Your brain is not your friend — at least the type who is concerned about your happiness. This fifteen-centimeter soft mass of tissue would rather have you alive than in a good mood. Survival is the number one priority, even if it will put you in a constant state of paranoia and anxiety. At the
If you haven’t hit your 30s or 40s yet, your definition of self-care might be entirely different from your mom’s or grandma’s. For you, self-care might be taking a hike on a warm spring day, or doing hot yoga with your girlfriends. But for a woman who is in her 60s, those self-care activities might
If you think only teens to middle-aged adults are prone to alcoholism, you may be surprised, because a number of senior adults are also affected by the condition. It was found that 10-15% of people don’t start drinking heavily until they get much older. This fact may account for the nearly 50% of seniors having alcohol-related
You know it: you shouldn’t touch your face. Public health officials have reminded us repeatedly that rubbing our eyes and nose and putting our fingers near our mouth offer easy access to COVID-19. However, keeping our hands off our faces is easier said than done. It’s a habit that we have subconsciously hone over the
No parent likes seeing their kids fall ill. A little cough here, a sniffle there, and we often think of the worst case already. So how can you tell if that cough or sniffle is more something simple or something more serious? While a pediatric allergy doctor would be in the best position to tell you what
Cosmetic dentistry can be seen as elective dentistry in that these procedures are not required to address a critical health situation. Mandatory dentistry is when it is a necessity for a procedure to be performed; normally this is apparent to the patient, such as when they need a painful tooth extracted. However, this is not
Toothache is one of the most uncomfortable and painful experience one can have. How can you defend yourself from it while you wait to get to a place that can provide an emergency dental checkup? It can be difficult to pinpoint where it hurts. Most of the time, your whole oral cavity just radiates with pain
When COVID-19 put the world at a standstill, many services were also left aground, and one of the most affected was the health service industry, which included dentists, dermatologists, and most general practitioners. As many countries are now easing nationwide lockdowns and quarantines, many clinics are reviewing their processes to make client interactions much safer
Exercising regularly can make you stronger. Your body needs physical activity to stave off illnesses and live longer. However, you need to be careful whenever you exercise. One wrong move may result in a minor or serious injury. Here are the most common workout injuries and how to prevent them and treat them: Runner’s Knee Knee
The lifespan around the world is increasing. An average American is expected to live to around 78.7 years old, as of the data released in 2018. Growing old means that you likely will experience some health concerns due to poor lifestyle choices throughout your life or, simply, age. As early as now, you should make