Sleep is a vital part of both physical and mental well-being. People who get less than 6 hours of the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep are at high risk of diseases like stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. You spend about a third of your life sleeping, so it is important to make it a priority. A comfortable mattress is often the first step to … [Read more...]
12 Unique Ways to Style Your Scrubs
If you’re a medical professional who loves to express yourself with fashion, you might feel a bit boxed-in by the typical scrubs uniform. But the truth is that there are tons of different ways to wear scrubs that go beyond the standard, whether it involves integrating funky prints or going with an out-of-the-box color combo. In this article, we cover a few fun ideas for ways to … [Read more...]
Five Steps to Saving a Life with an AED
The human heart is an incredible organ despite it being only 8 to 10 ounces in weight. Every day, the heart beats around 100,000 times to pump roughly 2,000 gallons of your blood through the thousands of miles of blood vessels throughout your body. Sudden cardiac death, which can occur due to cardiac arrest without medical intervention, claims the lives of more than 350,000 … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Breast Enlargements
Breast implants are pockets of liquid that are placed inside a breast to increase its size or adjust its appearance. There are two main kinds, containing either saline (salt water) or silicone (a squishy gel). Let’s look at the fascinating history of breast implants and breast enlargement. Back in 1895, the Austrian surgeon Vincenz Czerny, known as ‘the father of … [Read more...]
Here’s Why You Need To See A Podiatrist If You’re Diabetic
If you have diabetes, chances are you were or will be asked by your doctor to go see a podiatrist or a foot doctor. Hearing it may seem weird at first, but you should probably just obey your GPs. Because your condition and your foot are connected more than you know. But before we delve into the details of what they do to help anyone with diabetes, let’s understand the … [Read more...]
Joey Klein, Founder of Inner Matrix Systems on Five Ways to Deal with Loneliness During COVID-19 (Sponsored)
As some countries slowly emerge from government-mandated lockdown, much of the world remains isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A debilitating feeling of loneliness is a concerning problem for more and more people. In this article, Joey Klein, Inner Matrix Systems Founder and CEO looks at five ways to combat loneliness, both during times of lockdown and after the pandemic … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Being More Active as an Older Adult
As we get older, our bodies begin to age visually and physically, which means we can’t be as active as we once were. Retaining your muscle mass gets harder, moving your joints become a pain, and you can’t do the vigorous exercise you did in your youth. Staying active as we get older is important in reducing heart diseases, some types of cancer, and strokes. If you want to know … [Read more...]
Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Cancer is the leading killer disease on the planet. But the good news is, many types of cancer are preventable. For instance, adopting a healthy lifestyle significantly reduces your risk for certain cancers. Unfortunately, some risk factors like age and family history are beyond your control. However, there’s a lot you can do to protect yourself. Take charge of your health … [Read more...]
Essential Benefits of Home-Based Lab Testing
Regular checkups are an important tool in your health toolbox. Standard medical tests such as urine tests and blood analysis are usually the first indicatiors something has gone wrong. However, booking an appointment to get these diagnostic tests done can be difficult for many. This is where home testing kits become useful – patients can now get their medical test done at the … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Speed Up Post-Surgical Recovery
Are you about to have surgery and looking for ways to heal faster so you can get back to your daily routine? Recovering from surgery can be a drawn-out process for some, but if you heed your doctor and surgeon’s advice, maintaining your incision at home while taking proper precautions, you can be back at the gym or work in no time! Ready to get back on your feet? Here are 10 … [Read more...]
