Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Lecithin is a naturally occurring food ingredient that is gotten from foodstuff and bought as a dietary supplement. It belongs to compounds known as phospholipids. Therefore, it is not just a single substance but a group of fatty ingredients from animal and plant tissues. So, is lecithin bad for you? The short answer to this question is no. In fact, lecithin might do you more good than you ever thought. In a nutshell, lecithin is used to treat liver disease, high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, certain types of depression, anxiety, and other vital organs. They also treat memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s…

In a society that focuses significantly on worldly things, it can be easy for us to justify our spending to improve our physical appearance. As a result, we give more importance to how we look and consider physical appearance as the be-all-end-all of being human. That said, improving our psychological health is something that we don’t consider at all. People should realize that our brain is wired in such a way that our mental health affects how others perceive our physical appearance. Hence, to improve ourselves physically, we must strengthen our mental health first. It is where therapy comes into…

Seniors are at increased risk for social isolation and loneliness because they’re more likely to experience factors such as the loss of family members or friends, living alone, hearing loss, and chronic illness. Loneliness is the feeling of being perpetually alone, whether the person affected has had any amount of social contact or not. According to recent studies, loneliness can be as lethal as obesity or smoking. It can complicate existing medical conditions, affect a person’s cognition, and encourage an unhealthy lifestyle — not to mention how damaging it can be to people’s emotional and mental well-being. Living alone without…

A major component that shows your skin is healthy is its natural glow. If you consider your skin just an outer layer to protect your body. You’re mistaken. It is just like any organ and needs to be kept healthy and nourished. Although beauty is an inner phenomenon, and it lies in the heart of every person, your skin is the visual representation of your inner beauty. The more your skin glows and reflects radiance on a person’s face, the better they can see your inner beauty. The modern-day beauty treatment only addresses the physical needs and forgets about the…

Whether you’re new to working in nursing homes or simply a new hire at this particular facility, it can be intimidating to settle into a new job. If you’re wondering what you can do to make a good impression on the residents, your coworkers and your supervisor, then follow these eight tips: Understand the facility policies. Each nursing home has its own set of rules when it comes to visitors, medications, activities for the elderly and more. Get to know the rules until you understand them like the back of your hand. Since you are new, some residents or families…