The term “palliative care” is an amalgam of “palliative” and “care.” When used for end-of-life care, hospice and palliative care are used interchangeably, although hospice is often used to describe end-of-life care in general. Palliative care is a relatively new approach to medicine that focuses on relieving symptoms and providing comfort for patients suffering from […]
Managing Wet AMD: 8 Key Nutrients to Include in Your Diet
When central vision loss develops as a result of age, most people think of macular degeneration. However, peripheral vision loss—which comes with wet macular degeneration—can happen to anyone. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in and behind the retina, causing fluid to collect. As the retina deteriorates, vision loss occurs, making it important […]
5 Tips to Stop Rushing in Your Life
The average person wants to live a life that makes them feel fulfilled, but they’re often afraid of the challenges they face in order to get there. They’re afraid of procrastinating, they’re afraid of making mistakes, but they’re also afraid of the future. Their fears are what cause them to rush through each day, never […]
Shopping to Help Our Health
We all know that we should be eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But sometimes it’s hard to make time for all of that, or we just don’t know where to start. That’s where shopping can help. There are a lot of medical aids out there that can help us stay healthy and fit. […]
Tips for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes by Diet
Controlling diabetes through diet is possible for many people, but it does take some effort. This article will discuss what type 2 diabetes is, why it is important to eat correctly and then offer a few tips to make things easier. One of these tips might be to substitute certain foods for diabetic shakes to […]
How To Turn Stress into Strength
The word stress has been popping up more and more often in our daily lives. In the workplace, it’s often called “performance stress,” and in the home, it’s referred to as “home stress”; the name itself has become a catch-all term for a wide variety of emotional and physical ailments. Stress, like many other emotions, […]
Why Making A Routine May Help You Find Peace
A routine is a habit that one performs every day. It may also refer to a system of performing a specific action or series of actions, on an infrequent but regular basis, for a specific purpose. Scientists have found that people who perform the same action on the same day at the same time are […]
Why You Should Shop Sustainably
We spend an exorbitant amount of time in stores nowadays, so it’s only natural to want our shopping choices to have as little of an impact as possible. If that sounds like you, you’re probably the type of person who shops sustainably. Sustainably shopping means buying products that have been produced in a way that’s […]
5 Ways Invisalign Can Transform Your Smile
There was a time when clear braces were known only as something that celebrities had, but they were eventually marketed to the general population. Thanks to new technology, invisible braces are affordable and highly effective at straightening teeth, and Invisalign is one of the most popular options. What Is Invisalign? Invisalign is a type of […]
Should You Visit a Doctor About Your Hip or Knee Pain?
Hip and knee pain are some of the most common health problems we face and, while they may start as minor pains, they can worsen over time. In many cases, they can start affecting your mobility, making it difficult to walk or climb stairs, for example. The sooner you visit a doctor, the sooner you […]