Memory is crucial to our well-being and survival. It helps us learn new skills and avoid repeating terrible mistakes. It also makes us who we are, as we are shaped by our experiences, connections, and decisions. It allows people of all tribes to pass on traditions and culture as well as make plans and look forward to the future. That is why memory loss is so tragic. The person loses the sense of their identity...
**Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) for support and resources.** Marriage is often seen as a blissful union and represents the undying commitment of love that two people have for each other. However, marriage doesn’t always lead to happily ever after. With so many couples going to marriage counseling and filing for divorce, the perception that marriage is...
Though mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic, certain demographics are often overlooked. One subject that does not have enough discourse is the mental health of men and boys. Men have unique challenges with their mental health due to stigmas around the subject and the encouragement of toxic masculinity in society. These issues not only harm the mental health of men but also prevent them from getting the care they need. This article aims...
Over the years, breast augmentation has emerged as a safe, effective, and popular procedure for increasing breast size. American women consider it for benefits beyond aesthetics as it can enhance confidence and self-esteem. It is ideal for correcting the volume loss due to weight loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or natural aging. The plastic surgery procedure has an impressive success rate, but you can do your bit to improve the results. After all, you will want only...
**Content Warning: Please be advised, the below article mentions topics that include prescription medication, abuse of medication, and addiction. The information found in the article is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have.** With more people caring for their mental health, many consider medication as a treatment for their conditions and disorders. However, medication is not the...
Menopause is a major transition for many people. It begins around the middle years (40s and 50s) and can for a few years. This is a long transition and can result in some major physical and mental health changes. The effects of menopause on mental health are not as understood by the public as its effects on physical health. For example, many people don’t realize that menopause may develop or worsen mental health conditions such...
Loss of hearing isn’t a new health condition. Many people have suffered and still suffering through this health issue. Until it was the 16th century, it was discovered that people suffering from hearing loss also suffered from different disabilities, which started discrimination against them. Pedro, a Spanish monk, taught a nobleman’s deaf son to write, read and speak and do mathematics, and then the fact was dismissed. In the recent era, hearing aids have advanced...
Being as healthy as you possibly can be is important. If you are not as healthy as you would like to be, you need to start taking steps to improve your situation. If you do not focus on your efforts at this moment in time, then you will find that you will still be in the same position further down the line. It may be two months down the line, or it may one year...
The whole world has been battling an invisible virus for almost two years now. This virus is highly infectious and may even prove fatal for some people. In addition, it has been noted that people who have underlying health problems such as diabetes, cholesterol, heart diseases, or blood pressure are more likely to develop severe symptoms because of the virus. In small towns such as Branford, CT, only 52 beds are available for Covid patients,...
One of the most requested treatments for eyelids is upper eyelid rejuvenation, more formally known as an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. The goal of this procedure is to reduce the effects of aging by removing excess skin, muscle, and fat around the eyes, reducing the appearance of droopy eyelids. An upper eyelid rejuvenation procedure can provide a more youthful look by reducing the look of tired or angry eyes. If the procedure is successful, patients should...
