The cannabis plant, also known colloquially as marijuana, weed, or pot, has been used by humans for various purposes for thousands of years. Though it’s popularly known as a recreational drug, its primary use in many ancient cultures was as an herbal medicine, a practice that likely began in Asia around 500 BC. In modern times, research on the medicinal potentials of cannabis … [Read more...]
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How to Spot the Signs of Low Testosterone Levels in Men
What is Testosterone? Before we get into how to tell if your testosterone levels are low, let's first take a step back and answer the question "what is testosterone?" Testosterone is a hormone that's produced by the testicles in men and, to a lesser extent, the ovaries in women. It plays an important role in sexual development, bone and muscle growth, and mood regulation. If … [Read more...]
Why soft skills in nursing are important
Every industry requires professionals to have certain skills. When it comes to nursing, clinical skills have always been emphasized. When it comes to working with patients and their family members, however, soft skills are the most observable. Patients are unable to assess the clinical skills of nurses. The way that they rate their experience will depend on the healthcare … [Read more...]
Can Playgrounds Help Build Self-Confidence in Children?
Self-confidence helps children embrace themselves, cope with failure and make logical decisions. Self-esteem often serves a motivational function, helping children explore their full potential and strive towards fulfilling personal goals, according to an article by MentalHelp. Further, it helps them to be their best self at school, with friends and at home. The ideal way to … [Read more...]
Is Your Wrist Hurting?
Wrist pain is mostly caused by sudden injuries. Underlying health conditions and accidents are also common causes. Roughly 178.9 age-standardized wrist fractures per 100,000 individuals occurred globally, as per a research article published on BMJ Journals. This is another cause of severe hand pain that can restrict daily activities. The good news is that there are ample … [Read more...]
