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STRIKE AVERTED AT YRC FREIGHT, HOLLAND

by YuliaJul 24, 2023

Published: Jul. 23, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT|Updated: 7 hours ago

Under Pressure from Teamsters Leadership, Central States to Extend Health Care Benefits for Workers at Yellow

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Central States Health and Welfare Fund agreed Sunday to extend health care benefits for workers at Yellow Corp. operating companies YRC Freight and Hollandunder intense pressure from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerbergman.

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters. (PRNews Foto/International Brotherhood of Teamsters)(PRNewswire)

The extension of health care benefits for Teamsters and their families

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Brain Food – JennifersKitchen

by YuliaApr 15, 2023

The brain is the most complex organ of the human body. It’s also a very hungry organ. The brain gobbles up about 20 percent of your daily calorie intake. And research shows that the food we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brain.

But can certain foods actually improve memory, help us concentrate, make us more intelligent, and help us think more clearly?

Research says positively yes.

We can make our brains work better simply by feeding them the right foods. Here, some smart foods to add to your meals this week.

The Brain Diet

Fruits

Fruit

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We’re with you every step of the way! – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

by YuliaMar 13, 2023

Whether you’re a returning entrant, or brand new to the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, going through the entry process can seem a little daunting… but don’t panic! We have a highly dedicated team at RoSPA to help.

We caught up with two members of the RoSPA team, Dr Karen McDonnell and Matt Cryer, to find out how they can help entrants on their awards journey.

Dr. Karen McDonnell, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPD

OHS Policy Adviser, Head of RoSPA Scotland, Past President of IOSH
As a highly motivated advocate for safety and health, Karen is skilled in partnership working, with a

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Managing weight gain from psychiatric medications

by YuliaJan 13, 2023

While psychiatric medications can be essential for improving mental health and well-being, they often come with unwanted side effects. One particular side effect of many psychiatric medications is weight gain. In this post we will explore how these medications cause weight gain, and what you can do to reduce the impact of this unwanted effect of many psychiatric medications.

What are the different types of psychiatric medications?

There are five main types of psychiatric prescription medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics (also known as anti-anxiety medications, which can include medications for sleep), mood stabilizers, and stimulants. Stimulants are not likely to cause

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Former Australian Medical Association President Says COVID Vaccines Are Much More Dangerous Than Thought

by YuliaJan 09, 2023

December 21, 2022 · 6:52 AM

The various available vaccines, possibly even different batches from the same manufacturer, have different adverse effect profiles

From News.com.au:

Former federal MP [Member of Parliament?] Dr Kerryn Phelps has revealed he and his wife both suffered serious and ongoing injuries from Covid vaccines, while suggesting the true rate of adverse events is far higher than acknowledged due to underreporting and “threats” from medical regulators.

In an explosive submission to Parliament’s Long Covid inquiry, the former Australian Medical Association (AMA) president has broken her silence about the “devastating” experience — emerging as the most prominent

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