Reducing screen time
let’s take a look at how Reducing screen time could affect your health, how much is too much, and some tips for cutting down. In our pockets, at the supermarket till, even on our wrists. Like a 1960s vision of…
Reducing risk: type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition linked to glucose. It affects more people today than ever before, so it’s important you understand how to reduce your risk. You’ve probably heard of glucose. It’s a type of sugar you get…
Working from home
There’s a lot to love about working from home: no commute, pajama days, and for many of us, improved productivity. Recent research found that switching to remote work made people 7% more productive than their office-based colleagues.1 But switching to…
Managing a healthy pregnancy
Managing a healthy Pregnancy can be an exciting but stressful time. As you get ready to welcome a new person into the world, your body will undergo big changes, both visible and invisible. Understandably, you’re going to have questions about…
the difference between UTIs and STIs
You need to understand the difference between UTIs and STIs so that you know when it’s time to see a doctor. It’s easy to see why people get confused when it comes to urinary tract infections (UTI) and sexually transmitted…
Managing anxiety
Anxiety is a natural part of life, and it’s something we all experience now and again. But people respond to situations differently. Something that makes you feel anxious might not affect someone else the same way. For some people, anxiety…
White Blood Cell Count
What is a white blood cell (WBC) count? Healthy blood contains a certain percentage of white blood cells (WBCs, leukocytes, or leucocytes) which, as part of the body’s immune system, help the body fight infection.1 A white blood cell (WBC) count…
Depressive Episode
The definition of a depressive episode is a period of depression that persists for at least two weeks.1 During a depressive episode, a person will typically experience low or depressed mood and/or loss of interest in most activities, as well as many…
15 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Most foods are safe to eat during pregnancy. However, there are certain foods and food groups to avoid during pregnancy to prevent any harm to the mother or baby. There are also certain precautions to take while preparing food to ensure it is…
Hemoglobin levels
A person’s hemoglobin levels indicate how much hemoglobin is present in their blood. Hemoglobin, also written as hemoglobin, is a complex protein found in red blood cells which helps to circulate oxygen around the body and transport carbon dioxide from tissues…
Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster
Shingle is an infection that usually produces a painful skin rash, but the painful tingling sensations which characterize the condition can also occur when no rash is present. Shingles are caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).1 VZV is the same virus…
Signs of Ear Infection
An ear infection is a viral or bacterial infection of the outer, inner, or middle ear. The condition is common, particularly in children, and is generally considered to be non-serious. An ear infection can cause painful inflammation, as well as a…