Hormones can do wild and wonderful things to our bodies and minds. Sometimes however, they are detrimental and they don’t add much to our lives, instead they take away. This can be things like depression, mood swings, having a weaker immune system and having an unpredictable appetite, sex drive and sleep cycle. The issue is, […]
How To Be A Good Patient
If you want to be as healthy as you can, you need to have a good relationship with your doctor. You don’t want to spend all your time in your doctor’s office though. Here’s what your doctor wishes you knew, so you could be the best patient to help them give you the best care. […]
How To Deal With A Life-Changing Diagnosis
Medical diagnoses are always going to be charged with emotion. From the final diagnosis of a condition you were sure you had, allowing you to finally get treatment, to the simple diagnosis of a wholly benign condition when you were worried it was something serious. Whatever the case, you will go through a lot of […]
Easy Ways to Encourage Your Kids to get Active
One significant concern for lots of moms and dads is that their children are getting too much screen time and are not spending enough time outside. This leaves many parents worried that their kids are not getting enough physical activity to stay fit and healthy. Finding ways to encourage the kids to put down their […]
How Rosie Huntington-Whiteley And Gia Couture Are Changing The Way We Feel About Feet
Beauty is a broad spectrum, but feet very rarely make an appearance. In fact, with around 12% of the population experiencing podophobia (a fear of feet) at least once in their lives, many designers have simply never delved into this potentially inflammatory aspect. During lockdown, English model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley collaborated with Gia Couture […]
What To Ask When Seeing A Doctor
Seeing a doctor can be a scary thing; whether you have genuine anxiety over booking a doctor’s appointment, or you just hate walking into the doctor’s office/hospital, you can get very uncomfortable just at the thought of having to see a healthcare specialist. And when you’re feeling so overwhelmed and a bit fearful like this, […]
Here’s Why Caring For Pets Is Good For Your Health
Pets are part of the family, offering companionship, comedy and fun for their favorite people. But pets also provide a boost to your health. Caring for our four-, two- or no-legged (think snakes) companions can improve our physical and mental wellbeing in a variety of ways, from lowering stress to developing better physical health. Here’s […]
Signs Someone You Love Is Drinking Too Much
When you have someone in your close circle of friends or family that is drinking too much, it can be difficult to intervene. You may find that you don’t know what the signs are so you’re not sure if you should say something. On the other hand, if you do definitely know, you’re perhaps unsure […]
The Doctor Won’t See You Now! How To Cope With Medical Anxiety
It’s a very common experience to worry about going to the doctor, but if it has been many years since your last check-up or exam, you need to realize that having iatrophobia (the medical name for fear of doctors) can stem from general anxiety. We get anxious because we fear the unknown and imagine the […]
5 Tips To Help You Keep at Your Weight Loss Journey
Weight loss is a resolution most people jot down at the beginning of the year. However, some do not fulfil their goals due to various reasons, avoidable and unavoidable. It is a journey that is easier said than done. It will help if you put in a lot of physical and emotional efforts to achieve […]