Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

As the world moves back into some sense of normalcy following the last few years and continues to open back up after the pandemic, its toll on people’s mental health has become glaringly apparent. And it’s not as if we weren’t already facing serious issues with this aspect of healthcare before. More and more, the need for quality mental health providers such as Safe Haven Health only grows. As we move beyond the stigmas and stereotypes associated with our emotional well-being, we must take advantage of the many fantastic opportunities we have to improve our mental wellness. Virtual or telemedicine…

OkLawsuits are filed against surgical facilities for a number of reasons, and one of these is known as “surgical error.” Surgery errors can include anything from an improper diagnosis leading to a missed issue that should have been diagnosed to infection after surgery. These errors can cause more than just discomfort as they can be fatal and cause severe permanent injuries. The most common cause of surgery errors does not have a medical team that is properly trained and experienced in the procedures they are performing. According to studies, this is one of the leading causes of surgery errors. The…

üExcluding skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US, with the American Cancer Society estimating that there will be almost 107,000 new cases [mfn]https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/about/key-statistics.html[/mfn] of this disease in 2023. While there is no surefire way to prevent this type of cancer, there are many risk factors that you can control—including your body weight, level of exercise, and diet. Some supplements also suggest that taking a multivitamin per day containing folic acid can help. In terms of diet, a 2022 study has found that the Keto (or low-carbohydrate) diet can be using to both prevent and…

When a child is born with injuries or damages that are less than serious, they can still have lasting impacts on the baby. A birth injury can affect the brain, muscles, or bones of a child and result in mild to moderate brain damage. These effects can cause motor skill and coordination problems, causing well-meaning parents to assume their children’s relationship with them is not properly progressing. Birth injuries can also result in health complications, causing developmental delays and problems in everyday life. Birth injuries can also affect the quality of a child’s life, leaving the baby with an impaired…

Stress is one of the most challenging emotions to manage and can have a negative impact on our physical and mental well-being. Positive thinking habits help us better manage our stress levels so that it does not become overwhelming. Here are some of the ways Sherief Abu-Moustafa recommends for people to develop positive thinking habits: Acknowledge Your Feelings It’s essential to recognize your feelings and be able to name them accurately. It will help you better understand why you are feeling stressed and how to manage it more effectively. If being able to identify your emotions feels foreign or uncomfortable,…