In Western society, we often treat symptoms and acute conditions with medications and prescriptions when it comes to healthcare, instead of focusing on preventative medicine. But it’s important to do what you can to take care of your body and mind, especially as you get older. A holistic approach to healthcare involves a heavy emphasis [...]
When it comes to one’s health, cancer can be one of the scariest words you can hear. There are a few ways to treat it, namely surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a treatment where chemicals are introduced to the body with the hopes that it will minimize the cancerous cells in the body. While [...]
Older adults who require assistance with daily living receive excellent care in senior living communities, but that care comes at a price. When assisted living or a nursing facility is too expensive, bringing a parent, grandparent, or senior relative to live with you, or renting out a private one-bedroom apartment for your loved one, are [...]
Fitness technology has become so ubiquitous and sophisticated that you’d have to go out of your way to ignore its innovations. Even if you’re the type that prefers to take it back to the basics with freeform workout routines in the outdoors, it’s impossible to deny the appeal of fitness gadgets. There are so many [...]
Many of us will get chest pain at some point in our lives. While chest pain doesn’t automatically mean there is a heart issue, it’s always best to visit your doctor if you have any concerns. With so many problems that can cause chest pain (anything from acid reflux to a heart attack), knowing what [...]
A high level of hygiene is the best way to maintain optimal oral health. Taking good care of your teeth and gums will help you to prevent gum disease and other oral health issues. That doesn’t mean you have to spend hours in the bathroom every day. The trick is in knowing the right methods [...]
While winter is renowned for its chilly weather and often stormy and dry wind, summer is synonymous with bright and sunny weather and trips to the beach. And who doesn't love spending time out in the sun? In fact, we all look forward to touring some wonderful places for summer vacation with our kids and [...]
Until civilization focused on dental and oral hygiene, poor oral health was one of the biggest causes of death. Today, thanks to modern medicine, our teeth last many more years than teeth used to. This article delves into the details about how you can maintain proper oral hygiene by following a dental routine that will [...]
Let’s face it, if you’re like most people, you need to work in order to put food on the table and clothes on your back. Now, there are some individuals fortunate enough to be able to work for themselves, but for those who don’t have that as an option, you have an employer that is [...]
Sleep disorders are common in children. Studies have shown that up to 50 percent of children will experience sleeping problems at some point in their life. However, this should not be cause for alarm. In most cases, these problems will clear without medical intervention. Up to 30 percent of these sleeping disorders are a result [...]
