Health

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

Have you ever went to events that feature bright blinking lights, and you saw warning signs that these lights might cause epileptic seizures? Well, there’s a good reason those signs are there in the first place. Treating someone currently having a seizure episode is easier said than done. Even though not everyone has ever experienced

There are several reasons why we could be bedridden, but most of the time, it’s because we are severely injured or sick. But even though we’re stuck in a hospital bed or our bed at home, we still need to keep ourselves mentally and physically fit. Of course, we don’t necessarily have to do heavy

In tropical countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, people are so used to showering at least two times a day. From a young age, they’ve been constantly reminded by their elders never to let a day pass without taking a shower, especially in the dry season. But they were also warned not to shower at

Beyond the bubble milk teas popular among youngsters, there is a wealth of goodness in the traditional tea drink. What ends up in the bubble tea is already diluted, with too much milk and sugar added. But if only young people learn the benefits of tea, they might be enticed to drink the traditional one

More and more people all over the world are extending their lifespans thanks to modern medicine, technology and a new understanding of nutrition and wellness. But even as everyone wants to live longer, very few want to look older. Indeed, if the medical industry has focused on prolonging life, the health and beauty industry has focused on

The 2019 Coronavirus pandemic has forced medical and healthcare professionals—including dentists—to think of innovative ways to deliver quality care to their patients. The limited mobility of people to avoid the spread of the virus and the complex process of visiting a hospital or clinic during the pandemic has made scheduling an appointment difficult. Healthcare facilities

From gray hair to creaky bones, aging will bring about many unexpected changes to your body. Although nobody ages the same way, you’ll experience specific transitions as you get older. Here are some changes you should expect and how you can prepare for them: Bones As you get older, your bones will decrease in density