The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll not only in economic aspects but also in people’s mental health. Although staying at home has given everyone a much-needed rest from the hustle of daily life, avoiding the outdoors for long periods has affected everyone negatively in different ways. Loneliness and isolation are two of the
The first thing you have to know about exercising is when it’s best to do it and how often you should engage in this activity. This is to make sure you get to maximize your time and keep a balanced lifestyle. When is the Best Time to Exercise? You might notice that each person has
In modern America, healthcare is big business. In fact, it is so big that it is estimated that America’s annual expenditure on healthcare is over 3 trillion dollars or $11,072 per capita. This expenditure dwarfs that of any other country, the nearest being Switzerland with an average expenditure of $8,000 per capita. The sheer size
In November 2007, Rhode Island Hospital hogged the spotlight when the news reported that they operated on the wrong side of the head of an 82-year-old woman. Fortunately, they weren’t too far into the operation before they realized their mistake. However, this wasn’t the first time it happened in the same healthcare facility. Before this,
Social media– almost everyone has it or has at least used it once. With more than 8 out of 10 Americans using social media and other digital resources to get their news, companies are making the shift to digital to keep up with the times. Retail stores are not the only ones making the shift, but so
You may think only charitable foundations can organize medical missions, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Big or small businesses, in fact, can also host it successfully. You don’t even have to be in the medical industry. In the Philippines, megacorporation J.G. Summit Petrochemicals Group held a medical mission on Valentine’s Day two years
One of the primary ways of providing sustenance to our body is by having a well-balanced diet and proper hydration. Most of us want to be a better version of ourselves, and having a healthy and fit lifestyle is one of the best ways of doing it. Normally, most people would associate “diet” with exercise
The spine or backbone is the central support of the human body. It is comprised of several vertebrae, bones that protect and provide support to the spinal cord and the surrounding nerves. The spine is responsible for keeping us upright; it connects the head, shoulders, arms, chest, pelvis, and legs to each other. It also
Taking care of a patient in the hospital isn’t terribly helpful. For one, there isn’t a lot of things you can do while looking out for your sick relative. But what if you’re the one being looked after in the hospital? That’s a major problem. After all, you can’t do that much if an apparatus
The water flowing out of your tap is not purely made of hydrogen and oxygen. There are other minerals that are added to tap water, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. The United Kingdom has one of the safest water supplies for public consumption in the world. However, that does not guarantee that the
