Right now, an increasing number of Americans are going gluten-free. In fact, “gluten-free” is a food industry buzzword. Gluten is a protein found in grains and can be harmful to some individuals with celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome. However, does this mean gluten is harmful to everyone? The more you know about the positive…
Currently, America faces a prescription drug addiction crisis. One of the things many people forget about addicts, though, is that they didn’t choose to become addicts. Prescription medication addiction often happens gradually, while the drug is legitimate treatment for a medical condition. Educating yourself and knowing which drugs are most likely to be misused can…
Every year, millions of people go to the emergency room for a variety of reasons. An ER visit can be scary, but if you are prepared, you’ll feel more in control when you get there. Part of being prepared for ER visits involves knowing the most common reasons people go. This can help you determine…
Many Americans struggle with stress-related illnesses such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and panic attacks. In many cases, medication helps patients cope with these symptoms. However, America has a prescription drug problem, and more patients are recognizing this. As a result, they are turning to stress-reducing techniques to supplement or replace their medications and…
When most people think of healthy foods, fruits and vegetables are always popular choices, and whole grain breads have gained popularity, too. However, people do not recognize many other foods for their health benefits. In fact, some foods have reputations for being unhealthy but carry more benefits than you probably thought possible. Chocolate Chocolate has…
America faces an epidemic of opioid overdoses and deaths. While some addicts will avoid hospitals for fear of getting into trouble, it’s important for nurses and health care professionals to recognize an overdose and patients who have complications from opioid use. If you do not deal regularly with opioid overdoses, it is best to familiarize…
Health care is a demanding profession, and nursing is one of the most stressful careers one can pursue. It’s crucial for nurses to understand how to cope with the job’s common stressors. If you learn coping skills early and put them to good use, you’ll find nursing is a challenging and highly rewarding profession. Emotional…
Health care is always in need of great nurses. As with any other profession, specific personality traits and coping mechanisms make some candidates well suited to nursing. Some of these, such as determination and a genuine desire to help others, come to mind right away. However, there are less-obvious traits every good nurse should work…
As life expectancy increases and medicine develops a more holistic concept of health, preventive care in the medical field is becoming more important. Insurance companies are recognizing that it’s more cost-effective to prevent health problems than to treat them after they’ve developed. Preventive care also ensures longer lasting quality of life. What Does Preventive Care…
Doctors and nurses increasingly rely on certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to perform crucial patient care. As a critical member of a medical facility, there are many reasons to choose a career as a CNA, from the emotionally rewarding nature of the work to the variety of possible work environments. Here are the top four reasons…