Health & Wellness

About the size of a fist, the kidneys are essential body parts that serve as a filter to the blood. Their primary function is to remove excess waste in the body by producing urine. When the kidneys are damaged, it becomes a big problem because they cannot fulfill their function. Hence, taking care of the kidneys is […]

Self-care is essential during the pandemic. This applies to all — men and women, children and adults, and those from all walks of life. Why? Practicing self-care helps one rise above the pandemic situation. Self-care is all the more necessary for women as they can be the most vulnerable. In fact, the pandemic has disproportionately impacted

Caregiving is a very fulfilling profession. Nothing feels better than providing care and support to people who most need it. Despite its rewarding aspects, being a caregiver requires a lot of empathy, patience, and energy. Not only that, caregiving can be a time-consuming venture, which easily results in burnout and other mental health concerns. As

If you’ve ever had kids that have grown big enough to move out and live on their own or start their own families, you might have felt a profound sense of sadness and loss when they did. This is called empty nest syndrome, and it’s more common than you might think. Both parents are susceptible

Many people dreamt about it for years — the ability to work from home. During the initial days of Covid-19, when work-from-home policies were announced, people were relieved that they no longer had to spend time commuting to the workplace, get involved in useless office politics, or spend additional time with colleagues even after office hours.

More people have become more conscious of their hygiene. For instance, before the pandemic, many people didn’t wash their hands the right way. In a 2018 study, researchers observed older adults and found that 90 percent failed to wash their hands properly. But because of the pandemic, more people are routinely washing their hands the

Pregnancy can be the most beautiful experience in one’s life. No feeling ever beats the feeling of nurturing another life inside you. However, there are both positive and negative aspects to it that one encounters. You go through mixed emotions, such as anxiety, depression, nervousness, fear, etc. This is because pregnancy messes with your hormones.

Everyone in this world is suffering. The COVID-19 pandemic is about to reach its second year, and humanity thinks it is already enough time to recover and return to normal. Despite our best efforts, the world remains short in achieving that goal. Vaccines are already part of the reliable defense system for people, but multiple

Contrary to popular claims, a person with diabetes cannot reverse the disease. It will never go away. They can significantly delay the complications and manage them through prompt medical intervention and lifestyle changes. One of the popular home health care services for diabetic patients is foot care. Many patients with diabetes are prone to develop

It is not unusual to hear stories about women who struggled for years with an unknown disease, spending thousands of dollars on tests and medication, then still not get the right diagnosis. To this day, despite the advancements in medicine, women all over the world face challenges in the medical field. Misdiagnosis: A Problem Women