Health care reform = socialized medicine

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Weight Bias in Health Care

Overweight and obese patients frequently feel stigmatized in health care settings, and face stereotypes and prejudice from health care providers.

These stigmatizing experiences (also called 'weight bias') jeopardize patients' emotional and physical health.......

Health Begins at Home

Each year, hazards in the home cause millions of illnesses and injuries across the nation. Many can be prevented by keeping your home clean and well-maintained. Recognizing problems and correcting them can protect you and your family. In HEALTH BEGINS AT HOME, several common problems and simple........

Hangovers vs. Health

Partying may feel good when you are in your twenties, but there is a big price to pay later.......

Nutrition and Your Mental Health

Nutrition by Natalie


Nutrition and Your Mental Health


What does nutrition have to do with mental health? You might be surprised to find out the truth behind what happens when a person has a nutritional deficiency.


Nutritional deficiencies can cause all sorts of psychiatric symptoms including apathy, low energy, irritability, insomnia, low energy, agitation, fatigue, concentration problems, aches and pains, weight changes, including weight loss or weight gain. Sound a lot like the symptoms of depression? The truth is the average American diet of fast food is low in vital nutrition that you need for your body to function correctly. 

Don't Waste Money: Health spending accounts

If you use a health spending account to pay for Tylenol or allergy medicine, you may be in for a shock starting January. Among changes in the health care bill -- you won't be able to use your card for common medicines......

Governance of Health Technology Assessment bodies: EurActiv Workshop

Fondation EurActiv on 9 Nov. 2010 held a workshop titled 'Governance of Health Technology Assessment Bodies; balancing access and innovation in a time of austerity".........