By Ted W. Baxter Before I had my massive ischemic stroke back in 2005, I was already paying attention to wellness and nutrition — or so I thought. I was fit and ate a balanced diet. I exercised for mind as well as body — I was so driven back then that exercise was a must to calm down. But after the stroke, when I pieced together the events leading up to that life-changing event, I realized that...
The healthcare industry is a highly significant sector of today’s society. Without proper healthcare, many people will be more susceptible to diseases. The health sector is the backbone of society, which is why it’s important to keep it running well enough to provide the necessary needs of the population. Working as a health care professional is both a moral choice and a smart one. Here are five reasons why you should consider an opportunity in...
Canadian company MEDISTIK, Inc. has been successfully selling its topical pain management solution exclusively through professional health clinics for 14 years, and has now launched into the consumer space, working hard to get it into the hands of everyday people. Currently, the brand offers three different systems—a long lasting extra strength stick, a fast acting extra strength spray, and an ice natural fast acting roll-on. Together, these three products are able to address most of...
The world of health and the production of medication has had a huge impact on the world that we live in as a whole. However, with so much changing, it can be difficult to make a decision that works for you. In this article, we will be providing you with some of the top health news of 2021 that could revolutionise the world and the way we travel in 2021. Changes To Travelling In 2021...
It’s the time of year when we look ahead with clear eyes, when we put away the chaos of the previous twelve months and think about how we can be more organised, more productive, and more effective in the year to come. Resolutions have been made, sleep has been caught up on, and it is time that we stop making excuses and start getting proactive. But how can we make sure that we keep to...
2020 was a challenging year for most people. Many of us have been quarantined in our homes due to the Covid 19 pandemic and have found it difficult to stick to a healthy diet and exercise regime. Subsequently, the pounds have piled on, and some of us find that we need to tackle the weight gain before it has a detrimental impact on our health and fitness. Here are some ways to help shift that...
Healthcare facilities are unique environments where patients receive appropriate care and intervention. In such settings, workers are expected to deliver precision quality care to produce favorable outcomes. However, these institutions of care can also present significant hazards to workers’ health and well-being. Managers can address this issue by implementing a comprehensive healthcare safety strategy that ensures that workplace accidents are minimized. It also fosters a pro-active safety culture where workers are empowered to enforce safety...
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’re probably familiar with the idea that weight loss comes down to calories in vs. calories out – and yes, this is technically true. If you eat more calories than you burn, you store the extra energy as fat. On the contrary, when you eat fewer calories than you need, your body will get its energy from your stored fat cells instead, leading to a dip in the...
Like most universities throughout the world, many are being forced to switch to online education once lockdown had been announced. It certainly took a lot to get used to, particularly when all students had to utilize the apps that they had never even heard of in the past (Like video calling apps such as Zoom). Here are some of the ways in which digital learning is advancing the medical field and the lives of medical...
As we await the transition to a new administration in the White House, several topics come to the forefront of people’s minds. Healthcare changes are probably a top contender. With the question, ‘Why does getting the medications I need at affordable prices have to be so complicated?’ reverberating in your mind. About fifteen years ago, pharmacist Mark Wright got fed up seeing how much paying the ‘middleman’ affected prescription drug prices and decided to do...
