Category: Health Tips

The Basics of Ergonomics – Preventing Strain and Pain

Bad posture and sitting down for long periods of time cause significant damage to your body, like carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries.   Ergonomics is a field of study that makes products and workspaces better to cause less strain, fatigue, and injuries. One of the main goals of ergonomics is primarily to have a… Continue reading The Basics of Ergonomics – Preventing Strain and Pain

How The Media Affects Pre-Teens and Teens

Getting that perfect selfie to post on Instagram or making a Tik Tok video showing off the latest trending dances and obsessively monitoring the likes and comments is the norm for pre-teens and teens in this day and age.   “Social media is not real life,” said Essena O’Neill, a 19-year-old Australian Internet star who quit… Continue reading How The Media Affects Pre-Teens and Teens

Drug Overdoses – A Surprisingly Common Issue

A drug overdose occurs when a person consumes too much of a substance, whether prescribed, over-the-counter, legal, or illegal. Overdosing from drugs can be accidental or intentional. You have overdosed if you have taken more than the recommended amount of a drug or enough to harm your body’s functions.   Overdoses can have serious medical consequences,… Continue reading Drug Overdoses – A Surprisingly Common Issue

Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong – A Big Price to Pay for Beauty

Do you always scroll through RealSelf and dream about getting that nose job or BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift, for those not familiar with the term)? You may want to think again. Even non-surgical procedures like the famous CoolSculpting (basically freezing your fat cells) have dangerous consequences. Read on to find out more.   Remember that BBL… Continue reading Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong – A Big Price to Pay for Beauty

The Top 7 Benefits of Getting Better, More High-Quality Sleep

How Much Sleep Is Ideal, Anyway?   Sleep deprivation can be extremely harmful to your physical and mental health, resulting in unpleasant symptoms. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, difficulty remembering information, a reduced attention span, sluggish thinking, decreased sexual desire, poor decision making, irritability, daytime sleepiness, and other mood problems.   The amount of sleep… Continue reading The Top 7 Benefits of Getting Better, More High-Quality Sleep

7 Things to Know About Stem Cell Therapy

What Are Stem Cells?    Stem cells generate new cells for the body as it grows and replaces damaged or lost specialized cells. They can do so due to two distinct properties:   Types Of Stem Cells   There are three main types of stem cells:  Embryonic Stem Cells   Embryonic stem cells replenish an embryo’s cell count as… Continue reading 7 Things to Know About Stem Cell Therapy

10 Biggest Public Health Challenges

Welcome to our blog where we dive into the top 10 public health challenges affecting our global community. Get ready to explore the issues that are shaping our well-being in today’s interconnected and fast-paced world. From infectious diseases to mental health concerns, we’ll break down these challenges, sharing real stories and stats that show their… Continue reading 10 Biggest Public Health Challenges

PTSD in Veterans – What You Need to Know

Far too many veterans struggle with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). In fact, a striking 30% of Vietnam vets developed PTSD. People who’ve witnessed or experienced a life-threatening or traumatic event like military combat, shootings, violence or rape can have PTSD. Read on to find out more.   Causes   PTSD develops following a traumatic event. This can… Continue reading PTSD in Veterans – What You Need to Know