The primary role of a nurse is to care for patients, managing their physical needs, treating health conditions, and helping to prevent illnesses. This is all done as part of a team with other healthcare professionals, whether it be...
When a relative or friend begins to slide away mentally and physically into dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's difficult to see the gradual progress of it.  With words like dementia and delirium being thrown around so much, you may not...
Throughout human history influenza has killed millions of people around the world while it is important to make sure you are vaccinated against this particular disease at the start of the 21st century. Indeed, given the situation that has...
When used correctly, sunscreen spray is both convenient and effective. That's why they're becoming more and more popular with families up and down the country.  Especially went talking about children who just won't sit still, this relatively new type of...
If you help a loved one with an injury, disability, long-term health condition, or aging issues, you’re not alone. Approximately 53 million people in the U.S. look after at least one loved one, while one in four Canadians give...
A good drug and alcohol rehab provides patients with the support they need to improve. This can include medical care, mental health, and social support. Patients can also feel safe and secure with doctors constantly on hand. They also...
When was the last time you checked in with your stress levels? If you are like many Americans, they are probably often higher than they should be. As common and natural as stress may be, it can cause numerous...
The scientific evidence suggests that nicotine alone is not responsible for the addiction but due to other ingredients in the tobacco. It is interrelated to the behavioral aspects which result in addiction. Research studies recognize that nicotine has positive...
We've all heard that a newborn's laughter is the sound of angels. But what about their distinctive hiccups? That sound can seem terrifying, especially if they cry. The hiccups usually happen for a few different reasons in newborns, and it's...
Alcohol is one of the most common types of addiction today, but it's something we don't often think about. As long as you're old enough, it's okay for you to drink. You go to the store and buy some fancy...