If you want to learn about a woman, study her menstrual cycle. No, really: length, hormone levels, symptoms, and many more factors can be key data points to understand underlying health issues that seem to be unrelated to reproduction. In fact, the state of a woman’s cycle is considered to […]
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So It’s that time of the month again and you’re in pain, but everyone has period pain, right? Well, not really… It is something we hear all the time: ‘I have period pain but my doctor said it’s normal’. What they may mean when they say this is that it’s […]
Amazon will no longer support Alexa third-party HIPAA-eligible Skills, which allows patients to share HIPAA-protected health information with hospitals and health insurers through its voice-based Alexa platform. The company announced the HIPAA-compliant data transfer capability in 2019 alongside the launch of six Alexa Skills built by healthcare providers and other […]
The holidays…. It’s such an exciting time to be surrounded by family and friends, enjoying the most delicious meals, maybe indulging in alcohol, and finishing off the night with a delectable dessert. The problem is that it’s far too common to feel horrible afterward. On top of feeling ill, a […]
A peer support intervention is defined as “the provision of emotional assistance (e.g., attentive listening), appraisal assistance (communication of information that is pertinent to self-evaluation), and informational assistance (provision of knowledge relevant to problem-solving) by a created social network member who possesses experiential knowledge of a specific behavior or stressor […]
When it comes to receiving the best health and senior home care services, ensure that your loved ones receive the best services and feel secure and safe. Most families prefer health and home care services for their loved ones. This is because these institutions are safe, secure, and affordable to […]
Studies investigating the role of vitamin D in preventing or treating COVID-19 have drawn conflicting conclusions. But should a lack of evidence stop us from topping up our vitamin D levels as the Northern Hemisphere heads toward winter? Most people know vitamin D as an essential vitamin for healthy bones […]
As many people worldwide have started working remotely due to the pandemic, face-to-face communication has become more sparse. How can we tell if a teammate may be experiencing mental health struggles when all our interactions are from behind a screen or computer keyboard? Share on PinterestIn this Special Feature, we […]
A study suggests that small amounts of resveratrol, which red wine contains, could replicate estrogen’s health benefits. These include protection against metabolic diseases and cognitive decline. Large amounts, however, may have the opposite effect. Estrogen is a steroid hormone that both males and females produce naturally. It is famous for […]