4 Ways Independent Pharmacies Can Provide Better Patient Care
When it comes to patient care, the bar is set higher than ever for independent pharmacies. Patients are finding it harder to schedule appointments with overbooked physicians. Complex medical conditions require extra counseling. Disease care management continues to climb in importance. And all the while, value-based care models mean the care you give your patients […]
World Stroke Day 2020: Beware! Work stress can increase the risk of getting a stroke
While a stroke can happen anywhere, at any time and to anyone, to reduce the risk, management of stress is essential. Life has become increasingly stressful these days, and for people working from home, finding the perfect work-life balance has become a chore. Many people are having to work overtime, too, so as to compensate […]
Sleep disorders related to life in lockdown
2020, unfortunately, has been a year that has not brought us much happiness, and for a significant proportion of individuals, sleep disturbances have added to their woes. The lockdowns imposed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Sars-CoV-2, have led to significant behavioral changes and adaptations to help individuals optimize their productivity, which in […]
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A new three-part journal series published Monday explores the significant impact COVID-19 can have on the heart. Nearly a quarter of hospitalized coronavirus patients experience myocardial injury and many develop arrhythmias or thromboembolic disease. Those with preexisting cardiac conditions, like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or high cholesterol, have a greater risk of worse outcomes with COVID-19. […]
How pets have kept us sane during the pandemic
The month of October is Mental Health Awareness Month with the objective of educating the public about mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress, all of which have been heightened for many by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world continues to grapple with the impact of the pandemic, a survey […]
20 Effective Health and Fitness Tips
Keeping a health kick on track is tricky. These tips should help There is no shortcut to a healthy state, no magic fruit that lets you hit your five-a-day target, and no single exercise that gives you a shredded physique in minutes. It takes time and effort to get in shape and stay in shape. […]
How to recognise the signs and symptoms of COVID-19
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, which means they’re known to be transmitted between wild animals and people. Coronaviruses are part of a large family of viruses; the illnesses these viruses cause (like COVID-19) range from mild to serious. Here are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 you need to look out for. Currently, a global public health […]
What is Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome. Down syndrome varies in severity among individuals, causing lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays. It’s the most common genetic […]
Breast cancer: prevention and control
WHO promotes breast cancer control within the context of comprehensive national cancer control programmes that are integrated to noncommunicable diseases and other related problems. Comprehensive cancer control involves prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Raising general public awareness on the breast cancer problem and the mechanisms to control as well as […]
Global Handwashing Day 2020: Steps to wash your hands to protect against COVID19
With the world facing the COVID19 pandemic, washing hands and maintaining hand hygiene has become all the more important and need of the hour. It is also one of the cheapest and easiest ways to prevent coronavirus. Here’s everything you need to know about washing your hands to protect against COVID19. Global Handwashing Day is […]