Health is very personal. What you need to do in order to improve your health might be very different from what your friend or sibling needs to do. Sometimes, in order to improve your health, you need to see a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of underlying conditions. Other times, you need to take a more self-driven approach, evaluating your own habits and lifestyle to decide where you can improve. We understand the personalized nature of health, which is why we are so excited to curate this website, where readers can learn all about health and medicine and then apply what they learn as they see fit.
Posted on: 16 September 2022
When you hear the term "eye exam" you may imagine a vision test — a test in which the eye doctor assesses how well you can see with either or both eyes. This type of eye exam, otherwise known as a vision test, is important. However, you should also be sure to schedule regular medical eye exams with your eye doctor. A medical eye exam goes beyond vision assessment and examines the overall health of your eyes. [Read More]
Posted on: 15 August 2022
Your five primary senses are there to help you interact with the world. When your senses are sharp you're able to detect danger at a glance and can hear sounds to let you know someone is approaching. If you've always been able to hear very well it can come as a bit of a surprise when that begins to fail. You might notice that you're starting to turn the television and radio up to higher levels than before and you may even miss a few phone calls because you didn't hear the ring. [Read More]
Posted on: 14 June 2022
It can be a struggle to take care of a loved one who suffers from dementia. You want to keep this person safe and comfortable at home. However, you also might feel overwhelmed with the level of attention this person requires as they gradually lose their ability to remember basic details. You may find you cannot handle this person's daily upkeep alone. It might suit both of you better to enlist the services of a professional dementia memory care facility for your relative. [Read More]
Posted on: 7 June 2022
Infection control is a crucial department in a hospital setting. Effective infection control reduces the risk of transmission of any hazardous materials or illnesses between patients, employees, and anyone else who is in the facility. There is typically a tiered approach when it comes to reducing the spread of infection. The facility should take standard safety precautions while also taking special transmission-based precautions to avoid transmitting disease. Here are some things you need to know: [Read More]