Incorporating Bereavement Into the Continuum of Care
A new sense of urgency has emerged for healthcare organizations to develop “sustainable and accessible bereavement care” and to cultivate a “bereavement-conscious” workforce to position bereavement as an “inherent element of the duty of care,” authors of a recent opinion piece asserted. Inadequate investment in bereavement care has led to a paucity of integrated services […]
Can practicing self-compassion help people achieve weight loss goals?
Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and demoralizing and often lead people to abandon their goals. A new study from the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center) in Drexel University’s College of […]
The 1 Unexpected Health Benefit Of Playing Pickleball
RichLegg via Getty Images Pickleball is accessible, affordable and also good for your physical and mental health. By now, you’ve probably seen a headline or two (or 200) labeling pickleball the “fastest-growing sport in the country.” Pickleball courts, clubs and leagues have popped up all over the country, and nearly 50 million people, or 19% […]