Health Literacy

Health literacy enables individuals to access, understand, and use health information, empowering them to make informed decisions about their well-being.

  • Diabetes
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    5 Things Everyone Should Know About Diabetes

    The world faces a diabetes epidemic. Millions around the world suffer from this condition, which left untreated can lead to death. Having a solid Diabetes education can increase your chances of living a healthier and longer life. Here are five key facts and misconceptions about diabetes. 1. There are two types of Diabetes Type 1 diabetes involves genetic factors and affects just 5% of diabetics. The immune system attacks the pancreas, which is responsible for producing insulin. Insulin, in turn, helps lower blood sugar levels. Approximately 19 out of 20 diabetics have type 2 diabetes. Excessive amounts of blood sugar lead to this condition over a prolonged period of time.…

  • Knee Massage
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    5 Key Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy

    Sports massage has lots of benefits to athletes and non-athletes alike. This type of massage can be applied pre-performance, during training, post-performance, and for rehabilitation purposes. Athletes of all levels will immensely benefit from a sports massage. If you are looking for ways to boost your athletic performance, then this type of therapy is ideal for you and your career. Read on to know the benefits of sports massage therapy. 1. Provides Everyday Pain Relief For individuals who suffer from chronic pain, handling everyday tasks can be quite uncomfortable. Additionally, if the pain prevents you from exercising and moving around, you may end up feeling frustrated. For any athlete, pain…

  • Car Crash
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    What to Do When You Get in a Car Accident

    It’s a shocking moment when you collide with another car. Once the initial surprise and fear wear off, you can often find yourself scrambling for what to do next. Often drivers are so shaken by the incident that they are lost for words and actions. Therefore, having a list of what to do and what not to do when you find yourself in a car accident is helpful. When you have a checklist on hand to guide you through an emotional moment, it makes the process much easier to navigate. Make sure that you do the following when you get into an accident. Take Photos It’s essential to have a…

  • Winter Woman Eyes
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    4 Ways to Take Care of Your Eyes This Winter

    Winter time presents different healthcare challenges from the rest of the year. Between peak flu and cold season and seasonal affective disorder, winter is not often kind to the body. Eyes are especially susceptible to winter-specific damage. With some forethought and a little bit of healthy lifestyle habits, you can keep your vision safe and strong.

  • Addiction
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    Understanding The Challenges of Cross-Addiction And How To Combat It

    When those struggling with substance abuse indulge in that addiction, their brain releases a ‘feel good’ chemical called dopamine into the synapses. Dopamine signals body that something pleasurable has happened or is about to happen. When the addicts undergo addiction treatment, they often feel a frequent sense of something missing from in their life. That missing thing is usually dopamine. To fill this emptiness, recovering addicts sometimes turn to something else, such as coffee, food, shopping, cigarettes, pills, or anything that mimics their original addiction. It is called cross-addiction In simple terms, cross-addiction means you’ve traded one addiction for another. For example, if you’re working through an alcoholism treatment program,…

  • Stress Work
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    How Will You Lead a Stress Free Life and Stay Healthy?

    Stress is a part and parcel of daily life. If someone says that you should avoid stress by all means, it is easier said than done. However, a certain amount of stress is definitely needed for better outcome or performance. For instance, unless you are stressed or serious about an examination, you will not be able to perform to the optimum. Whenever the body and mind is stressed, hormones like adrenalin and cortisol are released. As the hormones are released, a series of physiological changes occur in the body, namely, rising blood pressure and faster heart beat. Once in a while this stress level is alright but when it becomes…