Category: Wellness Blogs
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The Difference between 2D, 3D, and 4D Ultrasounds
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World Obesity Day- Raising Awareness on The Deadly Epidemic
Today marks World Obesity Day, and with the World Obesity Foundation predicting that by 2035, 51% of the world’s population will be overweight or obese if current patterns aren’t changed, the health of the world is at a massive risk. By 2025, more than 4 billion people are expected to have a body mass index…
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A Male Contraceptive Pill Could Be On Shelves Very Soon
Whether it’s an IUD, a shot, an implant, or a daily pill, birth control has become a regular part of many women’s lives. In the United States, about 40% of pregnancies are unplanned, with women unfairly being made responsible for pregnancy prevention and family planning. With a range of side effects, including headaches, breast tenderness,…
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World Obesity Day: South African Women Are Facing A Life Expectancy Crisis
South African women are facing a huge obesity crisis, with almost 70% now considered overweight or obese. This increases their risk of non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and many cancers. Rene Schickerling, Women’s Health Category Manager for Pharma Dynamics, says people who are obese have a 50 to 100% increased risk of premature death…
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World Hearing Day: Broadening Care Is Key to Pushing Back On Hearing Loss
As we celebrate another World Hearing Day on March 3, there are signs that years of effort by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others to draw attention to the importance of hearing care may be starting to pay off. And the timing couldn’t be better, because certain risks to good hearing remain all around…
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The Future of Nurse Practitioner Practice: Trends and Innovations
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Air Pollution Is Increasing The Risk of Osteoporosis in Women
According to statistics, the global prevalence of osteoporosis was 18.3%. The condition is more predominate in women, with it affecting 200 million women worldwide. The condition impacts both bone mineral and bone mass, causing a decrease in bone strength and a significant increase in fractures, with osteoporosis causing fractures every 3 seconds. Postmenopausal women are…
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A Guide to Keeping Your Toddlers Active and Entertained Without Technology
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How The Type Of Underwear You Wear Can Impact Male Fertility
Whether underwear can affect male fertility has been studied for years. While it may sound like a locker room myth, even being dubbed a “conspiracy theory” by many, it’s a legitimate concern, with studies showing that the underwear you wear has a direct impact on low sperm count. What Is Low Sperm Count? Low Sperm…
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Training Your Brain For Improved Wellness With Neurofeedback
Brain health is extremely important, playing a crucial role in various aspects of our health. In this week’s edition of Wednesday Wellness, we spoke to Kerry Rudman, the founder of Brain Harmonics, a company that aims to provide alternative therapy by helping the brain balance itself. Brain Harmonics In our #WednesdayWellness interview, live on Instagram,…