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Aug 22, 2024 | exclusive.multibriefs.com | Lauren Cancienne

As the weather warms up, more and more people head outdoors to enjoy pool parties, barbecue get-togethers and outdoor weddings. While these events can bring good food and fun, they can also attract pesky mosquitoes. A mosquito bite can be more than just a nuisance. Some can carry dangerous diseases like the West Nile Virus and the Zika virus. Sometimes, insect repellent just isn't enough and more thorough control solutions are needed.

Jul 29, 2024 | exclusive.multibriefs.com | Lauren Cancienne

You just finished up at work, a 9-5 with minimal breaks. All you want to do is go home, sit on the couch and watch the latest episode of your favorite reality TV show. Surprisingly, this might not be the most effective strategy to reduce stress. The last thing you want to do is lace up your tennis shoes and head off to the gym, but it might do you a world of wonders. According to a recent survey, 70% of Americans say they feel stressed or anxious on a daily basis.

Jul 24, 2024 | exclusive.multibriefs.com | Lauren Cancienne

Even though health care employee satisfaction is vital, most workers often brace themselves for long hours, challenging tasks, exposure to infectious diseases and potentially dangerous patients as part of their daily shifts. Given the high expectations placed on health care workers, it is not surprising that they frequently contend with burnout, fatigue, grief and extreme stress.

Jul 10, 2024 | exclusive.multibriefs.com | Lauren Cancienne

School dances, pop quizzes and musical tryouts are enough to stress any young person out. Add in a pandemic, social media pressures and school bullying and you've got a recipe for disaster. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, teenage antidepressant use was on the rise. Research published in the American Academy of Pediatrics found that between 2016 and 2022, there was a 66.3% increase in the monthly dispensing rate of antidepressants.

Jun 25, 2024 | exclusive.multibriefs.com | Lauren Cancienne

The weather is heating up and there's no better time to explore the health benefits of outdoor activities than now. Grab those fishing poles and dust off that climbing gear because we're about to explore recreational safety. People who spend just 120 minutes outdoors a week experience better health and well-being than those who don't, according to research published in Nature.