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According to recent studies, male and female individuals differ in the way they look after their health and wellbeing. ABC’s medical editor, Dr. Timothy Johnson recently commented on this subject, affirming that some data show that men are less likely than women to seek medical assistance when they are unwell. Unlike women, it seems that
Nursing is one of those professions that people know they want to do from a very early age. In many cases people have parents that have worked in similar roles and admire their work and the satisfaction they get from their jobs. If you are thinking of going down the nursing career path, you will
Advances in technology are revolutionizing all aspects of our lives, including how we give and receive health care. According to a recent Forbes article, venture capitalists have recognized the potential technology has to improve our health care experience and have pumped $955 million into new health care technology over the past three years. Health care
If you are in the market for life insurance, you have probably heard the terms “whole” and “term” being tossed around. All policies are not the same, and understanding the differences between each type of insurance will help you make the right choices. Once you’ve decided which insurance is right for you, you’ll be in
The many benefits of regular exercise to the overall health and well-being of the human body can be seen not only in the physical fitness of an individual, but also in the proper functioning of the systems of the body. Participating in regular exercise, whether it is a structured daily routine or a simple daily
The risk of coming in contact with a sexually transmitted disease or STD is a very real one for teenagers, young adults and men and women into their golden years. Over 25 different diseases are spread primarily through sexual activity and more than half of all people will be infected with one of them in
No one is perfect. But then who wants to be? It’s our quirks that make us different, lovable and unique, but sometimes these quirks break us rather than make us, meaning they need to be eliminated – pronto! Here are a few of the bothersome blemishes that cause us problems on a daily basis
While lots of medical experts focus on the fact smoking can increase our risk of developing lung cancer, not many people realise how detrimental the habit can be to our eyesight. According to figures from RNIB, a charity supporting blind and partially sighted people, smoking could in fact double an individual’s chances of losing their
When life throws you lemons, and you hate lemonade, it might seem rational to turn to other avenues of escapism, including the extreme highs of drugs. We’ve all seen it or experimented with a toke or two, the instant high and disconnected euphoria associated with some of the streets highest sellers are a seductive choice
The August 2013 figures from the Bureau of Labor reveal that 4,383 fatal workplace injuries took place in the US in 2012. A healthy workplace is a more productive environment and it is the responsibility of employers and employees to ensure that all are working in safety. Health and Safety Regulations It has become increasingly