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
Category: Trends & Opinions
Are Violent Video Games to Blame for Violence in Real Life?
The accused El Paso Walmart shooter, who killed 20 people and wounded 24 others in 2019, briefly referenced soldiers in a video game. History Of Video Games – Normal and Violent First, let’s take a look at the history of video games: It goes back to 1972 when Atari released its first game, Pong.… Continue reading Are Violent Video Games to Blame for Violence in Real Life?
All About the Placebo Effect
Chances are, you’ve probably heard about sugar pills or plain saline syringe injections appearing to help people with everything from cancer and fatigue to chronic pain. In this blog post, you’re going to find out everything there is to know about the famous placebo effect. What Is a Placebo Effect? When a person’s physical or… Continue reading All About the Placebo Effect
Why Diet Culture and Fat Shaming Needs to Disappear ASAP
Ingesting tapeworm eggs. That’s how far some will go to achieve their ideal weight. Touted as the ‘tapeworm diet,’ an alarming number of people attempt to lose weight this way. When you do the tapeworm diet, you ingest a pill that contains an egg from a tapeworm. Eventually, the tapeworm will hatch from the egg… Continue reading Why Diet Culture and Fat Shaming Needs to Disappear ASAP
Work From Home Healthcare Jobs – A Brief Guide
The first thing that pops into your mind when you think of work from home jobs as an employee in the healthcare industry would probably be, “Is that really possible?” Spoiler: they are! Well, we’re about to spill the beans on remote healthcare jobs, from the different types to the average salaries these opportunities offer.… Continue reading Work From Home Healthcare Jobs – A Brief Guide
De-stressing With Wearable Tech – Do They Actually Work?
Everyone gets stressed at some point, but unfortunately, stress is a routine part of their daily lives for many people. No matter where it comes from, long-term, chronic stress can harm your health and your ability to sleep and even function properly. Here in this blog post, we’ll look at how smart devices and wearables… Continue reading De-stressing With Wearable Tech – Do They Actually Work?
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
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?
The Pros and Cons of Doctors Using Social Media
The Perks of Posting Online on Social Media for Medical Professionals Spread the Word and Raise Awareness Medical workers can shed light on the public’s health concerns. They’ll have the inside scoop on all things health and medical-related, which will bring a unique, useful viewpoint to the community. Nip Misinformation in the Bud While social… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Doctors Using Social Media
Must-Know Tips for Getting Freebies as A Healthcare Worker
If you or someone you know is a healthcare worker, then you probably know that working your socks off is, by definition, part of the job description. Unfortunately, your efforts and sacrifices to the medical community mean taking a hit on your mental wellbeing. After Covid-19 reared its ugly head in late 2019, healthcare workers… Continue reading Must-Know Tips for Getting Freebies as A Healthcare Worker