Health

What Are the Top 4 Challenges People Face in Regard to Accessing Healthcare?

February 28, 2021 by Jeanie Price Leave a Comment

Being able to obtain quality healthcare is a must for patients. It doesn't matter how many amazing medical providers are out there if patients don't have access to them. However, many patients struggle to see the right doctor to treat and maintain a condition. Here are some of the most common obstacles people face when trying to access healthcare: Physician Shortages … [Read more...]

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Understanding Dry Mouth: The Symptoms, Why It Occurs & What To Do About It

December 27, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

Dry mouth is as simple as it sounds, your mouth is dry and devoid of liquid. Everyone experiences the feeling at some point, perhaps after a particularly spicy meal or intense exercise. But, for most people, the feeling quickly passes. If the feeling is common or doesn’t go away then you may be suffering from Dry mouth, this isn’t usually an illness in itself, but it is a … [Read more...]

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Is Boiled Water the Same as Filtered Water?

November 5, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

The planet is covered in water and yet, only 0.3% of the water on Earth is available for human consumption. This water goes around in circles, being consumed by us, expelled by us, evaporated, and returning to the ground as rain. Of course, it then travels from its landing point to reservoirs to be cleaned before it returns to our faucets. The problem is that water picks … [Read more...]

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7 Habits That Can Hurt Your Kidneys

September 26, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

Every day is made up of a series of choices, and most people have created unhealthy habits without knowing it. In the United States, 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and 90% of those individuals are unaware of their health condition. CKD can cause a variety of health problems including heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and premature death. Fortunately, … [Read more...]

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What to Consider before Applying for a Job in the Healthcare Industry

September 4, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

Do you love shows like “Scrubs,” “ER,” or “Grey’s Anatomy?” Or do you just love subjects like chemistry and biology? Did these subjects in college just come naturally to you while everyone else seemed to struggle along? If you have dreamed of a job in the healthcare industry, does it mean this is a position that is right for you? Before moving forward and looking for a job … [Read more...]

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Lung Cancer: The Factors that put you at Risk

August 23, 2020 by Wellbeing 1 Comment

Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is a terrifying thought, with lung cancer being the most common and most fatal type of cancer in the US today. However, thanks to the constant evolution of medical science and a further understanding of the disease, more people than ever before are surviving this condition and exceeding life expectancy predictions. Lung cancer … [Read more...]

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Psychological Wellbeing at the Time of Covid-19: Pay Attention to Your Happiness

August 8, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

The world is in the middle of a pandemic and as is to be expected, there is chaos and change everywhere. When we combine the effects and fears which are originating from the entire situation, notwithstanding the potentially deadly impact of the epidemic itself, it does not come as a surprise that mental health problems have increased incrementally with each passing month, ever … [Read more...]

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Positive Health Impacts of Lockdowns and Social Distancing Measures

July 1, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

With more people forced to stay indoors due to covid-19, the way we lead our lives has changed. We have had to adjust to a completely new normal, and while there have been challenges, not everything that has happened has been bad. Time and time again when certain circumstances take place, humanity has had to evolve in order to maintain a semblance of normalcy in our day-to-day … [Read more...]

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Eye Testing: The Common Tools Used By Optometrist

May 6, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

An optometrist is a doctor for the eye who has earned a degree in Doctor of Optometry. These professionals correct the refractive errors through the prescription of contact lenses and eyeglasses and examine the eyes for both health and other vision problems. And similarly to other doctors who use stethoscopes and x-rays, optometrists do also relay on some tools that might … [Read more...]

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To What Degree Does Stress Lead to the Onset of Cancer?

January 9, 2020 by Wellbeing Leave a Comment

Chronic stress can cause a wide variety of health conditions, but the connection between stress and potentially deadly cancers is a little complicated. Every person's cancer risk is different, as a complex mix of genetics, environmental factors, lifestyle factors and, yes, even elevated stress, can all play a part. Read on to find out about how stress impacts the body, … [Read more...]

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