Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Life is so busy and stressful these days and when we get the rare opportunity to have a day off then it’s a good idea to use it to de-stress. There are various ways to achieve this and much of it depends on what you like to do and what your preferences are. Here we look at 5 of the best ways to de-stress when you find yourself with a day off. Sleep In Lack of sleep is one of the biggest contributors to stress, it’s said that the optimum amount of sleep for a grown adult is 7-8 hours…

Sleep is essential for the normal functioning of our body; moreover, there is nothing more mentally frustrating and physically deteriorating that laying in the bed, tossing and turning, waiting for sleep to come. Whether it is work-related issues, relationship problems or any other stressful things that are taking your sleep away, the impact on your health can be destructive if you don’t get enough sleep. Sleeping is essential for the body; it allows our body and mind to relax and get some rest. It will enable us to recharge and freshen up, but if you don’t get the right amount…

Depression is a risk factor for dementia and heart disease but is not hard to endure. Many reasons can cause depressive symptoms in an adult. We ask Dr Serge A. Kozak (FRACGP MBBS BMedSc DCH) from DJM, says that it’s a good idea to see your doctor or consult a mental health specialist if you are going through mood or cognitive changes that last more than a few weeks. Below we’ll explain the four most common type of depression. Major depression: This type is a state where a dark mood is consuming, and ones lose interest in all activities…

The prevention of pressure ulcers should be of utmost importance to healthcare staff everywhere, no matter what type of facility. Performing a regular assessment of patients’ propensity for the development of pressure ulcers should be a core component of the provision of healthcare. Communication and the transfer of data about the prevention of pressure ulcers is an area that needs much more research, even though the lack of research has been identified as a catalyst for PU incidents. Medical staff should always have a firm comprehension of what factors put a patient’s skin integrity in danger of being compromised. Being…

If there have been times when you have brushed and you have seen blood in your sink, this is probably a sign that you may have gum disease. Better to keep an eye on this because gum disease can be indicators of health risks like heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, and even cancer. If you spot it early, you can treat it faster and better.  Difference between Gingivitis and periodontitis Gingivitis is a fancy medical term for the inflammation of gums that usually leads to sensitivity and bleeding. The progression of this very swelling is called periodontitis, this is when it becomes…

Depression is a severe and unfortunately, common psychological disorder. According to recent statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 264 million people all over the world are affected by depression. Still, even though depression is such a massive problem, there is a serious lack of awareness about it. Depression is quite different from day to day mood shifts and negative emotional responses. Especially when it lasts for a long time, and has a severe intensity, it can become extremely dangerous and concerning for our health. Depression isn’t only detrimental for your physical and psychological health, but it also…

Tenaculum forceps are gynaecological instruments used to grab a hold of tissues or cervix during a surgical procedure. It is a type of locking forceps that stays in the spot where it was locked in. Tenaculum forceps allow steady holding of tissues while the surgical procedure may be performed. It also guarantees that there is no tissue in the surgical site and helps control the tissues as and when necessary. There are a number of tenaculum forceps available, each of which can serve a different purpose, and thus be made differently. The tenaculum forceps have thick, thin handles that are…

Desiccators are one of the most important equipments that is used in a science lab. You can see many preserved slats that you use in the experiments are preserved with the help of these Desiccators. You can get so many things done with the help of Desiccators, and it will help you to get a long way up to the top. Desiccators are not that expensive, and the new era has come up with many electric Desiccators that use electricity to create the vacuum automatically. Here we have come up with a guide for you that will help you to…

The Laminar Flow hood is one of the most important equipments that people use in labs. The main task of all types of these laminar goods is to produce a free environment that doesn’t let any contaminant to get added even in the air. So, the vertical laminar flow hood is also the same as the horizontal laminar flow hood and the only difference is the passage of the air and the holes. The vertical has a hole on the upper side that let the air to flow through, and the horizontal has the hole in the horizontal direction for…

The lab exhaust or the laboratory fume hood exhaust is one of the most important equipment that a lab needs. You can get so many problems if there is any problem with the hood that you are using or even if you are using the hood at all. Keep that in, and you should know all the benefits of laboratory fume hood exhaust. It will let out all the chemicals that are burned during the working of the experiments. You have to consider the risk factors that you might get, and it can be dreadful to inhale all those chemicals…