Hip-Hop Stars Give Advice on Grieving For Mental Health Awareness Month – Billboard

As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, Billboard is focusing on grieving, after the hip-hop community has suffered so many tragic losses over the last few years. As Black men continue to become susceptible to gun violence, many artists have begun opening up about the importance of therapy — or at least positively embracing pain, whether that’s through music, journaling or even getting a tattoo that pays homage to your lost ones.

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Billboard spoke to Swizz Beatz, Lloyd Banks, Joey Bada$$, and G Herbo about what their best advice is for overcoming a loss and moving forward. See what each man said below. 

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I think the best thing is to take the time that’s needed. To figure out how you want to grieve. I’m still not over [DMX]. I still have moments, but I’ve got to a good space because X actually came to me and let me know that he was okay. I couldn’t even listen to [“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem”] I wasn’t even prepared for it. It just breaks me up. I’m like, “Damn.” It’s the only song to ever do that. All the other songs, I’m cool. [That song] is like a trigger for me. Then he came and kinda was like, “I’m good.” I seen the whole s–t. 

You just gotta be open-minded. Grieving has no ending to it. It’s like when a person comes to your mind like, “Damn.” Sometimes I just have to have a moment to be like, “Damn.” I don’t even feel like he’s gone though. I be like, “X really not here.” Taking the time out to think about that is crazy, sometimes. I start thinking about the s–t we was about to do. The things we

Best Memorial Day Clothing Sales 2023

Good news if you want to shop Memorial Day clothing deals: Many are still going strong. So if you’ve been meaning to refresh your closet for summer, now’s your last opportunity to do so at some of the season’s lowest prices. After thoroughly checking out the deals, we’ve rounded up the best Memorial Day clothing sales not to miss.

Some of the biggest markdowns we’re still seeing include Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, where you can save up to 60% on thousands of styles; Good American’s extended 25% off everything sale, which includes their top-rated denim; and Madewell, where you can take 30% off your purchase. Here, all the deals you’ll want browse ASAP.

The Best Memorial Day Clothing Sales To Shop

  • Nordstrom: At Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, you can take up to 60% off clothes, shoes and accessories from designer brands for the whole family.
  • Shopbop: Save up to 50% on popular must-haves from Staud, Stuart Weitzman, Ulla Johnson and more during Shopbop’s sale event.
  • Good American: Good American has quickly become many shoppers’ go-to brand for denim that fits like a glove. Use code MAY25 to (still!) save 25% on all items—including the bestselling Good Legs Jeans.
  • Everlane: For those who like to have options, you can shop more than 300 styles in Everlane’s well-stocked sale section. Find bathing suits for less than $25, denim for less than $50 and more.
  • Lululemon: Shop Lululemon’s recently restocked sale section and find your favorite items for less, such as the brand’s beloved leggings for as low as $49.

  • J.Crew: Save more than 70% on already-discounted sale items at the modern preppy retailer,

Health-care delays from COVID expected to last years in Waterloo Region

KITCHENER — The “tsunami” in demand for vital health-care services is causing longer waits for patients, and providers expect the backlog will linger for years after the pandemic’s disruptions.

COVID’s lifting, but there’s still lots of work to be done to catch up,” said Dr. Rick Dubeau, medical director of the regional nuclear medicine program.

“And, in fact, you may never catch up.”

The pandemic didn’t stop other health issues when the brakes were put on care to limit COVID-19’s spread, sparking an overwhelming need now that restrictions have eased.

That’s led to growing wait lists and patients with more complex needs, said Dubeau of St. Mary’s General Hospital.

Medical imaging at the Kitchener hospital is 17 per cent below pre-pandemic levels. Some areas are rebounding such as bone scans, but CT scans are “markedly delayed,” with the average wait at 403 days.

Cardiac surgeries are 16 per cent below 2018 levels despite ramping up since 2020 when COVID hit hard.

Staffing was a widespread issue during the pandemic, said Dr. Heather Warren, joint chief and medical director of cardiovascular services at St. Mary’s. Because emergency services needed to carry on, elective surgeries were delayed.

“They were the ones that were most affected by the staffing shortages,” Warren said. “As a result, the backlog for elective surgeries did grow.”

Some cardiac surgeries are back to pre-pandemic wait times, including angiograms, stents, bypass and valve surgeries. Generally the department is back up to about 80 per cent, performing two fewer scheduled cases per week than before the pandemic.

“A lot of that is due to staffing pressures,” Dubeau said. “It’s just hard to get back to normal numbers and normal waits with the staffing issues.”

Some staff retired or quit, and new hires need additional training to be able

Health information slightly increases whole grain consumption

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Whole grain products are healthy, but not particularly popular. However, providing information of their benefits can change that, at least a little bit. This is demonstrated by a recent study conducted by the University of Bonn, involving over 300 people between the ages of 18 and 39. But despite receiving relevant information daily for two weeks, the effect was relatively small.

The researchers therefore believe that education alone is unlikely to achieve the recommended consumption levels. The study has now been published in the journal Appetite.

Whole grains are grains from which the bran is not removed during processing. This contains particularly high levels of fiber, high-quality oils, vitamins and minerals. Whole grain products are therefore healthy: They satiate more and longer, strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.

Nevertheless, they eke out a shadowy existence on supermarket shelves. One of the main reasons is their taste: “Many people say in surveys that they don’t find whole-grain foods as tasty as conventional products,” explains Dr. Nina Weingarten of the Institute for Food and Resource Economics (ILR) at the University of Bonn.

However, there may be other reasons as well: “For instance, the health-promoting effect of the products is often underestimated,” says the psychologist. “In addition, consumers often don’t know how to incorporate whole grains into their daily diet—possibly because they lack recipes.”

Recipes do not help to make whole grains more popular

But does addressing these information gaps change consumer behavior? The researchers Dr. Nina Weingarten and Prof. Dr. Monika Hartmann investigated this question. Together with a market research institute, they recruited more than 330 women and men between the ages of 18 and 39 for a long-term online study. The participants were divided into four groups. One

Doctors share their in-flight health advice for summer travel

Holidays are great — but travelling can take its toll on your body and mind, particularly when flying long distances.

“When you consider that pressure, temperature and oxygen levels fluctuate in the aircraft, add in the fact that humidity levels are lower than sea level – it’s not surprising flying can upset some of your body’s normal functions,” says Dr Chun Tang, medical director and GP at Pall Mall Medical. “Not forgetting, most people feel varying degrees of stress before take-off too.” 

So, if your summer holiday is set to include a hefty flight, what are some of the key things to think about when it comes to health and wellbeing?

Dehydration 

“Airplanes can dehydrate you because half of the air circulating in the cabin comes from the outside, and when you’re at a higher altitude there is hardly any moisture in the air,” says Tang.

If you want to help mitigate the impact of dehydration while flying, consider what you eat and drink both before and during.

“Eat something light, like a salad and fruit. Avoid salty fast food, especially before flying, as this can cause bloating and dehydration,” suggests Tang. “Many people like to have an alcoholic drink in the departure lounge prior to flying, but you are just dehydrating yourself further. Avoid coffee too and stick to fresh juices and water.

“After you’ve flown, tempting as it is to go and get an alcoholic beverage, keep drinking water to restore hydration.” 

Chun Tang. Picture: Pall Mall Medical/PA Photo
Chun Tang. Picture: Pall Mall Medical/PA Photo

Germs 

Tang explains: “When you fly, you’re exposed to more germs because you’re near others – that’s why it’s common to catch a cold or sniffle following a flight. Your tray table, seatbelt and other surfaces that are frequently touched will also be covered with germs.

“Carry a small

The Western Development Museum combines history and fashion in their upcoming Flower Power fashion show on June 24

The Moose Jaw branch of the Western Development Museum is set to host their annual historical fashion show, titled “Flower Power” on Sunday, June 24, at 1:00pm.

Keep your weekend free on Saturday, June 24th, as the Western Development Museum (WDM) is hosting their annual historical fashion show. This year, the theme is “Flower Power,” and will take place at 1:00 pm at the museum. 

“We are very excited to bring this program back. We had done it a few times before the pandemic, and this is the first one since 2019,” explains Karla Rasmussen, programs manager for the WDM.

The fashion show is a worthwhile visit, as the items are not on static display at the museum.

“Traditionally, the Moose Jaw location has a lot of transportation items in our collection. We have cars, we have planes, we have trains,” she says. “It’s kind of a nice way to get these pieces out, because we don’t really have a lot of textiles in most of our locations.”

“We have close to 80,000 artifacts in the whole WDM system. There are four museums, plus our corporate office. I think we have about a third of them actually out on display; everything else is in storage. That’s mainly because the valuable real estate in our museums is pretty full already.”

More than just a display of clothing, the fashion show is designed to tell Saskatchewan’s story through people and the clothing they wore, which tells a lot about an individual. 

“We have an MC who does a run-through with each ensemble that comes out, so we do get to look a little bit deeper than just seeing a pretty dress up on stage. We find out a little more about people who wore these items,” says Rasmussen. 

The fashion show uses

Health ministry experts to inspect troubled Lakeshore Hospital ER

“I would say it’s the same, no improvement,” a source said of the emergency room. “It’s very frustrating.”

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A team of Quebec Health Ministry experts is to descend on the emergency room of Lakeshore General Hospital on Tuesday to determine whether it’s in compliance with government directives, the Montreal Gazette has learned.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority outlines $4.8B budget, plans for future of health care

The Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have outlined their budget for 2023-24 and it includes nearly $5 billion in funding.

On Thursday, the SHA board of directors approved a $4.82-billion operating budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as well as a capital expenditure plan of more than $314.7 million.

“Our Board recognizes the critical role our services play in supporting a high quality of life for all Saskatchewan residents,” Arlene Wiks, the SHA board chair, said. “The budget approved today strengthens those services by prioritizing investments that will enhance care for the patients and residents we serve across the province.”

A few key areas outlined in the budget include:

  • $42.5 million will be dedicated to the surgical program, providing an additional 6,000 procedures, for a total of 103,000 surgeries this fiscal year.
  • $39 million to support seniors’ care and facilitate seniors living in their own homes and the community.
  • $19.8-million increase to support 64 permanent acute and complex care beds located at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon (36 beds) and Pasqua Hospital in Regina.

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Moving forward, the SHA also outlined an emphasis on mental health and addictions resources.

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The budget includes $12.4 million to address new and ongoing mental health and addictions initiatives. There will also be an additional 150 addiction treatment spaces introduced in the province.

At the St. John’s Hospital in Estevan, 26 post-treatment beds have also been expanded. Rapid access to counselling services is also being expanded from 23 to 31 communities.

Overdose Outreach Teams in Regina and Saskatoon will connect people who have recently experienced an overdose with programs and services.

As part of looking forward, the SHA is also looking back at the success of the new tactics put in place for recruiting health-care workers to

Is Schrodinger Inc (SDGR) Stock at the Top of the Health Information Services Industry?

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Is Schrodinger Inc (SDGR) Stock at the Top of the Health Information Services Industry?

Schrodinger Inc (SDGR) is near the top in its industry group according to InvestorsObserver. SDGR gets an overall rating of 78. That means it scores higher than 78 percent of stocks. Schrodinger Inc gets a 97 rank in the Health Information Services industry. Health Information Services is number 79 out of 148 industries.

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SDGR has an Overall Score of 78. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the rankings on SDGR!

What do These Ratings Mean?

Searching for the best stocks to invest in can be difficult. There are thousands of options and it can be confusing on what actually constitutes a great value. InvestorsObserver allows you to choose from eight unique metrics to view the top industries and the best performing stocks in that industry. A score of 78 would rank higher than 78 percent of all stocks.

These scores are not only easy to understand, but it is easy to compare stocks to each other. You can find the best stock in an industry, or look for the sector that has the highest average score. The overall score is a combination of technical and fundamental factors that serves as a good starting point when analyzing a stock. Traders and investors with different goals may have different goals and will want to consider other factors than just the headline number before making any investment decisions.

What’s Happening With Schrodinger Inc Stock Today?

Schrodinger Inc (SDGR) stock is trading at $33.38 as of 3:05 PM on Wednesday, May 31, a loss of -$1.09, or -3.16% from the previous closing price of $34.47. The stock has traded between $33.20 and $35.05 so far today. Volume today is less active than

27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based

If you want to boost your health and wellbeing, there are plenty of natural and home remedies to choose from, ranging from avoiding charred meats and added sugars to practicing meditation.

When it comes to knowing what’s healthy, even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions. This can make it difficult to figure out what you should actually be doing to optimize your health.

Yet, despite all the disagreements, a number of wellness tips are well supported by research.

Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are based on scientific evidence.

Sugary drinks like sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened teas are the primary source of added sugar in the American diet (1).

Unfortunately, findings from several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, even in people who are not carrying excess body fat (2).

Sugar-sweetened beverages are also uniquely harmful for children, as they can contribute not only to obesity in children but also to conditions that usually do not develop until adulthood, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (3, 4, 5).

Healthier alternatives include:

  • water
  • unsweetened teas
  • sparkling water
  • coffee

Some people avoid nuts because they are high in fat. However, nuts and seeds are incredibly nutritious. They are packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals (6, 7).

Nuts may help you lose weight and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease (8).

Additionally, one large observational study noted that a low intake of nuts and seeds was potentially linked to an increased risk of death from heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes (9).

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are foods containing

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