Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Did you know that babies can suffer from tooth decay? Dental problems such as tooth decay and tooth cavity aren't just experienced by adults. A recent study with collected data between 2015-2016 revealed that over 43% of U.S. kids from the age of two have cavities resulting from tooth decay. For a two-year-old to have a cavity, it means the decay started while they were toddlers. The primary teeth of a baby, also known as baby teeth, have thinner and softer enamel than that of adults. As such, when it's exposed to factors that cause tooth decay, the enamel is…

When 2021 began, cautious optimism seemed warranted. The COVID-19 vaccines were on their way to the general public, the winter wave of infections seemed to have reached a plateau and the future seemed much brighter. It’s true that the vaccines available to us now are still very successful and the booster shots now being offered to Americans are reason still to celebrate. It almost goes without saying, though, that with the continued rise in coronavirus infections among the unvaccinated and increased worry about breakthrough infections and waning vaccine efficacy, the end of 2021 looks far different than what we hoped…

Stress has sadly become a part of our daily lives. The worst affected are the young working adults who spend their time entangled with chores. The economic and personal complications only add to the stress of their daily lives. The coronavirus pandemic was worst for many individuals, who spend most of their working hours in front of a screen. Research by the American organization the Recovery village states that more than 25% of adults suffer from extreme stress. Stress and anxiety levels interlink with each other. The figures are from before the pandemic, and the latest ones expect to be…

Occupational therapies are treatments that enhance overall health and independence. With all the advancements in occupational therapies, there is no reason to struggle in your home environment, workplace, or your own body. Whether it’s yoga therapy in Geelong or investing in some life-changing tech, this article has a list of modern occupational therapies that will help you reach your maximum potential in 2024. Yoga Therapy Yoga therapy is not just regular yoga. A yoga therapist will create a tailored experience to treat and manage your health concerns and provide you with a customised home yoga routine to ensure that the…

Online school has become the new norm since the pandemic struck. With this sudden shift in the education system, students and teachers have adjusted to a new learning model. Its implications drastically changed how we focus on our lessons and how productive we are in our studies. We’ve all faced when we want to achieve our study goals but cannot and find ourselves scrolling through social media. Here are a few Important tips that will help you spend a productive session with realistic goals, have a clear mind, and effectively manage your time. These tips will help keep you sane…

The decision on when to begin hospice care is arrived at after conversations between the family and the patient. Sometimes there might be sentiments of resistance from the patient, the doctors, or the caregivers because it feels like going to hospice is giving up. It however should not be viewed as such since active treatment can still be given while in hospice. Hospice care is also founded on the notion that death is a part of life and we should accept it and make the best provision for a comfortable transition. Learning that you are going to lose a loved…

If you have come to a juncture in life where you feel overburdened by alcohol addiction, you need to take a proactive stance. Don’t be ashamed about entering rehab, as it is one of the most positive things you can do. In fact, there are plenty of good reasons to take this step to turn your life around, and they all make logical sense. While a change is scary, it also means freedom, as it releases you from the grip of alcohol. Therefore, this life-changing step is a move you will never regret. To make sure you are making the…

Has your doctor just given you a new “diabetes” diagnosis? If so, you need to stay focused to avoid a medical crisis later on down the road. Your doctor will advise you to get to know your condition, then your medicine. You can apply this data to any medical issue that may occur in the future. Being a new diabetic is never easy. In fact, it can be very stressful because there is so much to learn. Physicians advise their diabetic patients to adopt and follow a strict regimen. The regimen should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, routine blood…

The world's population isn't getting any younger — in fact, there are more people over 60 than ever before, and that figure's going nowhere but up. According to the World Health Association, the percentage of the world's elderly population will rise from 12% to 22%, to around 426 million people. With aging, inevitably, comes an increase in health problems, and the associated toll it can take on both the patient and the healthcare system seeking to support them. Because the average lifespan is also longer than ever, thanks in part to advances in medical technology, there will soon be more…

Healthcare is one of the most rewarding sectors to work in it provides the opportunity to interact with brand-new people from all different backgrounds every single day. No two days are the same within any healthcare job and you will be faced with exciting challenges every day. There are hundreds of different jobs within healthcare, so you are bound to find one that appeals to your nature. Regardless of which specific area of medicine you choose to work in, you will need to have a particular set of characteristics to succeed in your role. Healthcare workers need to be empathetic…