When people give advice on how to get better sleep it usually has to do with limiting electronics and keeping your bed clean. There’s one important aspect that affects the sleep that you’re probably overlooking, that’s dinner. In order for the body to carry out its daily functions such as…
If you really think about it, there are much worse things that can happen to your mattress than dust mites. What about sweat, urine, and blood? Or mold and mildew? Or worse - what if all that gets mixed up together? Not a pleasant topic, but surely an important one…
You’ve probably heard about blue light and its damaging effects on our health, but brushed it off in the craziness that’s been filling our news feeds in the last year and a half. Still, given that people of all ages (starting with 2+ year-olds) are constantly exposing themselves to devices…
Maintaining mobility helps people living with disability stay independent. How aquatic therapy, mental health support and assistive tech help.
There is nothing better in the world than a good night's sleep. No wonder that you always end up asking your loved ones if they slept well. It means that we care about their well-being. Having enough sleep and rest lets our body regenerate and prepare for another day of…
Sleep is crucial for people to perform at their best. Healthcare professionals recommend that a person should get at least 7 to 9 hours of daily sleeping to avoid health complications and allow the muscles in the body to recover from the daily damage. Fortunately, maintaining a healthy diet will…
Not all professions centered around children are filled with fun and games, but they offer a strong sense of purpose. Knowing that you can make a significant and lasting impression on a young mind is a responsibility that is not to be taken lightly. Encouraging role models for children can be…
Preparing for sleep the wrong way can keep you up. See 7 bedtime habits that backfire, from a too-warm room to late screens, and what to do instead.
Let’s face it, for many people, staying in a hospital is automatically a stressful experience. It’s unsettling to be away from home in an environment where other people set the rules. It’s worrying to think about upcoming treatment or what a test result might mean. What doctors say can be…
If you're worried about your job putting you at risk of catching a disease, you have every reason to be concerned. I understand. The Covid-19 pandemic certainly put a lot of everyday risks of disease exposure at the forefront of our minds. However, in terms of lethality, the disease that…
