Don’t miss out on free healthy food

Don’t miss out on free healthy food


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As more families feel the strain of cost-of-living pressures, the County Council is urging eligible people to use the Healthy Start scheme.

1458* families who qualify for Healthy Start in Nottinghamshire are currently missing out on free fruit, vegetables and milk.

Healthy Start offers funds worth £4.25 a week to pregnant women and children (0 – 4 years) who are in low-income families, as well as to all pregnant women under 18. Funds can be used to buy fruit, vegetables, milk and , if you are not breastfeeding, infant formula. Eligible families with

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How healthy is a vegan mom’s breast milk? Plus, different types of depression explained, and more health news

How healthy is a vegan mom’s breast milk?

Vegan moms can breastfeed their children and don’t worry that their breast milk is missing essential nutrients, a new study finds.

Researchers from Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands tested the milk of vegan mothers, finding it contains sufficient levels of vitamin B2 and carnitine.

“The maternal diet greatly influences the nutritional composition of human milk, which is important for child development. With the research of vegan diets worldwide, also by lactating mothers, there are concerns about the nutritional adequacy of their milk,” said lead researcher Dr. Hannah Juncker.


How Healthy Is a Vegan Mom's Breast Milk?

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Options In Health Insurance Marketplaces

Since the end of the Public Health Emergency and the unrolling of Medicaid, health insurance workers are already seeing an uptick in inquiries.

West Virginia Navigator provides free assistance to people in finding and selecting health care options through the Marketplace, Medicaid and CHIP.

The organization’s program director, Jeremy Smith, said the majority of the calls they receive are from people who have lost their Medicaid coverage.

“We’ve been pretty busy compared to this time last year,” Smith said. “We’ve even begun to come in on Saturdays so that we can help folks on weekends as well.”

Smith said most

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‘Criminal Minds’ Fans Bombard Shemar Moore After Seeing His Alarming Health News

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Shemar Moore is recovering from a shock health condition, and his fans just clued into what happened on social media.

In a new video uploaded to Instagram, the Criminal Minds alum revealed he recently underwent surgery to correct bunions on his left foot. Sitting on a couch alongside his podiatrist Dr. Robert J. Joseph II, Shemar appeared to be in good spirits as he showed off the bandages helping him heal from the procedure. Dr. Joseph further noted on his account that the actor

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Pet Insurance Market is Booming Worldwide with Embrace, Healthy

Pet Insurance Market

Pet Insurance Market

According to HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Pet Insurance market to witness a CAGR of 16.2% during the forecast period (2023-2029). The Latest Released Pet Insurance Market Research assesses the future growth potential of the Pet Insurance market and provides information and useful statistics on market structure and size. This report aims to provide market intelligence and strategic insights to help decision-makers make sound investment decisions and identify potential gaps and growth opportunities. Additionally, the report identifies and analyzes the changing dynamics and emerging trends along with the key drivers, challenges, opportunities and constraints in the Pet

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8 Proven Tips for a Good Night Sleep that Actually Work

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Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host of illnesses and issues. Making small changes to a person’s overall nighttime routine can do wonders in improving their quality of sleep and can help in managing some sleep related issues. It can also make them wake up feeling well rested, balanced and full of energy for the day ahead.

There are a whole host of issues that interfere with

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Prized Possessions Of First Female Speaker Of The House Of Commons Betty Boothroyd Together With A Despatch Box And Kermit The Frog Go Up For Auction

While gasoline prices have come down since the highs in August 2022, the price of natural gasoline used at energy plants to generate electrical energy or heat houses has not gone down. Electric bills are anticipated to proceed to rise since natural gasoline remains to be in short provide in the united states Colder weather means extra power is being consumed to keep houses heat. The average family is anticipated to spend 28% extra in 2023, compared to last 12 months to warmth a home with gasoline, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The greater demand for heating has …

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Disabled veterans and service members use basketball to celebrate life: “For my mental health, I need it”

How disabled veterans use basketball to celebrate life


How disabled veterans use basketball to celebrate life

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“Mental Health Action Day” was on Thursday and as part of the day-long push to increase awareness around mental health the Military Basketball Association hosted an exhibition wheelchair basketball game for veterans and active-duty members at the Gold Crown Foundation in Lakewood.

“If you bring people together with sports, it’s a unitary,” said Military Basketball Association commissioner, Mike Meyers.

For Army veteran Dan Hendrix, who lost his leg after a training jump in 2012, the game was an opportunity to connect with other

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