Life’s constant companion is change. It’s an inevitable factor in all facets of life – age, preferences, growth, and mobility. For seniors, losing the ability to do simple tasks such as walking to the park, driving themselves for their regular check-up, and even taking showers can be upsetting. What used to be a routine has
Surviving a pandemic and getting vaccinated against it are probably your biggest achievements to date. They may have nothing to do with your career or finances, but last year, we learned that the little things we took for granted matter. Going out, working in the office, and running errands put structure in our lives more
Keeping your home neat and proper can be a daunting task if you own a lot of things and live a busy life. It may seem like projecting or procrastinating, but clutter is known to negatively affect your health. There are two kinds of clutter in your life: emotional and physical. Emotional clutter is the
When COVID-19 became a pandemic, we were all forbidden to gather inside a closed room, especially if there is air conditioning. The air in a closed space doesn’t circulate freely, so it easily spreads viruses. Does that mean air conditioners are unsafe? Not necessarily, which is good news. In truth, all appliances can be unsafe
Skin disease is quite common in the US. Approximately one in three Americans have a skin disease. Some of it is purely from genetics and can happen at any point in your life, while some can gradually develop over time, depending on the person’s lifestyle. It can be quite challenging to treat these diseases. Especially
When you think of stress and burnout in the healthcare industry, physicians and specialists tend to come to mind. Paramedics, nurses, and surgeons, too. But there’s one more healthcare professional that can just be as stressed and burnt out as them: dentists. Dental professionals perceive their industry to be more stressful than other occupations. They
Turning 60 can signify a new beginning in your life. You are closing the chapter where you have been working so hard all your life and opening a new one where you have the freedom to relax and have fun. This change is exciting but can be a bit scary as well. You are now
When you need to stay fit and healthy, often you would concentrate on proper nutrition, diet, and physical exercises. A very few would bring in sound sleep to this list. It is not easy for everyone to sleep immediately after going to bed. Only a few are blessed with undisturbed sleeping hours. Many people get
Alcohol is widely available and more affordable than other substances. They can also be purchased legally by anyone of the legal drinking age. These factors contribute to the prevalence of alcohol abuse in the United States. A 2019 survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) revealed 14.5 million people age 12
Clean water in the country is necessary for the public’s health. Having clean water requires much vigilance, though, because there are many possible sources of pollution. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ineffective management of wastewater in urban, industrial, and agricultural areas results in the contamination or chemical pollution of water affecting hundreds of
