MEDICINE & HEALTH

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Art Therapy: Unleashing Creativity as a Therapeutic Tool for Mental Health

The use of art as a form of therapy can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. However, it wasn't until the 1940s that art therapy emerged as a formal discipline in the field of psychology. Today, it is considered a recognized and effective form of therapy for addressing a wide range of mental health issues.
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Proper Female-Focused Research and Funding Could Unlock $1 Trillion

While women's rights in most of the world have advanced significantly over the past several decades, these have begun to slip back in many countries, including the US, with states and courts restricting access to reproductive rights and healthcare. The maternal mortality rate in the US, which is the worst in the developed world, jumped 60% in a two-year span.
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How Do I Calculate BMI? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Body Mass Index

This piece you're diving into? It's your guide to understanding BMI. We'll explore how this number is conjured up, peel back the layers on what it signifies, and why, in the vast tapestry of health, BMI is just one thread among many. It's a reminder that while BMI can whisper hints about our health, it doesn't tell the whole story.
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