PREVENTION & WELLBEING

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OSB Group has been awarded the Campaign for Learning Award for the wellbeing support it provides to its workforce. Campaign for Learning champion lifelong learning working with partners to collaborate on initiatives of all scales to test new approaches and generate new conversations and ideas about lifelong learning, sharing findings and research with its network. […]

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD  –   Since 2009, Nov. 12 has been observed as World Pneumonia Day to draw attention to the preventable respiratory infection responsible for millions of cases and deaths globally each year. Pneumonia can often be prevented with vaccines and other healthy living practices, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]

Key Takeaways Cases of RSV are surging unseasonably early in communities across the U.S. RSV infection feels like the common cold for most healthy adults. But for young babies and older adults, the infection can be severe and sometimes deadly. Several companies have reported strong late-stage data on RSV vaccines for newly borns and older […]

Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is on the rise in Ohio, in line with national trends in RSV cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Friday, Nov. 4, about early, elevated respiratory illnesses, especially among children. Co-circulation of RSV, the flu and COVID-19 could place stress on healthcare systems […]

FALLS CHURCH, Va.  –   You may have heard of a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. RSV is a seasonal illness of special concern to children under age two, adults over age 65, and people of all ages who have a weakened immune system. Its symptoms closely resemble a cold or annual […]

Indiana hospital leaders are urging the public to help prevent respiratory illnesses from spreading as a combination of an unseasonably early arrival of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza (flu), ongoing COVID-19 cases, and critical health care workforce shortages continue to strain hospital capacity. According to Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), the availability of pediatric hospital […]

University qualified naturopath and clinical herbalist, Renae Scott, has a strong desire to support women’s health, which led to the creation of her clinical practice, Nourish & Breathe. A mother of four, Renae specialises in fertility, pregnancy, and hormonal health, as well as treating stress, energy, sleep, and digestive and immune health. Nourish & Breathe’s […]

The mental health of student athletes at UD is receiving new attention. Photo courtesy of Raj Luthra. Many people struggle to keep their mental health in check and that includes the students at the University of Dallas. The athletes in particular have shared what their mental health means to them. As an athlete, it is […]

You’ve heard people talking about the benefits they get from taking yoga classes. Perhaps you saw a post on social media about how much a friend loves yoga and how it helps them feel calmer. If you have never tried yoga before, you probably have a lot of questions. Your natural curiosity may be pointing […]

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Schools in the national capital will reopen for primary classes from Wednesday and outdoor activities will be resumed for all classes as the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last three days. The Delhi government on Monday decided to reopen schools which were closed for primary classes since Saturday even as environmentalists have warned […]

In this 2022 photo, a health care provider places a bandage on the injection site of a patient who just received an influenza vaccine. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention It’s that time of year again: stuffy noses … barking […]

Normally, if presented with a pile of ice cubes floating in clear liquid, it’s my gin and tonic. However, one cold Sunday in October I found myself stepping into an ice bath on a terrace in Merl in the name of boosting my wellbeing and sharpening my focus. The ‘Wim Hof method’ of cold therapy, […]

Air pollution is a public health hazard that significantly impacts a person’s overall health. The toxic air pollutants make their way through the nose to the lungs. According to health experts, long-term exposure to pollutants can damage several body organs, including the lungs, blood vessels in the kidney and the respiratory system. Recently, several cities […]

The flu has all but disappeared over the last two years, due in large part to precautions taken by the public during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While flu season can be hard to predict, experts expect it to make a roaring comeback this fall. Christopher Penn, MD “Predictions about the severity of upcoming […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – Two officers with the Kansas City Police Department rushed into action when a 1-month-old girl with RSV stopped breathing Thursday. According to the police department, Officer Richard DuChaine and his partner, Officer Charles Owen, were called to a home where the infant was unable to breathe. The officers arrived […]

“When it comes to recovery time for COVID-19, every case is different,” DeVries states. She explains that the speed of recovery can depend on numerous factors including one’s health status, age, and the presence of any underlying health conditions. “Respiratory therapists have seen some patients recover within weeks, while others may take months or even […]

1.     Some of the stresses that children feel can come from the adults around them. Be sensitive about talking about cost of living worries, for instance, in front of children and young people. 2.     Adolescence is a time when teenagers become more self-contained and move away from their parents. Although they want independence, they also […]