Doulas improve health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid: Report – The Hill
A new report from public policy organization Elevance Health finds that pregnant women who receive doula care have lower rates of C-sections and less postpartum depression and anxiety. Most women who received doula care were black or white and lived in urban or suburban areas. Amid the maternal health crisis, there is growing interest in […]
This fruit can improve your mental health in 4 days: study
What about apples? Apples are no longer the fruit of choice that keeps doctors away. Scientists in New Zealand have discovered that eating kiwi can boost your mood in just four days, according to a study published in the journal Science. British Journal of Nutrition. Study co-author Tamlyn Connor, who teaches psychology at the University […]
Fed declines to cut rates as inflation, consumer confidence improve
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates on hold on Wednesday after its first monetary policy meeting of the year. After months of strong economic data and slowing inflation, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%. The decision was widely expected, but Fed watchers will […]
Collin Morikawa offers simple solution to improve PGA Tour telecasts, create more fans
Avid golf fans have long complained about the sport’s broadcasts. Whether it’s NBC, CBS, Golf Channel or ESPN, fans always complain about long commercials, long interviews, or how the cameras spend too much time watching players walk down the fairway. Collin Morikawa understands these feelings. So ahead of this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the […]
Congress can improve school finance transparency
With state legislatures in session across the country, lawmakers are considering bills that would give parents more control over their children's share of public school spending. historical progress last year. However, teachers unions and other groups opposed to educational choice programs may exploit public misconceptions about public school finance to argue against giving parents options […]
Apple’s 2 tips to improve your iPhone’s battery life
You may end up worrying about your iPhone's battery life, hoping it will last all day without charging. Thankfully, Apple offers two official tips for maximizing your phone's battery life. To get the most out of your battery life, or how long your device runs before it needs to be recharged, just adjust two settings. […]