2 Things to Look for in an Ideal Care Environment for Senior Bariatric Patients

Bariatric patients are those who have additional considerations regarding their weight and size, apart from their existing medical conditions. The term “bariatric” refers to overweight or clinically obese individuals, or those who have a body mass index of 30 or higher. Thus, these types of patients have special and added needs compared to others — especially if they are seniors. This segment of society is more substantial than most people realize. Recent statistics indicate that there are as many as {Read More}

Pills & Ills: The Problem With Taking Too Many Supplements

It’s something we don’t give a second thought about, whenever we are ridden with coughs and colds we will gladly pop a pill or two to get rid of the symptoms so we can get on with our day! But while all these supplements are full of goodness, people don’t tend to discuss the downsides of excessive vitamin use. We think that we are doing our body a service by taking more than our fair share of supplements, but are {Read More}

Could These Hidden Triggers Be Worsening Your Anxiety?

When living with anxiety, you get to know your illness pretty well. You probably have a fair idea about what makes you anxious most often, and what calms you when you’re struggling. Did you know when you’re struggling sometimes smoking a little green can help calm your nerves, this making you feel less anxious. While it isn’t legal in all states kratom has also been known to help with anxiety and you can learn more about it at KonaKratom.com But, {Read More}

When Should You Consider Surgery To Improve Your Health Issues?

Health issues are always nasty when they rear their head, no matter the intensity or severity of those that do. It’s always wise to adopt a strategy for dealing with them to the degree that you can. Through informing yourself, staying on top of your basic self-care routines, and having a good support structure in place, you will be able to navigate the difficulties of most medical ills with a relatively decent form of resolution. However, sometimes your medical ills {Read More}

Easy Tips to be Eco-Friendly

These days, people are being more environmentally conscious in order to help our environment. They’re driving smaller, more fuel-efficient cars and carpooling to work to cut back on emissions, investing in energy-efficient appliances that consume less energy, and taking advantage of technological advances such as smart thermostats and LED lights, and integrating their home with their smartphones to manage their household and cut back on wasted energy. There are many other ways you can be eco-friendly that are also cost {Read More}

Winter Is Coming: Can You Prevent Coughs & Colds?

As everyone enjoys the last few days of summer, it’s hard to argue that fall and winter are just around the corner. While in some ways their return can be keenly anticipated – changing leaves, comfortable scarves, the delights of Christmas – they do tend to bring an unwelcome visitor along with all the good points: health-damaging coughs and colds. While we have a tendency to describe a cold as “just a cold”, the reality is that they have the {Read More}

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