“USDA reminds summer travellers not to let your outdoor meal become a feast for bacteria,” said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr Emilio Esteban. “Bacteria grows faster during the summer months because it’s warmer and more humid. Pack perishable foods safely with a cold source and wash your hands …
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Keep away insects with 5 useful plants
Do you have those annoying creepy crawly critters in your house that make you upset of their existence? If you don’t already have a garden at home, are you planning on starting one? Here are some plants that you can add to your garden that can keep away insects. Rosemary …
Read More »Outsource2Jamaica Conference 2023 is ‘Ahead of the Curve’
The Outsource2Jamaica Conference 2023 in St James, Jamaica, May 10 to 11, 2023 is sponsored by ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions. In addition, ibex Senior Director of Talent Acquisition Octavia McIntosh will participate in the Destination Dialogue Panel to discuss Jamaica’s …
Read More »ChatGPT saw massive growth in Q1 2023 – Udemy report
When it comes to how professionals are looking to implement ChatGPT within their daily flow of work to improve efficiency, Udemy Business learners are especially focussed on: copywriting support to help boost SEO, idea generation to enhance visual presentations and large-scale email creation to improve productivity. Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a company …
Read More »Miscarriage: Cope with painful emotions in 8 subtle ways
A mother who has lost her baby in the womb is hurting beyond mending. To lose a baby before welcoming him or her into the world is an indescribable experience. A miscarriage happens before 20 weeks, after that it is a pregnancy loss, and just before or during delivery it …
Read More »Health insurance: 5 tips for staying insured in the event of a layoff
“Health insurance is an important way many families protect themselves from health and financial risks, so it’s important for consumers to know they have coverage options if they experience a layoff,” said Louise Norris, health policy analyst for healthinsurance.org. “Layoffs create a double hardship for many people because they result not only in …
Read More »Walmart Universe of Play advergame removed from Roblox
The Universe of Play advergame by Walmart has been quietly removed from the Roblox platform in the wake of action taken by a coalition of advocacy groups led by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). In January, TINA.org, along with Fairplay, Center for Digital Democracy and National Association of Consumer Advocates, notified Walmart, as …
Read More »Anxiety and Mental Health poll shows 70% US adults worry about safety
The American Psychiatric Association conducted an annual poll on Anxiety and Mental Health and the results show that 70% of US adults say they feel anxious or extremely anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe. While the number is lower than what was reported during the early onset of …
Read More »Self-care with GRYT helps struggling youth become empowered adults
The GRYT self-care line is made for teens/tweens to make a positive impact. While the COVID-19 pandemic introduced a host of new challenges for adolescents, data shows that the entire previous decade saw an astonishing 40% rise in mental health issues for this particular demographic. Much of the responsibility for reversing this …
Read More »Getting sober from substance abuse: Here’s what you need to know
Understanding how to get sober can be daunting if you or your loved one is struggling with substance abuse. Luckily, treatments and mutual support groups are available to help people find a path to recovery. Sober living in West Los Angeles provides a safe and structured environment where individuals can …
Read More »Relive your childhood with Retro Freak
If you grew up in the 1980s you may have spent a great deal of time playing video games on a range of systems. From the Nintendo Famicom to the legendary Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. These games played a part in your childhood and so will always be favourites …
Read More »Skin Cancer Awareness Month: People need to get annual skin checks
According to a recent survey for May 2023, Skin Cancer Awareness Month, from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, 70% of Americans 21 years of age and older have not had a skin check in the past year. Survey participants’ most cited reasons for not being checked were not experiencing symptoms (29%), not knowing they need to be checked …
Read More »Top 5 kitchen appliances for a healthier eating habit
Although we only have two months until the new year, it is never too late to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Of course, exercise is an essential element of the fitness journey, but so is eating. The way you cook your food is crucial since you are not only cutting …
Read More »How to choose the right glycolic acid face wash for you
The first thing people do as they wake up or head to bed is to wash their face. Therefore, it is essential to select the facewash you use. A good facial wash has glycolic acid which exfoliates and can nourish your skin as you sleep or protect the skin from …
Read More »Workers feel overwhelmed by debt, reveals study
A special report on Financial Wellbeing revealed that two in five workers (40 percent) feel overwhelmed by debt. TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), a global leader in employee health, released the report in April 2023 as part of its Mental Health Index that shows significant declines. The US Mental Health Index …
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