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August 7, 2022 Health

8 Health Benefits of Going For a Morning Walk

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For many, going on a walk in the morning can be an instant way to boost your mood. Medical facts aside, just think about it: When you walk outside, you’ll be exposed to the sunshine, and that little dose of vitamin D will help you instantly feel more awake. Not only will you get your blood pumping, but you’ll also be able to take in everything your local neighborhood (or wherever you’re walking!) has to offer.

It can also be a time when you can let go of whatever’s stressing you out and focus on what you are hoping to accomplish that day. Noticing the trees, the new coffee shop on the corner, or even the outfits of the people you come across can all help you feel present. And it doesn’t hurt to blast your favorite tunes while you do it, either.

But walking isn’t

August 6, 2022 Health

Vitamin B6 Health Benefits: Can It Reduce Depression Symptoms?

One cup of canned chickpeas, for instance, provides 1.1 milligrams of vitamin B6, while three ounces of roasted chicken breast supplies 0.5 milligrams.

Most dietary supplements also tend to contain more than what you need in a day — for some B6 supplements on the market, for example, it can be about 20 to 200 times as much. Taking such high doses of B6 supplements probably won’t cause any negative side effects in the short term, Dr. Tucker said, but the National Institutes of Health recommends that adults take no more than 100 milligrams per day. Taking much more than that, about 1,000 milligrams or more each day for long periods of time, could cause weakness, numbness and pain in the hands and feet; loss of muscle control; and nausea, though most symptoms subside once you stop taking such high doses.

Experts say that if you’re concerned you’re not

August 5, 2022 Health

Health Care Worker Bonus Program

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New York’s essential front line health care and mental hygiene workers have seen us through a once-in-a-century public health crisis and turned our state into a model for battling and beating COVID-19.

To attract talented people into the profession at a time of such significant strain, while also retaining those who have been working so tirelessly these past two years, we must recognize the efforts of our health care and mental hygiene workforce and reward them financially for their service . To do so, as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 New York State Executive Budget legislation, $1.2 billion in funding has been allocated for the payment of bonuses for certain frontline healthcare workers.

Located within Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022, the HWB provision allows for the payment of bonuses to “recruit, retain, and reward health care and mental hygiene workers” meeting specified

August 28, 2019 Health

Interested In Acupuncture? Read These Tips.

Acupuncture is a technique that’s ancient and uses thin needles to help energy to flow through the body better. Although acupuncture is an ancient treatment, it is just beginning to become popular with the mainstream. This article will provide information on acupuncture and its advantages to your health.

Never allow an acupuncturist to use the needles he or she uses on other patients.

If your acupuncturist doesn’t open a brand new package, inquire about the state of those needles. HIV, Hepatitis B and other serious diseases can be transmitted through the use of dirty needles.

When seeking a professional acupuncture practitioner, make sure to solicit recommendations from those you know and also spend some time reading reviews online. By taking these steps, you can ensure that you are spending your time and your money wisely and that you will receive the maximum benefits possible from this sort of treatment.

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