As kids get older, they often take on new responsibilities, engage in more activities, and face more homework loads, making them more susceptible to stress. In fact, more than 72% of kids in the U.S. exhibit negative behaviors linked to stress, and 62% of them develop physical symptoms because of it, including headaches and stomachaches. Whether it’s
It’s normal for everyone in all age groups to experience poor sleep from time to time. Knowing the difference between what’s normal and what’s potentially alarming, however, can make a lot of difference, especially for your elderly parents. The older a person becomes, the lower the levels of growth hormones they produce. This leads to
Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease. It is often invisible: the patient suffering from it may seem forgetful at times but otherwise healthy and functioning. That is why, in many patients, a diagnosis comes a little too late. Family members only start to worry when the disease has already progressed, severely affecting their behavior and movements.
When every day you are reminded of increasing COVID-19 cases and potential health risks, it can take a toll on your mental health. People can become more recluse, depressed, and anxious because of the uncertainty. For sure, your family is feeling the pressure of the pandemic. Although going out used to be one of the
As dental techniques have advanced, more people are choosing to undertake treatment with braces. Sound odd? While this orthodontic treatment was once seen as a burden to your appearance and your social life, there are now many cosmetic aligners and braces which can straighten your smile without disrupting your day-to-day social life. If you are
The COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine restrictions kept us from spending time with our friends and family. We were restricted to staying home and practicing social distancing. Now that the world has been making a slow and steady recovery, we find ourselves wanting to make up for lost bonding time during the last couple of
Most people are aware that happiness is a short-term achievement in life. You can do many things to feel happy about yourself. It will take a lot of effort to maintain the feeling. You might be living the rest of your life trying to achieve happiness in everything you do. If you are looking for
To a large degree, America has become a victim of its own success. Undoubtedly, many Americans are enjoying living standards that are far beyond the reach of less privileged families in poorer countries. The birthplace of the Big Mac is definitely teeming with affluence. But alas and alack, such moneyed existence is taking a huge
You might not have noticed it before. Before the pandemic-induced quarantine, it was easy to assume that all your health irks are related to outdoor elements. Now that you’re frequently at home, however, it’s not as hard to determine why you still reach for your stock of antihistamines and ibuprofen daily. If you regularly suffer from
As most of us know, our skin is essentially the barrier that separates the harsh outside environment and its elements from the “delicate” soft organs and that we have inside our body. Our skin is not just the most durable organ in our body (aside from our bones), but it’s also known for stopping microbes
