Did you know that babies can suffer from tooth decay? Dental problems such as tooth decay and tooth cavity aren’t just experienced by adults. A recent study with collected data between 2015-2016 revealed that over 43% of U.S. kids from the age of two have cavities resulting from tooth decay. For a two-year-old to have a cavity, it means the decay started while they were toddlers. The primary teeth of a baby, also known as baby teeth, have thinner and softer enamel than that of adults. As such, when it’s exposed to factors that cause tooth decay, the enamel is…
Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN
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Stress has sadly become a part of our daily lives. The worst affected are the young working adults who spend their time entangled with chores. The economic and personal complications only add to the stress of their daily lives. The coronavirus pandemic was worst for many individuals, who spend most of their working hours in front of a screen. Research by the American organization the Recovery village states that more than 25% of adults suffer from extreme stress. Stress and anxiety levels interlink with each other. The figures are from before the pandemic, and the latest ones expect to be…
Occupational therapies are treatments that enhance overall health and independence. With all the advancements in occupational therapies, there is no reason to struggle in your home environment, workplace, or your own body. Whether it’s yoga therapy in Geelong or investing in some life-changing tech, this article has a list of modern occupational therapies that will help you reach your maximum potential in 2024. Yoga Therapy Yoga therapy is not just regular yoga. A yoga therapist will create a tailored experience to treat and manage your health concerns and provide you with a customised home yoga routine to ensure that the…
The decision on when to begin hospice care is arrived at after conversations between the family and the patient. Sometimes there might be sentiments of resistance from the patient, the doctors, or the caregivers because it feels like going to hospice is giving up. It however should not be viewed as such since active treatment can still be given while in hospice. Hospice care is also founded on the notion that death is a part of life and we should accept it and make the best provision for a comfortable transition. Learning that you are going to lose a loved…
If you have come to a juncture in life where you feel overburdened by alcohol addiction, you need to take a proactive stance. Don’t be ashamed about entering rehab, as it is one of the most positive things you can do. In fact, there are plenty of good reasons to take this step to turn your life around, and they all make logical sense. While a change is scary, it also means freedom, as it releases you from the grip of alcohol. Therefore, this life-changing step is a move you will never regret. To make sure you are making the…