The top three concerns for healthcare workers in the Pacific Northwest are staffing levels, provider/staff burnout, and rising health care costs, according to a recent study. Get information on upcoming events, insights from key stakeholders, and status-specific reports delivered to your inbox! Schwabe and The Business Journals surveyed healthcare professionals to gain a better understanding of the state of the industry, both now and in the future, and provide key insights into industry trends and growth opportunities. The State of Healthcare in the Pacific Northwest report examines the experiences and…
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Top 5 supplement tips to improve gut health
AS cliche as might be the “Listen to your gut” trope, there’s a reason the gut is known as the second brain, and it gives us signals when something is or isn’t right. Whether you call it gut feeling or gut feeling, your gut refers to your gastrointestinal (GI) system, the health of which is generally determined by the levels and types of bacteria in your digestive tract, AKA your gut microbiome. “In addition to digesting and absorbing nutrients from the food and beverages we consume, our digestive system protects…
Read MoreTop 10 vegetarian protein sources recommended by our expert nutritionist
The myth that vegetarian diets lack sufficient protein needs to be busted. Vegetarians can get enough protein from various meat-free sources, and certainly enough to build muscle and meet their fitness goals. You just need to know where to look. What is true is that it is not easy. Well, certainly not as easy as a diet that includes steak, chicken and fish. But, with a little planning, a meatless diet can provide all the protein and nutrients your body needs. Nutritional know-how to help build muscle Here is a…
Read MoreImmunity check! 10 essential foods to keep your defense in top shape
Over the years we have learned the importance of immunity. It works as the first line of defense against any imbalance in the body. From regulating our metabolism to preventing oxidative stress, your immune health does it all. However, some people are not blessed with strong immunity. Therefore, it is always advisable to fill up on healthy nutrients to boost our body’s defense mechanism. And the best part is, you don’t need to travel miles looking for those nutrients. All you need to do is scan your kitchen and select…
Read MoreMore than half of Instagram’s top fitness influencers promote dubious information
Flinders University associate professor Ivanka Prichard, one of the study’s co-authors, says her findings raise concerns that many accounts claiming to promote health and fitness post images of an objectified and sexualized nature and unrelated to fitness. Loading She explains that a culture of thinness in the media has influenced the types of images we see in the health and wellness space. We have internalized this subtle ideal and equated thinness with health. But we know that all kinds of body shapes can be healthy, she continues. It’s more about…
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