The history of a family is fascinating. It can involve tales of distant places, courageous ancestors, and life-changing events. November is National Family History Month, so it's the perfect time to explore your past. Whether you are just getting started or you've been researching your family tree for years, this is a great opportunity to learn more about where you come from. It’s National Family Stories Month, which makes it the perfect ...
November Epilepsy Awareness Month! Its national epilepsy awareness month and we want you to be aware of all the ways that we can help. Epilepsy is an umbrella term for a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness and fatigue, sleepiness and drowsiness, and impaired thinking. It's also known as seizures or fits in general terms. We know that the information available online can be overwhelming. So we've pulled together a list of ...
Have you ever felt like you just can't get yourself together? If you have been diagnosed with the post-Covid syndrome, you may be going through a lot. You may be worried about the future, or feel like there are no answers to your questions. You do not have to go to a mental institution. We are here for you and we care about you. We want to help you get through this difficult time ...
About 2 million Americans are treated for plantar fasciitis every year. A familiar explanation for heel pain in adults, it impacts almost one in every 10 people. Traced to structural changes in the underside of the foot, this painful disorder is common among athletes, seniors, and those impacted by obesity. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis refers to pain in the heel linked to structural changes, inflammation, injury, or scarring in the plantar fascia, a ...
Bacteria has a reputation for causing diseases however growing scientific evidence suggests that you can treat some illnesses with foods and supplements containing certain live bacteria. Many people have started consuming Probiotics. Let us understand what it is? What are Probiotics? Probiotic derives from two words: pro and biota, which means ‘for life.’ Probiotics are live microorganisms that are consumed through fermented food. It is known to promote a wide range of health benefits. From ...
Shingle is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that can cause chickenpox. It affects the skin surface, sensory ganglion, and nerve supplies. A person can get shingles only if they have had chickenpox or were exposed to the varicella-zoster virus. A person can catch shingles from another by contact because the virus is present in the blisters. The virus can lie dormant for a long time. Its symptoms include rashes ...
During the global emergency of COVID 19 when we were not able to avail a face-to-face physician consultation, the virtual care saved us. Telemedicine is now an emerging technology in health care meeting the patients’ needs. Cardiovascular medical practice has moved a step ahead with remote processing of cardiac diseases through telecardiology. Real time patient management is possible even during critical conditions like CHF and cardiac arrests. Tele ECG and its recordings The main purpose ...
Diwali and the care everyone needs to take when there are fireworks. Diwali is a festival of lights and joy. It is celebrated mainly in India and some other countries. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Kartik, which falls in October this year. Monday, October 24th, is the Diwali date. It's a ...
Health literacy means being able to understand and make use of information about your health. You can't be too healthy if you don't know what's going on in your body! What is health? There are many ways for people to improve their health literacy, including Reading books or magazines about health Talking with a medical professional Taking an online course or class related to your health October is National Health Literacy Month ...
Covid-19 is a global pandemic that has infected large areas of the world. After Covid, we have a new world to live in. But, we are still in a post-covid world, which is fearful. “Covid-19, Where We are Heading to?” We face the same challenges as before, but now we are armed with knowledge about how to protect ourselves and our families from these diseases. Because of this, there are several different types of covid-19 ...
