Month: August 2021

A recent study shows that dialysis patients are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. This raises an issue in the healthcare community in protecting the health and safety of senior residents in nursing homes and other care facilities. If left unchecked, a high number of infected cases and deaths will endanger a very vulnerable population. […]

Chronic illnesses are prolonged conditions that last more than a year. These conditions require consistent medical care to help a patient go through their daily lives. Examples of chronic diseases are asthma, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. These are more common in older adults, but a chronic illness can hit children, too. For children with chronic illness, it is

Trying to lead a healthy life can be challenging for most people, especially for working adults. They are often too busy performing day-to-day activities such as taking care of their loved ones or performing their tasks at work. No wonder most of them often feel exhausted at the end of the day. There are even

So many people are forced to live with chronic pain either because they don’t know how to treat it or don’t have the means to seek professional help. The most obvious solution to manage their pain would then be to take painkillers and other over-the-counter medications they could find. But chronic pain can be difficult

Suffering from a disease like hand arthritis can hinder you from doing and enjoying your daily activities. This is because the tissues of your joints are attacked, which then leads to the breakdown of the cartilage. As arthritis starts, you can feel stiffness, swelling, and pain in your hands. This makes it hard to impossible

With the economy reopening, businesses are once again gearing up. This may mean more meetings and appointments between business owners to establish partnerships and support systems. While this could mean more telecommuting or videoconferencing, the increasingly vaccinated population means you may be having more face-to-face business meetings. There for, it’s important to once again talk

Traveling is a way to take a break from everyday life. The sights you see and areas you get to explore are valuable memories that will last a lifetime. Roughly a year ago, as long as you have the time and a destination, you can go to any place you wish, but now safety is

The mouth interacts directly with the food we eat and the air we breathe. Maintaining good oral health is essential in avoiding diseases that we could contract due to negligence. Containing important organs such as our teeth, salivary glands, and tongue, the mouth is one of the most important parts of the body. Since it

Many people have witnessed the benefits of every technological advancement globally to human life, but the more crucial advancement to date is advancement in medicinal technology. The manufacturing of machines such as X-ray machines for surgery has assisted in reducing mortality rates around the globe due to early scans of human body problems. The invention

Life experiences are the furthest thing from black and white; in fact, it’s pretty much safe to say that we’re all treading through a fine line surrounded by different hues of greys and nuances which are often beyond our understanding. Some would even argue that it’s near impossible to make sense of it all, and