force next year, or four officers and a Civilian Response […]
US panel: 1st vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes | Covid-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday. The panel voted 13-1 to recommend those groups get priority in the first days of any […]
Take care of your mental health during pandemic
(HealthDay)—It’s crucial that you look after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say. “Historically, we know that pandemics and other public health crises, much like natural disasters, have a lasting impact,” said Dr. Itai Danovitch, chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center […]
Walmart to Open Health Superstores: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
Despite the economic devastation the coronavirus pandemic has caused, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is having a pretty good year. The big-box retail giant recently announced strong third-quarter earnings, with $134.7 billion in revenue and same-store sales up 6.4%. In fact, being an essential business has helped Walmart maintain a steady revenue […]
Will there be side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine? When can you get it? We answer your vaccine questions
Vaccines are on the horizon in the U.S., and distribution could potentially begin by mid-December. Two companies – Pfizer and Moderna – have already applied for emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for their two-shot vaccine candidates, and more companies are expected to apply in the coming […]
Online puppy scams rising sharply in 2020 due to pandemic, BBB warns
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased demand for pets, but that’s also caused a spike in pet scams, according to the Better Business Bureau. Increased stress, loneliness and increased time at home to train a puppy have all contributed to the surge in the pet market in 2020. However, it’s […]
Olympic fans from abroad may have health tracked by app
A mobile app could be among the measures used to track the health of fans from abroad if they are permitted to attend next year’s Tokyo Olympics By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer December 2, 2020, 2:13 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article TOKYO […]
US panel: 1st vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes | News
NEW YORK — Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday. The panel voted 13-1 to recommend those groups get priority in the first days of any coming […]
Olympic fans from aboard may have health tracked by app
A mobile app could be among the measures used to track the health of fans from abroad if they are permitted to attend next year’s Tokyo Olympics By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer December 2, 2020, 1:58 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article TOKYO […]
JD Health Raises $3.5 Billion From Hong Kong’s Red-Hot Capital Markets
By Joanne Chiu The telemedicine arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. raised $3.5 billion in Hong Kong’s largest initial public offering this year, taking proceeds from new listings in the city to a 10-year high. JD Health International Inc., which operates China’s largest online retail pharmacy and provides other […]
UC Berkeley instructors grapple with connectedness, mental health
Between supporting students and adapting courses during online learning, UC Berkeley instructors have faced several unique challenges this semester. Several campus faculty members said they have made adjustments such as seeking mental health support, finding ways to connect with colleagues and preventing cheating online. Kaya Oakes, campus continuing lecturer in […]
1st vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes
NEW YORK (AP) — Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday. The panel voted 13-1 to recommend those groups get priority in the first days of any […]
First Covid vaccines to be offered to health workers, nursing homes, CDC panel says
Health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities will be the first groups to be offered the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new proposal from an independent advisory committee within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met virtually on Tuesday to discuss […]
CDC advisers call for 1st COVID-19 vaccines to go to health care workers, long-term care facilities
Health care workers are likely to be top of the list but doses are limited. December 1, 2020, 11:04 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A group of independent experts voted Tuesday that health care personnel treating patients — as well as workers and […]
Online Black Friday Shoppers Increase Nearly 45 Percent Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Online shopping has seen a significant boost in sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as 44 percent more people made purchases online between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The survey collected information from 6,615 adults and found that […]
Ryan Sutter Shares More Details on His Health Amid Mystery Illness – E! Online
The Bachelorette alum, who was the first person to earn the title on the ABC franchise, revealed that she and Ryan got one solid answer about his health. “Ryan doesn’t have cancer,” she shared. “A HUGE relief…without a doubt, especially after fighting to find a doctor to take symptoms that lined […]
CDC panel votes to give 1st COVID-19 vaccines to health workers, nursing homes
Health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities will be the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new proposal from an independent advisory committee within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met virtually on Tuesday to discuss who […]