Each year, thousands upon thousands of people go to hospital to get cured, acquire an infection while in hospital, and die. In fact, this is so common that the elderly in particular say that the only reason they would go to hospital would be to die. While hospitals do a lot to prevent the spread…
Help spread the word about better bone health and get involved #LoveYourBones www.twitter.com/iofbonehealth Led by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, World Osteoporosis Day takes place every year to shine a light on the importance of bone health. This year’s theme, Love Your Bones: Protect Your Future, is focused on preventative methods and the importance of early action…
There is a lot of pressure on us to succeed. Giving up simply isn’t an option. We see it in sports, in our careers, and throughout our schooling. Quitting is seen as something negative, perhaps even something to be ashamed of. But there are plenty of times in life when quitting is the best thing…
Three well-studied elements—nature, music and laughter—create powerful physiological changes that help kids relax. By Sara Wiseman Portland, OR – November 2016 – Parents and grandparents are always seeking ways to help kids wind down. Yet so often the common choice: putting on a movie—actually stresses kids out more. That’s because most mainstream children’s media…
Go Healthy Next is all about YOUR HEATH I have to be honest. I was a bit skeptical when I was contacted by Go Healthy Next. I’m pretty mainstream when it comes to health products and healthcare in general…but…I can be open minded and I decided to give a more naturalistic approache a try. Go…
As the old saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But sometimes you don’t want the doctor to stay away. Sometimes you would much rather the doctor came to you. Healthcare is carried out in GP surgeries, hospitals or health clinics. These are fine when you’re able to get about easily and…
Lots of women will tell you that labor pain is like no other. It could potentially be the most painful thing any of us have to go through. Yet we do it again and again, because at the end of it we get our beautiful babies! There are ways you can make your labor more…
All states require drivers to have car insurance. While the specific requirements for car insurance will vary depending on which state you call home, the law is generally the same. Despite the legal ramifications, the Insurance Research Council (IRC) reported that about 13 percent of motorists in the U.S. were driving without insurance in 2014.…
As far as workplaces go, the construction site can be one of the most dangerous ones. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. When you’re dealing with big pieces of equipment and lots of materials being moved around, there’s a lot of risk involved. But those aren’t the only risks. People are surprised by the…
So many of us spend the majority of our waking hours sitting in an office. Hunching over a desk and being inside all day isn’t great for your health. Many things could affect how healthy you are at work, from using a computer to eating in the cafeteria. It’s not always easy to stay healthy,…
Life is all about choices, of course. But many people fail to make the right ones when it comes to their retirement. As you approach your senior years and think about giving up work, your choices will be limited depending on the previous choices you have made. Here are the biggest decisions you will need…
There are a few weeks to go, but the times when the clocks will “fall back” is nearly upon us. It’s impossible not to notice the evenings already creeping in faster, and the clocks changing is the final nail in summer’s coffin. It’s fall; and it’s only going to get darker, bleaker and less tolerable…