More people are starting to grow and raise their own food these days, and there are numerous reasons why they are doing it. For some it’s simply about being more green. By growing your own food and raising your own meat you are benefiting the environment. That’s not the only Read more…
Evaluating surgical centers can be an overwhelming process. It is such an important decision, but there are so many choices that it can quickly turn into a stressful endeavor. However, when your health is involved, you can never be too careful. There are a variety of ways that you can Read more…
Whether you’re a single parent, a part-time student, a friend, a grandparent, or a fiancée, you have responsibilities outside of work. Your duties can range from extremely demanding (hello three children under the age of five!) to requiring only minimal effort on your part (think young, carefree bachelor), but they’re Read more…
Patient education is an extremely important concept for both doctors and patients to understand. Doctors have a responsibility to make sure that patients fully understand their medical conditions and the available treatment options so that they can make an informed decision about managing their health. Similarly, patients need to play Read more…
Past studies report that happiness, well-being and relaxation are all associated with a reduced chance of death. Conversely, similar studies find that unhappiness and stress directly cause poor health and early death. But there’s one problem with those studies. They don’t account for the effect that poor health has on Read more…
Taking a good sleep is necessary for our mental and physical health. Even if you’re doing hardcore exercises to keep your body in shape, but if you are not sleeping enough, they are a waste. Not only sleeping for a good duration but sleeping soundly is important. However, how can Read more…
Eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables is top priority when it comes to the prevention of breast cancer. Now, a new study shows that when you eat may also affect your outcome. Catherine Marinac, lead author of the study says: “Previous research has focused Read more…
Amidst COVID-19 outbreak, you might be stuck at home, alone or with your family, and that’s slowly hitting your mental health. The undetermined isolation, panic over a shortage of resources, and overloaded outbreak information could be a recipe for anxiety and mental illness. You may feel less productive, and that Read more…
What is Burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take Read more…
Have you seen your grandmother or grandfather removing their teeth set out of the mouth and placing them in a glass jar? Yeah, those are the artificial teeth called dentures that act as a replacement of their natural teeth. Older persons, who have crossed the age of sixty, tend to Read more…