Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Children have many reasons to have emotional issues while youngsters experience the traditional ups and downs, from cultural and educational stress to sorrow and outside influences. For instance, the pandemic has had a significant impact on teen and tween mental health. How can you tell whether your child needs counseling, […]
British Prime Minister Theresa May is resigning. Sir Graham Brady, Chairman of the 1922 Committee, an 18-member executive committee of the Conservative Party charged with the responsibility of overseeing the election (and removal) of party leaders, released a letter yesterday, 16 May 2019, announcing the Prime Minister’s intention of stepping […]
The side effects of substance abuse are horrific to the body and mind, but they don’t happen all at once. Most people notice small changes to a person’s behavior and appearance at first. Their pupils are dilated. They lose weight. The teeth become stained or fall out. Sometimes, they also […]
When we make the decision to move loved ones into an assisted living facility or nursing home, we're doing so thinking that it's the best option for their health and safety. Most of today's facilities are well-equipped, positive environments for seniors that improve their quality of life. However, on the […]
Eating disorders are most commonly found among women and girls and generally begin to manifest themselves during adolescence at around 17 years of age. Left untreated, they can result in serious physical and mental health problems and, in extreme cases, may lead to death. With the right treatment, however, they […]
Addiction of any kind is a serious issue that needs to be acknowledged. Addiction affects the addict and everyone around them. If you suspect your loved one is suffering from an addiction, it is important to understand the symptoms of addiction. Look for these five symptoms in your partner and […]
Older adults in nursing homes are left to the care of clinicians and caregivers under the condition they are well taken care of. Unfortunately, some nursing homes neglect older adults in their care, leading to a deterioration in their health and poor quality of life. The risk of elder abuse […]
As Baby Boomers get older, there’s a growing need for resources and information related to senior healthcare. The oldest “Boomers”, or people born after World War II – from 1946 to 1964 will be turning 76 next year. According to the 2020 U.S. Census data, by 2030 everyone in this […]
Marijuana is among the most abused drugs globally and is extremely popular among youths. A marijuana addiction diagnosis is rare and only in severe cases where there is excessive consumption of marijuana frequently. Health specialists refer to this drug dependence as a cannabis use disorder; the patient requires a dose […]
Every person has a different journey from addiction to recovery, fraught with various challenges. The fact about substance addiction is that it is a personal affliction, which affects addicts and individuals around them in profoundly various ways. Most individuals believe that addiction is a minor issue and they can control […]
Cancer is an awful disease that afflicts thousands of people per year. When it is caught early enough and treated accordingly, the chances of cancer being fatal are getting increasingly slimmer, however, it can be a devastating disease that can affect your health for a long time afterwards. Even as […]
No doubt students are hard-pressed with preparations for class and surprise tests, tight deadlines for projects and assignments, huge work load and intense competition, but they should give top priority to their physical and mental health. In fact, a good mental health should take precedence to all other things as […]