February 2025

Prediabetes is a diagnosed medical condition where individuals have elevated blood sugar levels, but are not elevated enough to give a diagnosis of diabetes (Cervoni, 2023). Approximately 96 million Americans have prediabetes, and 80% are asymptomatic (Cervoni, 2023). Symptoms associated with prediabetes include polydipsia, pollakiuria, hyperphagia, refractive error, asthenia, neuropathy, chronic disease, and chronic non-healing wounds (Cervoni, 2023). Prediabetes can be reversed by taking...

To read more of Joshua Shavit's article, please click here, Groundbreaking study reveals the impact of social media likes on mental health . Social media feedback significantly impacts young people’s mood and mental health. New research uncovers the need for digital literacy and platform reforms. ( CREDIT: Getty Images ) © The Brighter Side of News Growing up in today’s world means navigating a reality deeply intertwined with social media . For many young people aged 15 to 24, this...

Making his encore appearance with us, join us in welcoming Matt Bennett in his second feature with our Growing as a Community series. Building upon the foundations set during his prior event, he will lead a dynamic workshop tailored for healthcare leaders at UC Davis Health introducing a variety of personal and organizational strategies for cultivating wellness and resilience within the healthcare industry. He will offer a refresher on key points made during his original presentation, but we...