According to the CDC, coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, and for every 40 seconds that passes, someone has a heart attack. Heart attacks occur when arteries are blocked, inhibiting blood flow. Without this, there would be no oxygen to supply and heart muscles start to die. There are campaigns and government …
Do you sweat heavily during the nighttime? Experts call this condition, expectedly, night sweats. This is a medical condition commonly associated with difficulties in sleeping and depression. For many people, it is a discomforting experience that happens with regularity. While it’s true that night sweats occur among women who are undergoing menopause (along with hot flashes), night sweats …
A study conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) found that 17 percent of kids in America, aged 3 to 17 years, have a developmental disability like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and others. Another noteworthy finding …
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the construction industry is surrounded by hazards. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that in 2019, around 1,102 fatal injuries happened within the industry. In the United States, this accounts for about 20.7% of the total fatalities in the workplace. Construction laborers are most prone to these injuries because …
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Dental health is one of the aspects of our health that is most neglected in America. A study by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 26 percent of adults in the U.S. have neglected or untreated tooth decay, while 46 percent of adults over the age of 30 have symptoms …
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The Halloween season is here, which means candies and chocolates are almost everywhere. But for those with a sweet tooth, sugary treats are always available all year round. Ever since we’re kids, our parents have restricted us from consuming too many sweets. Some even have rules at home to prevent their children from developing a …
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Trauma is the body’s natural response towards any distressing event, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. If a friend or family member is going through trauma, of course, you want to help them overcome it and be better. But the process of recovery is not often linear and you’ll have to accept that there will be …
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The pandemic has kept us indoors for long stretches of time and going out, especially traveling from one place to another, feels like a lot of work instead of a lot of fun. Gone are the days when we can simply pack our bags and hi off to any destination. With non-uniform travel restrictions in the …
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Your mouth is home to plenty of bacteria, and taking care of it is critical to your health. However, a lot of people do not know how to take care of their mouths. This is because they either fear their dentists or they find oral care to be time-consuming and expensive. Neglecting your oral health …
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Playing sports is a physically demanding activity. You must perform various skills during every sports game and train properly beforehand. That’s why you have to make sure that you’re in their best condition during training and the game itself. You have to undergo resistance training, flexibility exercises, and other conditioning strategies for the best athletic …
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