Health

Drug abuse is rampant in modern society, and you may already know someone struggling with substance abuse. Drugs and alcohol warp our minds and change how we perceive things. Therefore, addicts are usually in denial of the situation. They may even lash out at others who are trying to help them. So, the road to […]

McKinsey’s newest research shows consumers are increasingly interested in wellness. 79 percent of the 7,500 consumers surveyed in six countries believe health is essential. More than half of respondents rank it as a top priority. On hearing health, those who choose to become a hearing aid provider can fill a big void in the market. […]

If you or a loved one currently struggle with, or suspect you may have, sleep apnea, you might be wondering what you can do to ease symptoms and combat the condition. This fairly common sleep disorder can cause disrupted sleep, breathing problems and a host of other health complications. In order to fight it and […]

Alcoholism is a way of seeping into every part of your life, whether you like it or not, whether intended or otherwise. No matter how closely guarded it is as a secret, it eventually pours out in the open. If you’re suffering from alcoholism, and have now decided that you want to come clean and be […]

Smoking is injurious to health. When any smoker breathes in the chemicals, they enter the bloodstream, travel to different parts of the body, and negatively impact health. We all know that the chemicals that tobacco smoke contains cause respiratory illness and lung cancer. Besides this, it has another lesser-known side effect which is smoking. It […]

Contrary to the stereotype, weed smokers are some of the most creative, innovative beings in existence. You can’t call yourself a true stoner unless you’ve come up with some bizarre way or found some new place to smoke your weed. Sitting in a basement in a cloud of smoke is too cliché, and while rolling […]

When someone finally decides to get help for their addiction, one of the central questions they have is whether to choose an inpatient or outpatient program. While both have their own success rates, it is better to analyze each program in-depth to find which one suits your schedule and will eventually benefit you. If you […]

Acupuncture is a healing practice, dates back to around 100 BC in China. Many studies have failed to show any scientific evidence that supports such practices. In Acupuncture, a thin needle is inserted into patients’ skin at multiple, varying locations based on their symptoms. Once inserted, some of the acupuncturists’ hands turn the needle to […]

Medical debt is a burden that none ask for, but all seem to encounter at some point in their lives. That debt could be small, like copays and lab test fees, or it could add up to several hundred thousand dollars. According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine in 2019, […]

In January 2021, the MASIC Foundation – which supports women who have experienced severe perineal injuries during childbirth – carried out a survey of over 300 women to understand the impact this injury had on the health of their children. Perineal injury ( tearing in the area between the vagina and the anus during childbirth) is […]