Health and well-being are on the minds of many Americans as the country transitions to a post-COVID era. According to a OnePoll survey commissioned by Nutrisystem, being in lockdown for over a year has motivated many of us to reflect on the importance of our health.
Tax-payer funded travel vouchers have been misused on “luxury limousines” and personal travel by staff in the Northern Territory’s cash-strapped health department, according to an internal email seen by the ABC. Key points: An NT Health review has found misuse of Cabcharge vouchers in a “large proportion” of department sections The audit found unauthorized use … Read more
By DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press More people are expected on airplanes and highways over Thanksgiving than last year, but changing habits around work and play might spread out the crowds and reduce the usual amount of holiday travel stress. Travel experts say the pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely has blurred … Read more
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden signed a G20 Bali Leaders’ Statement agreeing to adopt vaccine passports to “facilitate” all international travel. Paragraph 23 of the declaration pertains to “facilitating seamless international travel” by pledging to commit to international dialogue and collaboration to establish a “trusted global digital health networks that should capitalize and … Read more
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new analysis illustrates the impact of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: In numerous states, women now have no choice but to travel long distances to get an abortion. One-third of American women of reproductive age must now drive excessive distances, the researchers … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — It’s hard to tell from his serious demeanor, but Akky International Corp. Chief Executive Hideyuki Abe can barely contain his excitement. Foreign tourists are coming back, those money-laden visitors from abroad who used to flock into his colorful store in Tokyo’s Akihabara electronics district, cluttered with watches and souvenirs like samurai swords … Read more
My father gifted his house to his four children too late to be able to qualify for Medicaid (it was inside the 3-year window) and pay for his nursing home. Three of my siblings took a HELOC to pay his bills and keep the house. I did not have the same desire. I paid off … Read more
Travel is once again on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been relaxed worldwide. But now that those formative years have passed, now traveling is about more than just getting away and having a good time. According to the Global Wellness Institute, “the future of travel is intention.” We can have a deeper … Read more
By KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Royal fans have poured into the heart of London to experience the flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a mileslong line for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, who died after an unprecedented seven decades on the throne. And while … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California launched a publicly funded website on Tuesday to promote the state’s abortion services, listing clinics, linking to financial help for travel and lodging and letting teenagers in other states know they don’t need their parents permission to get an abortion in the state. The website is part of Democratic Gov. … Read more