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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Why Occupational Therapists Face Challenges in Mental Health Settings

Occupational therapists are well-versed in the importance of occupation in patient care, but they often face hurdles when trying to implement occupation-based practices. One significant barrier they encounter is hegemony — the influence of one group's ideas over others. In mental health settings, th

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Doctors Tackle Rural Obesity: A German Experiment

In the heart of rural Germany, a new strategy is being tested to combat obesity. The HAPpEN project, led by local doctors, is all about teamwork. It brings together different professionals to help people lose weight. The plan is to see if this approach works, and if it's a smart use of resources. A

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Plex's New Tools: Public Reviews and Profiles for Media Buffs

Plex, known for its media management software, has recently rolled out public profiles and reviews for users. This update aims to enhance navigation and make the platform more user-friendly. Alongside these features, Plex Pass subscribers now have access to hardware HEVC encoding, which offers more

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Slimming Meds and Pregnancy: A New Approach for Obese Women

Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Kids and Phones: Should Schools Ban Devices?

Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Faith as a Coping Mechanism for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Raising a child with Down syndrome (DS) brings numerous challenges for families globally. Physical, emotional, social, and financial strains are common. As a result, parents often rely on various coping mechanisms, including religious coping. A recent review of studies published between 2000 and 202

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Opioid Access: A Tale of Race and Wealth

In the United States, the amount of opioid painkillers dispensed has been dropping quickly since 2011. This might sound like good news, but it might also mean that people who really need these medicines aren't getting them. Especially troubling is that people living in poorer and non-White communiti

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Social Media Helps Fight Health Myths in Taiwan

Health misinformation can seriously mess up how we handle health crises. Social media, for all its faults, actually gives us a way to study and counteract these issues. In Taiwan, researchers have been looking at how people engage with corrected health information on social media. The goal? To impro

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Rural Life Can Improve with Social Networks

In today's world, the quality of rural living environments is a big deal, not just for China but globally. It's tied to how well the regional economy is doing. So, understanding what makes rural residents take part in making their environment better is key. This study used two theories: what we plan

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Jan 23 2025EDUCATION

Why Top Private Schools Face Parents’ Worry

Are you a parent of a student at a private school? If so, you might be noticing some trends that have you worried. Many American parents, both from public and private schools like the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab), are concerned about similar issues. One major problem they see is a

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