Health

By Desiree R. James, Portions of this content were created with assistance from ChatGPT. Having a positive attitude is important when times are tough. I remember a time when I was faced with a sudden problem, and it was my positive mindset that helped me overcome it. The world changes a lot, and problems can… Read more: 9 Steps to a Positive Mindset in Uncertain Times

By Jennifer Bailey, LCSW; RDT As parents, we worry about our children’s ability to make smart and productive decisions. We know making decisions for them is not a lifelong solution. However, when we help our children develop their metacognitive skills, we teach them to think for themselves. Molding our Children into capable adults  Raise your… Read more: To Think or Not To Think: A Guide to Metacognition

By Marissa Valentine Some may remember the isolation, pressure, and anxiety that surfaced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now some may feel held hostage by the unprecedented barrage of breaking news articles documenting everything that has happened since the recent change of office in the White House. If you’re like me and the 70% of Americans… Read more: Political Fatigue is Real: How to Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Healing

By Ron Calhoun A proposed policy by the Ohio Department of Medicaid could strip health insurance from an estimated 61,826 residents if new work requirements are enacted. Critics warn the move will disproportionately harm vulnerable populations, creating significant barriers to healthcare access across the state. Under the proposed rules, Medicaid recipients aged 19 to 55… Read more: Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Could Leave 61,826 Ohioans Without Health Insurance

By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats. The agency said it was taking the action because studies found that the… Read more: Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?