Category: Symptoms & Cure

5 Fingernail Health Signs That You Should Not Ignore

Little did you know, but your nails could tell your health-related issues that you did not know existed in your body. Fingernails and health are closely linked and can tell issues related to your system or skin.   So, the next time you decide to have your nails done, double-check and see if there are… Continue reading 5 Fingernail Health Signs That You Should Not Ignore

Common Symptoms Of Stress In The Body

Upset stomach and back pains? Frequent Headaches? Easily get irritated? Don’t ignore the symptoms. These could all point to one cause: Stress.  While stress is a normal body response and, at times, can be beneficial, it is counterintuitive when our stress symptoms are unmanaged. That is why it is important to include stress management in… Continue reading Common Symptoms Of Stress In The Body

Travelling Abroad? Avoid These Common Illnesses and Diseases

Travelling abroad is a unique, novel experience (unless you’re an experienced travel nomad!). You get to try new cuisines, experience a new culture, immerse yourself in a new language, and spend time in various environments.    All of these changes are exciting and have the potential to improve both mental and physical health. If you are… Continue reading Travelling Abroad? Avoid These Common Illnesses and Diseases

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

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

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

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

Effects of Climate Change on Health

Impact on the health of humans as a result of climate change can be far-reaching and can prove to be detrimental if not taken care of in the right way. Moreover, it becomes important to know how climate change affects human health so that appropriate precautions and care can be taken.