HEALTH

People often think of illegal drugs or alcohol when addiction is mentioned. Indeed, many cases of addiction involve substance abuse disorder, and alcoholism and drug addiction have similar effects. This creates a stereotype that all addicts suffer brain damage and dangerous behaviors.

But other addictions don’t involve anything illegal yet can destroy people’s lives as badly as substance abuse does. Worse, children and teens can be at risk for developing … Read more

Self-deception is denying or not accepting the relevance or importance of some logical argument or truth. Living in self-deception can harm your physical as well as mental health. In this article, we will help you know which types of self-deception can harm your health.

Which Self-Deceptive Thoughts Harm Your Health?

Following are the examples of how we deceive ourselves and put our own health in jeopardy.

• If You Are Not

When improving athletic performance, SST (sports-specific training) is one of the things many individuals think about. Concentrating on the functional exercises, which translate into your sport, might be a better means of improving your ability come game time.

However, sports-specific training is one tool you may use to boost your athletic capability. Apart from using SST, you can also consider the following tips to gain a competitive advantage to your … Read more

Dealing with a lot of tasks and responsibilities can make you feel stressed and tired. And when you’re experiencing those things, it’s hard to do your daily tasks well. That’s why it’s important to take some time for yourself and relax every once in a while. You have to make sure that your body and mind are working well before facing another day.

Doing wellness activities reduce the effects of … Read more

Obesity is a serious concern globally. It affects the young and the old alike, and there are many weight loss programs available. However, not everyone gets success through weight loss or diet plans. And this is why bariatric surgery is getting a spotlight in most medical corridors.

Bariatric surgery is a successful procedure that offers obese patients a quick and fast solution to get rid of the extra kilos.

But … Read more

It is wrong to consider just the pay when deciding on a professional path. A higher income is essential to make a livelihood and fulfill the current world’s luxury needs. However, your profession is more than that because your work essentially becomes a second home. You don’t want to be locked in high-paying work where you are dissatisfied and unhappy.

To avoid regrets later, it is wiser to evaluate career … Read more

We talk about stress like it is the most normal thing in the world. While this is somewhat true, we need to understand that stress is not the same for everyone. For one, stress can reach an extreme level where it can already have an adverse effect on your wellbeing. This is why we need to learn how to deal with our stress relievers. There is no point in believing … Read more

The United States and other countries around the world have taken significant strides out of the pandemic. While COVID-19 is still a threat, with the majority of the population vaccinated, the rate of infection has slowed down significantly.

As a result, restrictions are now, one by one, being lifted. Americans now have been permitted to remove their face coverings outdoors. Meanwhile, restaurants have reopened for dine-in services. Movie houses are … Read more

Democrat control of Washington has led to some pretty serious discussions about marijuana legalization in recent months. There is plenty of support in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, Democrats are having trouble finding a Republican cosponsor for a legalization bill. Even if they don’t get it done this year or next, federal pot legalization is coming. It is only a matter of time.

What will be the thing … Read more

Patient experience is a factor for people when choosing their go-to medical establishment. If you want to put your private practice in a good position, read on to get some tips.

Medical faciltities are necessary for people’s health and survival. You will find that the industry is always in high demand, especially as the pandemic continues to put lives at risk. Hospitals find themselves filled with more and more patients … Read more

Community-based programs play a key role in keeping people safe. It improves the lives of people in the neighborhood and helps promote healthy habits. As much as possible, communities should provide health programs to bridge the gap between people of different races and economic statuses. For your next activity, consider doing these health projects.

Oral health checkups

Statistics show that a quarter of American adults have untreated dental problems. Oral … Read more

Even though it is certainly true that the disciplined practicing of just about any sport can help a person to achieve a high level of fitness yet there are many who feel that the dedicated Thai boxing fighter will always have an edge over the practitioners of other disciplines. This is because Thai boxing training is a high intensity full body workout routine. For those of practicing on a regular … Read more

A child’s first memories could have a big impact on them. Happy memories would make them feel nostalgic, while bad memories could cause trauma. As such, parents must strengthen a child’s first memories.

A child’s recollection of memories is a wonderful thing to observe. Some elders may brush off small events and say that children would not remember them. But, the tricky thing about a child’s brain is that you … Read more