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The power of self-compassion

Are you your harshest critic? Do you say things to yourself that you would never dream of uttering to a good friend? You probably know you should be kinder to yourself, but often it’s difficult to practise self-compassion. This is especially true if you’ve grown up believing you need to be hard on yourself to…

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John Hannaford named new clerk of the Privy Council, as Janice Charette retires

John Hannaford, who is currently the deputy minister of natural resources, will become clerk of the Privy Council next month. Published May 30, 2023  •  1 minute read File photo: Privy Council Clerk Janice Charette in her office in April 2015. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a new head…

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen thumbnail
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Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

A person has fallen ill with an infection from Listeria monocytogenes after testing found the pathogen in cheese from Cricket Creek Farm of Williamstown, MA.  The company is recalling certain Sophelise and Tobasi cheeses that were distributed in Massachusetts and New York through Wild Oats, Williamstown, MA; Provisions Williamstown, Williamstown, MA; McEnroe Organic Farm Market,…

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In Lesotho, WHO Trains Health Specialists to Strengthen Public Health Surveillance

To strengthen public health surveillance in Lesotho using a network of expert systems for early detection of health threats, the World Health Organization recently conducted a training on Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) for over 20 health specialists from the Food and Agricultural Organisation, (FAO)the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Natural…

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Countries agree to prioritize initiatives to improve the health of Indigenous populations

Geneva, 29 May, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – A new resolution to accelerate efforts towards ensuring the health of Indigenous populations was approved today at the 76th World Health Assembly, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, this week from 21-30 May. The commitment is expected to have significant implications for the Americas, which is home to more than…

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A Solution-Based Haircare Brand Focused on Your Specific Concerns

Pump Haircare is an esteemed brand that specialises in providing tailored solutions for all your haircare concerns. With a meticulous focus on addressing specific hair problems, the brand has curated a range of products designed to meet the unique needs of individuals. Whether you’re struggling with hair growth, seeking thicker locks, in need of moisture…

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The Best Memorial Day AirPods Deals of 2023 to Shop This Weekend

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Now 20% OffCredit: AmazonOur pick for the best overall Apple AirPods, these true wireless earbuds feature noise cancellation, as well as different-sized silicone tips to give them a more secure fit in your ear. The earbuds are water-resistant, so they should be safe on rainy…

Research suggests no difference in health outcomes, care costs for patients treated by traditional MDs or osteopaths thumbnail
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Research suggests no difference in health outcomes, care costs for patients treated by traditional MDs or osteopaths

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New UCLA-led research suggests that patient mortality rates, readmissions, length of stay, and health care spending were virtually identical for elderly hospitalized patients who were treated by physicians with Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees. While both traditional, or allopathic, medical schools and osteopathic medical schools…

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Hiking for Beginners: 9 Tips to Help You Hit the Trails

To reduce your chances of getting blisters on the trail, test your new hiking footwear on a casual walk near home so you can break them in, suggests Daneri. “I start off by wearing them while walking my dog,” she says. In terms of what clothing to wear while hiking, select an exercise-friendly outfit that fits the weather…

Novel products, misleading information threaten to undo decades of gains against tobacco use thumbnail
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Novel products, misleading information threaten to undo decades of gains against tobacco use

Washington, DC, May 29, 2023 (PAHO)- While the percentage of the population using tobacco in the Americas declined from 28% to 16.3% between 2000 and 2020, novel products and misleading information from the tobacco industry, especially targeting young people, threaten to undo those gains. On the eve of World No Tobacco Day (31 May), the…