Potatoes tend to be overlooked for the whole, natural food that they are and with all the attention paid to ultra-processed forms like potato chips and french fries, it’s not hard to see why. Carbs, including those found in white potatoes, have been misunderstood and demonized, says Jordan Hill, RD, a registered dietitian with Top … Read more
Whether you enjoy tropical pineapple-infused cocktails, enjoy satiating your sweet tooth with the delicious fruit, or are a fan of trail mixes that include dried pineapple, there are quite a few reasons to keep going. consume prickly products. There’s also a case for reaching for pineapple when you haven’t necessarily kept it in your normal … Read more
Key points Maca root comes from a vegetable grown in Peru and is sold in the United States as a supplement. It is touted for its adaptogenic properties and is said to boost energy and libido. Research is limited, but some experts say maca is safe for most people. However, pregnant women should avoid maca … Read more
Virginia’s state budget bottleneck is casting a shadow on a new state program that this year resulted in a 19.5 percent reduction in the cost people pay for health insurance. As a result, that could mean a steep increase in premium rates if the House of Delegates and state Senate can’t figure out how to … Read more
Sobering statistics about a growing youth mental health crisis have become frequent headlines. In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as of 2021, more than a third of high school students, including nearly three out of five teenage girls, had lingering feelings of sadness or hopelessness. In a 2022 survey … Read more
US employees are increasingly grappling with work-related mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and burnout. They were professors researching how employees interact and well-being in the workplace. After noting that occupational and mental health research had not kept pace with the growing prevalence of mental health problems, we reviewed existing mental health findings and … Read more
An established pillar of Colorado’s health care system received powerful additional support in late April with bipartisan Colorado passage SB23-002. The bill will allow Medicaid reimbursement for certain services provided by community health workers (CHWs), which help connect patients to vital health and community services, provide education, and reduce barriers to care, among other activities. … Read more
Mental health From Brooke Kato June 13, 2023 | 4:27pm Amid skyrocketing rates of mental ill health among U.S. youth, nearly 15 percent of children received mental health care in 2021, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings, released Tuesday, suggest poor mental health is common among American … Read more
Uber Health is jumping on the food-as-medicine train. The company is adding grocery and over-the-counter delivery services to its platform announced Tuesday. Based in San Francisco Uber Health is the healthcare arm of the transportation company Uber. Its solution offers non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery. Suppliers, payers and case managers will be able to … Read more
Four state policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to spur telehealth expansion were associated with telehealth expansion by mental health facilities, but telehealth growth was lowest among facilities in counties with the largest percentage of black residents, according to a new RAND corporate study. Telehealth expansion was also lower among facilities that accepted Medicaid or … Read more