Posts Tagged ‘Power’

The power of positive deviants
In 2001, Muhammad Shafique arrived in the Haripur District in Pakistan, a region known for its traditionalism and wariness of outsiders. As part of a team from Save the Children, Shafique was seeking to improve outcomes for newborns. Immediate breast-feeding is recommended for babies, but infants in the region were typically fed ghutti, an herbal mixture, before nursing. By tradition, …

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Riva Greenberg: 10 Tips For Mindfulness: The Healing Power Doctors Forget
Mindfulness is the act of paying full conscious attention to whatever you’re doing in the present moment; Imagine how different an interaction would be between a mindful doctor and patient.

Eye Condition Linked To Weakened Brain Power In People With Diabetes, Says New Research
Diabetic retinopathy could be associated with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research announced this week at Diabetes UK’s Annual Professional Conference. The study looked at 1,066 people with Type 2 diabetes aged between 60 and 75 years. Participants completed seven tests looking at memory, logic and concentration to establish their …