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These 10 Countries Are Seen to Have the Best Public Health Care Systems (Elliott Davis Jr.)

2/22/2022

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Western Europe Excels at Health Care

As the world enters its second year of the coronavirus pandemic, having a strong public health care system is as important as ever.

Developed countries use various approaches to provide universal coverage. Some rely on the government, as in a single-payer approach. Other nations depend on private insurers and a third group of countries, such as the United States, have a mixture of both.

Having a well-developed public health system is one of nine attributes used to develop the Quality of Life sub-ranking in the 2021 Best Countries report. The survey is based on a study that surveyed more than 17,000 global citizens from four regions to assess perceptions of 78 countries on 76 different metrics.

Here are the 10 countries viewed to have the most well-developed public health care systems. The U.S. ranks No. 22, falling seven spots on the list compared to 2020.
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MOVING A PARENT TO ASSISTED LIVING: 12 STRATEGIES TO EASE THE TRANSITION (www.workingdaughter.com)

2/22/2022

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Moving a parent, even a willing one, into assisted living, or any senior living facility, is fraught with emotion. Your parents may mourn the loss of their younger years, their independence, the home they built. They could be scared about aging, making new friends, finding their way in a new place.

​You may be mourning all of those things too. You may second-guess your decision. Did we act too quickly? Overreact? Wait too long? And you will feel guilt. Guilt is inevitable. Know that all of these feelings are normal and don’t need to last forever. And keep these 12 strategies in mind as you make the transition:
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Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) (www.uofmhealth.org)

2/22/2022

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What is bradycardia?

Having bradycardia (say "bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh") means that your heart beats very slowly. For most people, a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower than normal.

A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart's electrical system.

For some people, a slow heart rate does not cause any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of less than 60 beats a minute.

​In other people, bradycardia is a sign of a problem with the heart's electrical system. It means that the heart's natural pacemaker isn't working right or that the electrical pathways of the heart are disrupted. Sometimes, the heart beats so slowly that it doesn't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. This can cause symptoms, such as feeling dizzy or weak. In some cases, it can be life-threatening.
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Healthcare Trends of 2022 (www.healthcaredive.com)

2/22/2022

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Providers face staffing shortages and continued pressure on margins while payers are challenged by people who continue to put off care, resulting in a member base that is sicker.

​The pandemic has had a profound impact on every industry, and almost two years after it began, healthcare organizations are still grappling with some of the same challenges they faced when it started.

For providers, staffing challenges are particularly acute with a tightening labor market.


​Hospitals are 
facing increasing turnover, widespread burnout and staff members calling in sick. More spending on salaries, bonuses and other incentives to recruit and retain staff are key issues unlikely to abate anytime soon amid a "Great Resignation."

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9 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist (www.healthline.com)

2/22/2022

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If you’re considering therapy — whether it’s to restore a relationship, recover from a trauma, adjust to a new life phase, or improve your mental health — finding the right therapist is the first hurdle to cross. 

Researchers have found that the bond between you and your therapist is likely to have a big impact on your growth. That’s why it’s important to do your research, ask questions, and pay attention to your own responses in your search for the therapist that’s right for you. 

​Here are some tried-and-true methods for finding a therapist to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
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Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes (www.uofmhealth.org)

2/2/2022

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You can safely exercise when you have diabetes. Here are some tips.

Before starting an exercise program
  • Talk to your doctor about how and when to exercise. You may need to have a medical exam and tests (such as a treadmill test) before you begin. Also, some types of exercise can be harmful if you have complications from diabetes. Your doctor can tell you whether you need to avoid certain kinds of exercise.
  • Choose a type of exercise that you like and that fits easily into your daily schedule. If you choose something you like, you will be more willing to continue the program. Try to include exercises that will work your heart and lungs and give you healthy muscles.
  • Plan to exercise at about the same time and for the same length of time each day to help keep your blood sugar levels in the same range. If you want to increase your exercise, increase the intensity or the duration in small amounts.
  • Have someone with you when you exercise, if possible. You may need help if your blood sugar level drops below a target range. And having a buddy can motivate you to keep going.
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How to Grow and Make Your Own Tea by Tom Oder (www.treehugger.com)

2/2/2022

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Imagine a cup of tea that started in your own garden. If growing your own food isn’t your cup of tea, Cassie Liversidge is out to change your mind. Be forewarned, though, that if you love tea, Liversidge has already won half of the mind-game battle. 

Liversidge, an artist, writer, and gardener who lives in London and says that one of the best parts of her day “is sitting in bed in the morning, reading to my children and drinking a cup of black tea,” has written a book that explains how anyone can easily plant, grow and harvest a large variety of 
common plants from which they can brew teas and tisanes. "Homegrown Tea: An Illustrated Guide to Planting, Harvesting, and Blending Teas and Tisanes" (St. Martin’s Press) is due out March 25.

“One of my main reasons for writing 'Homegrown Tea' was because I would like people to utilize and understand the plants they grow so that we can all live in a more sustainable way,” said Liversidge, who came to love plants and develop a healthy respect for sustainability at an early age when she was growing up at her parents’ plant nursery. “When you have grown your own, you naturally learn about that plant, not only how to grow it but also when it is good to harvest as well as knowing what effect consuming it has on your body.”

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Music Learning and the Mozart Effect by Katherine Lee (www.verywellfamily.com)

2/2/2022

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Most parents have heard the term "Mozart effect." It refers to the idea that merely listening to classical music can boost intelligence, especially in babies. It sounds simple, but the truth behind the theory is more complex.

​Listening to classical music may boost some skills, and has other benefits and appeals. But a permanent enhancement of intellectual ability is unlikely (and not backed by evidence).
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Games Kids Can Play Alone – 7 Best Single Player Games For Kids by Janhavi Desai (www.schoolmykids.com)

2/2/2022

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Solo Games For Kids To Keep Them Occupied While You Get Your Work Done. Toddlers and preschoolers are extremely curious and active children, making it necessary for you to keep an eye on all their movements. However, sometimes, things pile up and you simply have to take some time off to get the work done. Here are some simple single-player games for kids to keep them occupied while you work.
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Anxiety and Sleep: 6 Tips to Improve Sleep and Managing Your Anxiety by Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC (www.psycom.net)

2/2/2022

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If you’re experiencing stress in your life, chances are that you might be struggling to fall or stay asleep at night. Your anxious worry about life and its problems may keep your brain from settling down, and the disruption of sleep is likely to keep you feeling more on edge the next day.

Sleep disruption is a common feature of mental health problems, and anxiety is no exception. You don’t have to have a diagnosed anxiety disorder to feel the impact the stress and worry can have on your sleep patterns. Over 40 million Americans say they experience a long-term sleep disorder, with many others experiencing occasional sleep disruption. 70% of adults report that they experience daily stressors, so it makes sense that Americans on average are reporting they get less sleep than in previous decades.
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