Child cognitive development from birth needs to be nurtured. Developing cognitive and brain abilities from a young age is essential in a child’s progress, and research shows that the more stimulation young children get in the early years the more chances they have of succeeding later on, so finding activities to support these findings really is a no-brainer (every pun intended). In today’s high-tech world, where it’s commonplace for children to spend more time on...
Afraid of going to the dentist is commonplace. Even though many patients cannot actually pinpoint where their fears stem from, the idea of going to the dentist holds many negative connotations for people. For some it is the smell that conjures up bad childhood experiences. For others it is the noise of the machines that ring in your ears long after you have left the treatment room. But for quite a few it is the...
HOLISTAL is on a mission to change our healthcare journey. They believe the focus should be on prevention, rather than treatment. In order to tackle this problem, the Stockholm-based startup has developed a digital platform providing personalized dietary & lifestyle support to individuals. To learn more about HOLISTAL, we conducted an interview with Daniel Zand, CEO and co-founder of HOLISTAL. 1. Although healthcare information and education is easily available nowadays, why do you think people are still...
Sadly, many people today no longer know how to take control of their own health. In fact, 7 out of 10 of us will develop a lifestyle-related disease at some point in our lives. With all the readily available knowledge and education on health and wellness in today’s modern world, we should have all the information we need to make our health a priority. So why do we continue to struggle? One major reason...
When someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, it can feel as though the entire world has come to an abrupt stop. So many questions are left open and you want to do the very best to ensure they receive the best support and health care possible. It doesn’t necessarily mean that they immediately have to leave their home and check into a hospital or a nursing home facility — learning about...
If you think you know how to look after your smile, you could be in for a shock. Most of us do our best to keep our pearly whites in top shape, but with myths and old wives’ tales floating around, many people have fallen victim to false information. Below, you’ll find some of the most commonly believed dental myths that could be stopping you from taking proper care of your teeth or receiving that...
Virtual assistants such as Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa are now part of many people’s everyday life (they turn on their music for them, answer their questions and are an ever present companion in their lives). However, there is burgeoning research and theory that suggests that they may be useful in helping build an appropriate care package for those with dementia. So, let’s explore the evidence. Here are some ways in which these technologies...
Every day we hear something about pollution. The air we breathe, and the water we drink are polluted. You can’t help but feel very helpless in this situation. You do not know what to do. You can’t entirely trust anybody. There are many health issues that may appear because of contaminated drink and food. So, you do everything in order to protect yourself and your family as much as you can. In recent years there...
Shimmer Research, a global leader in wearable technology for research applications, announced that it has been honored with two GHP International Life Sciences Awards – Best Clinical Trials Wearable Sensor Technology Company USA, and Best Researcher Wearable Wireless Technology Provider 2019. On this occasion, we conducted an interview with Geoffrey Gill, president of Shimmer Americas, to learn more. 1. Can you tell us more about Shimmer Research? Shimmer is a division of Realtime Technologies, a...
Massage therapy, whether from a massage wynnum clinic or a Thai spa, involves the manipulation of body muscles and tissues. The treatment is offered by a specialist called a massage therapist. There are different types of massage and though each one of them is designed to accomplish a specific thing, the main goal is often muscle relaxation. For instance, sports massage is designed for individuals who often participate in sports and as a result, overstrain...
