Why Rehab is Crucial for Both Physical and Mental Health Recovery

Rеhabilitation, oftеn rеfеrrеd to as rеhab, is an еssеntial componеnt of rеcovеry for individuals dеaling with physical injuriеs, chronic illnеssеs, or mеntal hеalth challеngеs. It provides a structured environment where patients can receive the necessary support to regain their physical and mental well-being. 

Comprеhеnsivе Physical Recovery

Whether you are seeking help at a Pennsylvania, Illinois, or Ohio treatment center or exploring options at dual diagnosis treatment centers, rehab plays a crucial role in both immediate recovery and long-term wellness. Facilities like those offering addiction treatment Cincinnati are specifically designed to address the complex needs …

How Regular Power Washing Protects Your Home’s Exterior from Environmental Hazards

Your home’s exterior is constantly exposed to the elements, from sunlight and rain to wind and dirt. Over time, these environmental factors can cause significant wear and tear, diminishing the appearance of your property and potentially leading to more serious damage. Regular power washing is an effective way to protect your home’s exterior, removing harmful substances and preserving its structural integrity.

In this article, we’ll explore how regular power washing can shield your home from environmental hazards, enhance its curb appeal, and contribute to long-term maintenance.

The Impact of Environmental Hazards on Your Home’s Exterior

Your home’s exterior faces a variety of environmental challenges that can cause both aesthetic an…

ENVIRONMENT: German Leaks Raise More Nuclear Fears

Julio Godoy

BERLIN, Jul 8 2008 (IPS) – Confirmation that radioactive brine has been leaking for two decades from a German underground deposit for nuclear waste is yet another blow to the idea that nuclear power can safely increase electricity generation and simultaneously reduce emissions.
Radioactive leaks from the nuclear waste deposit Asse II near Braunschweig in Lower Saxony, some 225 km southwest of Berlin, were first discovered in 1988. The state-owned Helmholtz Institute for Scientific Research, which operates the centre, officially admitted the leaks only Jun. 16, under pressure from the German press.

Helmholtz spokesperson Heinz-Joerg Haury told German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung that researchers did not consider that the leaks were worth a declaration to the …

MEXICO: Swine Flu Fears Take Toll on Pork Industry

Emilio Godoy

MEXICO CITY, Apr 30 2009 (IPS) – Esther de Anda has stopped eating pork since the appearance of swine flu in Mexico. They say there s no problem in eating it, but for now I prefer fish or chicken, the homemaker told IPS.
Her response was typical of many consumers in Mexico, where the pork industry has come under scrutiny since the outbreak of the flu epidemic on Apr. 24, which so far has officially infected 97 people and killed seven in Mexico, although some 1,300 patients are under observation.

Mexico s Secretary of Agriculture Alberto Cárdenas gave assurances that consumers can safely eat pork, which does not transmit the virus.

Nevertheless, China, Ukraine, Russia and other countries have banned imports of pork from Mexico and parts of the Uni…

Water and Sanitation Seek Rightful Place in Post-2015 Agenda

Residents of Clara Town, a low-income neighbourhood of Monrovia, Liberia, face sanitation challenges with the onset of the rainy season. Credit: Travis Lupick/IPS

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 19 2013 (IPS) – When the General Assembly unanimously adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) back in 2000, water and sanitation were reduced to a subtext never a stand-alone goal compared with poverty and hunger alleviation.

Now, as the United Nations begins the process of formulating a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for its post-2015 agenda, there is a campaign to underscore the importance of water and sanitation, so that the world body will get it r…

Journalism is Not a Crime…and Fake News on Social Media is Not Journalism

the global pandemic has been used by many governments to control not just the people’s movement but also their right to information. Journalists have been intimidated or attacked, and photojournalists and videographers on the frontlines often risk getting infected while documenting stories.

KATHMANDU, May 1 2020 (IPS) – This year’s World Press Freedom Day on 3 May falls during COVID-19 lockdowns in many of our countries. Restriction on movement means journalists all over the world are facing obstacles in getting interviews and data, and verifying stories before publishing.

In addition, the global pandemic has been used by many governments to control not just the people’s …

Five Steps to Combat Gender-Based Violence Globally

District Manager, HRLS Program, conducts a client workshop in the presence of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Sakhipur Upazila, Tangail. Cedit: BRAC

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Mar 16 2021 (IPS) – The 410 Legal Aid Centers that I manage in Bangladesh for BRAC’s Human Rights and Legal Aid Services received approximately 35,900 requests for assistance in 2020. Almost all of them involve gender-based violence against women and girls.

In Bangladesh, gender-based violence comes in many forms: physical abuse; husbands throwing wives out of the home in domestic disputes; husbands demanding that their wives get more dowry money from their families, and child marriage, am…