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

On-The-Job Training Programs for Employees to Be the Best

What Exactly Is On-the-Job Training?   On-the-job training is a method of learning that takes place while working at a job. It can range from informal training sessions to more formalized programs, but it all boils down to getting real experience in an actual workplace, which means learning by doing—not just by watching others do it.  … Continue reading On-The-Job Training Programs for Employees to Be the Best

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

Telehealth 101: Video Visits Explained

What is Telemedicine?    Telemedicine is an umbrella term that encompasses how you and your doctor can communicate remotely using technology. It consists of telephone calls, video chats, emails, and messages.   Let’s take an example, say you have diabetes — telehealth may be able to help in the following ways:  How Does Telemedicine Work?    Currently, the… Continue reading Telehealth 101: Video Visits Explained