How To Spot Fake News Related to Covid-19

75%. According to a survey done exclusively for BuzzFeed News by Ipsos Public Affairs (polling over 3000 American adults), that’s the number of Americans that believe fake news.   You could say that right now, we’re suffering from an infodemic. No, you didn’t misread that. A term coined by the WHO (World Health Organization) an infodemic… Continue reading How To Spot Fake News Related to Covid-19

Finding the Perfect Doctor for You – A Guide

Are you at your wit’s end trying to find a doctor for your and your family’s needs? Whether you’re looking to switch primary care providers or want a specialist to treat a set of specific symptoms, you may want to follow these recommendations when selecting the proper healthcare provider for your medical treatment.   Determine Your… Continue reading Finding the Perfect Doctor for You – A Guide

7 of Your Most Common Questions About Cancer, Answered

What Is Cancer?     To put it simply, cancer is a disease or a large group of diseases that occur when abnormal cells in your body multiply uncontrollably. The cancer cells have the potential to spread to other parts of the body via your blood and lymph nodes.     What Are the Different Types of Cancer?     … Continue reading 7 of Your Most Common Questions About Cancer, Answered

Are Booster Shots for COVID-19 Effective?

You’re probably already familiar with the term, but a booster shot is a vaccine that boosts an individual’s immunity after a certain period of time. It is typically administered as a small injection in the arm or thigh. Booster shots boost protection against diseases such as hepatitis A and B, tetanus, and diphtheria.   What we’ll… Continue reading Are Booster Shots for COVID-19 Effective?

How Canadian Healthcare Works – 3 Things You Should Know

Considering moving to Canada? Or maybe you’re a new immigrant or refugee wanting to learn more about Canada’s healthcare system. Whatever the case, you want to do your due diligence and educate yourself before beginning your adventure in the Great White North. Well, we’ve got you covered.    Medicare, AKA Canada’s public healthcare system, is mainly… Continue reading How Canadian Healthcare Works – 3 Things You Should Know

6 Common Occupational Injuries in Healthcare

If you are in the field of healthcare and perform the duty of a healthcare worker, then it is of immense importance to avoid the most common occupational injuries. Thus, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the most common occupational injuries in healthcare so that it becomes easier to be avoided by being careful. 

Top 5 Strategies to Reduce Stress in Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers happen to be one of the major warriors of the nation especially during the deadly COVID 19 pandemic. So, it is extremely important to keep these workers free from stress to enhance their performance. To make stress management easy and the betterment of the mental health of healthcare workers, we have listed down a few vital stress reduction strategies that come in handy. 

Stress in Healthcare Workers – A Major Point of Concern

The amount of stress in the lives of healthcare workers is increasing at an alarming rate. This, in turn, can prove to be detrimental to their health as well as their profession. Thus, it becomes very important to know about the types and causes of stress in healthcare workers so that it can be handled in the most appropriate manner.