When Russia invaded Ukraine, many women from Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia faced significant stress. A recent study aimed to understand how these women managed their stress levels, their resilience, and their belief in their own abilities (self-efficacy). The study found that women's abilit
This year, The Nurse Practitioner is turning 50, and to mark this milestone, they've reached out to 50 influential nurse practitioners (NPs) to share their insights on key topics affecting their profession. In one of the installments, five NPs have opened up about their experiences with self-care, m
California is no stranger to wildfires, and now, after recent blazes, the state is looking at rebuilding. But should they just go back to the way things were? Experts say no way! They suggest rethinking how and where we build. Instead of cramming houses together on fire-prone hillsides, spread them
Extreme weather events are posing serious challenges to frontline clinics, raising questions about their preparedness. A recent survey of 284 clinic staff across the nation revealed that a majority (80. 2%) believe humans are driving climate change. Interestingly, almost half (45. 9%) of them are wo
Everyone knows that getting older brings challenges. But what if the key to handling those challenges isn't avoiding them, but bouncing back from them? That's what a recent study looked into. They checked out how different things, like health, stress, and even personality, can help or hurt our menta
Wildfires are wreaking havoc in Los Angeles, challenging the healthcare system. Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are under strain. Medical facilities are closing, and routine appointments are canceled. Healthcare workers, like oncologist Ravi Salgia, are putting their duties first, even when th
Just days before the highly anticipated Sundance Film Festival, organizers are working hard to ensure the event runs smoothly, despite the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. With strong winds expected in the coming days, the situation could worsen and impact the festival's operations in Park City, Ut
Meet Brent and Tasia Callum, new homeowners in Altadena, who faced a sudden and devastating fire. "It was surreal, " Tasia remembered, "All the time and effort we put into our fixer-upper vanished in seconds. " With their two young kids, they had to flee as the fire quickly spread. "One moment, the
Imagine waking up in a hospital, seeing surreal creatures like pink and green grasshoppers, and a massive crow trying to break in! That's what happened to Nnedi Okorafor when she was 19. But the real shock came later—she couldn’t move her legs. Paralysis from nerve damage after a scoliosis surgery t
Want to know what makes eco-friendly innovation tick? A study in Pakistan took a look at two big ingredients: employee support from their companies and strong leadership that encourages growth. They discovered that when employees feel backed and have motivated leaders, they're more likely to dive in
