An estimated 1 in every 100 adults suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Because not all forms of this condition present themselves the same way, it can be difficult to diagnose. Knowing the different types of OCD and their related symptoms can help you recognize the warning signs of OCD and take the necessary steps toward diagnosis. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable and irrational...
So, you want to be a great pediatric nurse? Well then, you have come to the right place! Pediatric nurses are responsible for taking care of and providing care to younger patients, from new-born babies to teenagers. So, if you like working with and working for children and providing support, then pediatric nursing may be the right career path for you. Continue to read on in order to learn about the four skills that you...
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in people who are exposed to smoke or people who do smoke. Smoking has always been advised to be the most injurious habit for the health of the body. Smoking a cigarette made with nicotine emits smoke that has about 7000 chemicals in it. This makes it an extremely risky habit for the body. More men are affected by lung cancer than women. Cancer is...
It’s said that the cost of healthcare in the United States has rapidly increased during the past several decades. Further, it has been a cause of concern for both the healthcare community as well as patients and other concerned stakeholders. A study conducted on adult participants found a significant number of people choose not to undergo medical care when ill due to the fear of how it’d impact their finances. For medical personnel treating patients,...
You can always be young at heart but getting physically older is inevitable. And as much as some people don’t want to age, we cannot avoid it. What they can do, instead, is to slow down the process of aging. Everything you do impacts how quickly or slowly your body develops. It all depends on your lifestyle, eating, and exercising habits. At some point, aging could be frightening to many. And who can blame them?...
By Susan Roy 70 percent of people have experienced a traumatic event. Only some of them go on to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) such as flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and insomnia. The condition can be debilitating and is associated with higher risks of suicide and substance abuse. To diagnose PTSD, mental health providers have traditionally relied on their own more subjective interviews of patients and patients’ self-reporting. Now, machine learning technologies may...
Many of those who purchase dog products online do so because they are trying to find food, toys, bedding and more that will make their beloved pet both happier and healthier. At the same time, some products can make living with our pets more convenient, too — e.g., self-filling feeding bowls — but that’s more of a side note. We all want our dogs to be healthy, first because we love them and they are...
It’s not always easy to know when someone is struggling with alcoholism. It can be disguised or hidden among people who only drink socially, and think their alcohol use is not a problem, for that reason. They may eventually find that they drink larger amounts of alcohol more frequently, until they end up being unable to enjoy themselves, or relax, without drinking alcohol. If you or any of your loved ones have a problem with...
Each person has different needs when recovering from alcohol and drug-use disorders, especially when those conditions are problematic and cause significant distress. The first day at rehab may be intimidating; even if individuals want to quit the addiction, they still can be nervous if they are unaware of what to expect. Knowing the day-to-day activities in rehab helps keep the mind at ease. Read more to understand the standard features of programs in a rehab...
If you’ve ever wanted to get healthier and decided to try fitness tracking with an app, you might have discovered that we, the world, haven’t quite solved it yet. At one point, I was tracking how many calories I burned and consumed, and within the few days I was about to quit as I ran into what felt like a ridiculous problem. It was easy at first, and tracking my workouts was a breeze as...
