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Welcome to The Weight and Healthcare Newsletter

Weight and Healthcare • 159 implied HN points • 27 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Weight Science Weight Stigma Research Methods Community support
  1. The Weight and Healthcare Newsletter explores weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare, offering valuable information to support individuals dealing with medical weight stigma.
  2. Weight stigma in healthcare causes significant harm, especially to individuals with higher weights and multiple marginalized identities. There is a more helpful and less harmful paradigm available through examining evidence and lived experiences.
  3. Positive changes are possible in healthcare regarding weight-inclusive care and best practices. Education and dialogue can lead to improved understanding and practices among healthcare professionals.

A human recharging station

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 10 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Community support Exercise
  1. The community running events help people recharge and feel more energized during the week. It's like a charging station for humans instead of cars.
  2. Participants often leave feeling great after exercising and socializing, which boosts their mood and energy levels. It's a fun and supportive atmosphere.
  3. The initiative also invites volunteers to help create a supportive network for those facing tough times, promoting a mission for mental well-being in the community.

How to do International Food Aid and Succeed as an African Entrepreneur in One Day

Splattern • 1 HN point • 12 Aug 24
🍲 Food & Drink Entrepreneurship Cultural Exchange Community support Sustainability
  1. Food aid can significantly improve people's lives, as shown by the joy and gratitude of families receiving meals. Simple acts of giving can create strong connections and happiness in communities.
  2. Success stories of entrepreneurs can provide hope and insight into achieving personal goals. Learning from those who have succeeded, like Rocky, can inspire others, like Living, to understand and reach for their ambitions.
  3. Different cultures offer unique solutions for common problems. While the U.S. has its challenges, the close-knit, family-oriented lifestyle in Africa can teach lessons about connection, happiness, and health that can benefit everyone.

R4R turns 5!

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 7 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Community support Exercise Resilience
  1. Running for Resilience (R4R) started when a person named Matt wanted to help those struggling with mental health after personal losses. It began as a simple event and turned into a bigger community effort.
  2. Exercise has been really helpful for the founder during tough times. Even when he faced challenges after retirement and lost loved ones, running with friends made a big difference for him.
  3. R4R is now five years old and has grown to include many runners each week. It's a celebration of staying active and supporting each other's mental and physical health.

A personal note 🕯️🎄🧸

Hothouse // Solutions • 4 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Natural Disasters Climate change Mental health Community support Personal Experience
  1. Natural disasters, like earthquakes, can have lasting impacts on our health and well-being. It's important to realize how these events can affect our daily lives, even after the shaking stops.
  2. Climate change is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events affecting many people. Community support will be crucial as we face these challenges together.
  3. To help organizations like Hothouse thrive, supporting them on days like Giving Tuesday is vital. Your contributions help keep important journalism alive and drive conversations about climate solutions.
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Monday briefing #5: A love letter to regional media, paid Twitter, PR foul play, bot catcher, women in PR research, community support, and more

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 27 Jul 20
🕹 Technology Social media Media industry Digital marketing Community support
  1. Local media is really important for communities because it tells the stories that matter most. Investigative reporting helps uncover important issues.
  2. Social media platforms like Twitter are exploring subscription services to improve the quality of content. Paid services might help manage the issues related to misinformation.
  3. There is a growing focus on research in the PR industry, particularly regarding the experiences of women. This research could help shape a better future for the field.

The Turning of the Age

Charles Eisenstein • 4 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Myths Community support Cynicism
  1. The idea of a 'New Age' has been around for a long time but has not yet come to fruition due to our unreadiness to actively choose it.
  2. Despite past failures, the concept of a New Age continues to hold significance as a potential path towards a more meaningful and purposeful existence.
  3. Transitioning from the old story to the new involves personal and collective support, including engagement with diverse topics and group discussions.

Special #1 - SCM

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Software Development Version Control Community support Performance Features
  1. Source Code Management (SCM) has evolved over the years, from centralized to distributed systems like Git and Mercurial.
  2. Mercurial is known for its simplicity, ease of use, and better management of mono repositories compared to Git.
  3. Git offers benefits like widespread adoption, community support, flexibility in workflows, and better performance in certain areas.

VietBay Sponsors Newsletter 9/13/2021: 3x matching opportunities!

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
📰 News Humanitarian Aid COVID-19 Response Community support Fundraising
  1. VietBay has 3x matching opportunities for donations, where for every $1 contributed, an additional $2 will be donated by Netflix employees and anonymous VietBay members.
  2. Donations are being matched quickly, so acting fast can triple the impact of your contribution.
  3. VietBay has been actively providing food packages, masks, medical equipment, and other essential supplies to those in need, with various fundraising efforts supporting their initiatives.

Work Together

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 29 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic response Higher education Community support Medical Updates Public Health
  1. Dr. Wayne Frederick shares how Howard University is assisting with the pandemic and planning for reopening, emphasizing the importance of unity and community support.
  2. Howard University is actively involved in COVID-19 response efforts in DC, including expanding hospital capacity and managing a testing facility to address the virus within vulnerable populations.
  3. A Fall 2020 Preparation Committee is working on various issues for reopening, prioritizing safety measures, testing, and flexibility in case social distancing policies continue.

Disrupting ableism helps every body

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Advocacy Community support
  1. Disrupting ableism means creating spaces for everyone to show up authentically in the bodies they have now, without expecting them to be fixed or different.
  2. Ableism affects everyone, whether or not they have a visible disability, as we all have unique needs that should be acknowledged and accommodated.
  3. Advocating for one's own needs helps not only oneself but also sets an example for providing access to those with different needs, promoting a world where everyone can show up as they are.

Lend a Helping Hand

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Health Mental health Inequality Community support Public Health
  1. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the existing health inequalities for people of color, making it harder for them as they face job loss, housing issues, and struggles with technology for distance learning.
  2. In Washington, DC, disparities in health outcomes exist despite high rates of health insurance, with significant gaps in life expectancy between predominantly white neighborhoods and predominantly African American neighborhoods.
  3. Community of Hope, a DC non-profit, has been innovative in adapting to the pandemic, using telehealth to continue providing services and aiming to improve health outcomes and eliminate inequities in under-resourced communities.

Bình tĩnh mà sợ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Preparedness Mental health Physical health Community support
  1. It's important to fear early and prepare. Being fearful is normal and beneficial for survival. Early preparation is key to dealing with crises effectively.
  2. Maintain a calm mindset and trust science. Keeping a clear head helps in making rational decisions. Trusting reputable sources of information and science is crucial during uncertain times.
  3. Take care of yourself and others. Practice good habits, prepare financially, and show empathy towards others. Taking preventive measures and supporting each other is essential to overcome challenges.

From Indiegogo to Orthrus: Rethinking Open-Source Funding

Deus In Machina • 0 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Funding Software Development Community support
  1. Open source projects often struggle to secure funding through traditional methods like crowdfunding, facing challenges to sustain their development and maintainer salaries.
  2. The use of open source software is widespread across various industries, with many code bases being primarily composed of open source libraries.
  3. Developers have access to a wealth of high-quality open source tools and libraries for free, but the sustainability of open source projects and the well-being of maintainers are ongoing concerns.

Take a Moment

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Pandemic Self-care Community support
  1. Acknowledge the stress of the past year and recognize the toll it has taken on mental and physical health.
  2. Take stock of your thoughts and feelings during the holiday season and allow yourself to not feel jolly on command.
  3. Have hope for a better future, find meaning in small moments, give back to others, and dream about the possibilities once herd immunity is achieved.

It Takes a Village

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Vaccination Community support Global Health Podcasts
  1. It is crucial to leverage the support and expertise of a community or 'village' to navigate challenges and make a difference.
  2. Always consider the context and real-world data when discussing important topics like vaccination to empower informed decision-making.
  3. Global solidarity is essential, as we are all part of a larger community and should offer support to those in need, even beyond our borders.