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Telehealth startups pivot (again) as employer benefits are reassessed in looming layoff economy

Telehealth startups pivot (again) as employer benefits are reassessed in looming layoff economy

As tech companies downsize and tighten 2023 budgets, employers who once embraced shiny new perks to attract and retain talent are re-examining their perks offerings. In the aftermath, startups that have made employer benefits their bread-and-butter business model are also shifting gears to be less dependent on them. Search less. Close more. Increase your revenue …

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Complementary and alternative therapies for heart failure have potential benefits and risks

Complementary and alternative therapies for heart failure have potential benefits and risks

According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Traffic. An estimated 6 million people ages 20 and older in the United States suffer from heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart does not function normally. The statement, “Complementary and Alternative Medicines in …

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As a Clinical Psychologist, I Believe Free Speech, Not Censorship, Benefits Mental Health: Here's Why

As a Clinical Psychologist, I Believe Free Speech, Not Censorship, Benefits Mental Health: Here’s Why

Elon Musk’s recent Twitter buying and love of free speech has sparked a storm of conversations about mental health issues related to hate speech and bullying. Calls for cancellation, removal from the platform, content throttling and other stifling measures are often made in the name of “trust and safety”. But these conversations rarely consider the …

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Prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later

Prenatal intervention benefits mothers’ mental health up to eight years later

Inexpensive prenatal intervention benefits mothers’ mental health up to eight years later, according to a new study from UC San Francisco. In the study, one of the first to look at results so far into the future, pregnant women who took part in a group wellness course that met weekly for eight weeks were half …

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Drinking coffee before running has its benefits, but you also need to take some precautions

Drinking coffee before running has its benefits, but you also need to take some precautions

Lace up your sneakers. Shake your muscles. And down a cup of coffee. For some runners, pre-run coffee is a non-negotiable part of the routine—a ritual so entrenched in the norm that a workout simply wouldn’t feel right without it. If that’s you, good news: Drinking coffee before a run can provide some very real …

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More than a third of Canadians prioritize health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer

More than a third of Canadians prioritize health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LifeWorks, a leading provider of digital and in-person total wellness solutions backed by TELUS Health, today released its monthly Mental Health Index™ revealing that health benefits and services and well-being, flexibility and type of work are the most important factors for Canadian workers when choosing an employer. The index revealed that Canadian workers are …

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The benefits of flaxseeds (plus 4 easy ways to add them to your diet)

Seasonal fruits and vegetables pack a lot of nutritional content: everything from vitamins to minerals, and more. In the winter, vegetables like squash and sweet potatoes provide much, but not all, of what our bodies need to function. Enter the flax seeds. One of the oldest crops in the world, flaxseed is packed with nutritional …

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The benefits of flaxseeds (plus 4 easy ways to add them to your diet)

The benefits of flaxseeds (plus 4 easy ways to add them to your diet)

Seasonal fruits and vegetables pack a lot of nutritional content: everything from vitamins to minerals, and more. In the winter, vegetables like squash and sweet potatoes provide much, but not all, of what our bodies need to function. Enter the flax seeds. One of the oldest crops in the world, flaxseed is packed with nutritional …

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