Sleep is essential to our lives. It allows our bodies to rest mentally and regenerate some damage they accrued during the day. However, for some of us, having good enough sleep is elusive, and one of the culprits is sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition that causes an individual to […]
Therapeutic communication is defined as the face-to-face process of interacting that focuses on advancing the physical and emotional well-being of a patient. For people outside of the medical profession, a hospital or doctor’s office can be intimidating place. The job of making a patient feel comforted and cared for often falls on the shoulders of […]
By: Brenda A. Stevens, Ph.D.: An Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Lynette S. Ellerbrock, M.S., A School Psychologist Intern in the Warren County Public Schools, Lebanon, Ohio. Crisis intervention is emergency first aid for mental health (Ehly, 1986). This digest provides a brief, conceptual overview of […]
Xanax is a brand of alprazolam a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorders with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia). How Does Blue Xanax bars and Other Types of Benzodiazepines Work? Blue Xanax bars like other benzodiazepines, produce a state of calm in users. […]
According to the World Health Organization, 650 million adults were obese in 2016, and worldwide, obesity has tripled since 1975. It’s no laughing matter, either. Being obese can lead to a number of health problems, including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and kidney and liver failure. The best news is that obesity is largely preventable. While […]
I cannot tell you my name, where I live, or even the specialty within which I practice medicine. I cannot do so for I have been shamed, embarrassed, and at times stigmatized. Even today, years later, I fear retribution, liability, and even prosecution. Some of this may have been deserved at one time, but today […]
In a Biochemistry program, you will study disciplines at the intersection of biology and chemistry, exploring life at the molecular level. Basically, you will be given an opportunity to build interdisciplinary knowledge, which enables getting a job in biotech, research, medicine, and many more fields. Since Biochemistry majors obtain a solid education in both […]
Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical and mental health, sanitation, personal hygiene, control of infectious diseases, and organization of health services. From the normal human interactions involved in dealing with the many problems of social life, there has emerged a recognition of the importance of community […]
Honey is a naturally sweet and golden liquid that tastes delicious on warm toast and works well in both sweet and savory recipes. “Nigeria currently produces about 15,000 tonnes of honey and 2,500 tonnes of bee wax annually, less than three percent of her potential 800,000 and 70,000 tonnes respectively. Honey is many things to […]
According to a Redbook poll, 74% of women say a bad hair day makes them feel less confident. So, when your hair is in good shape, it undoubtedly looks better, and the chances of that happening are far less likely— or at least less frequent. The challenge is your strands are constantly prone to hair […]
