Health & Fitness

Given the many benefits associated with yoga, there’s little wonder as to why it’s among the world’s most popular fitness activities. In addition to bolstering strength, balance and flexibility, regularly practicing yoga has been known to relieve back pain and improve heart health. Furthermore, yoga is also associated with a number of psychological benefits, including...

We’re all feeling slightly higher levels of stress than usual this time of year between the normal holiday-related pressure and the stress of a pandemic sweeping the country and the world. But, know you’re not alone. Times are uncertain and we’re all living through an experience that none of our living relatives have ever tackled,...

If you have gap teeth or have teeth that are cracked, poorly shaped or stained, you can change your smile with veneers. They are fine shells made from either ceramics or porcelain that cover your teeth. Veneers are custom made to look like and blend in with your natural teeth. However, there are some myths...

The holiday season creates a smorgasbord of delicious treats. From one celebratory meal to the next, it feels like we’re always eating. And while many people try to maintain their weight during the holidays, how many of us actually pay attention to our oral health and hygiene? As the treats stare at you this holiday...

Some children are confident little people who love to meet others. Some are more shy and reserved and take time to open up. The fact is every child will react to strangers – especially those who will be performing a health or hygiene service – differently. While a gentle voice and touch can make a...

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, and that desire begins long before your little one is born. While parenthood doesn’t look the same for everyone, one thing nearly all families share is that early childhood involves a lot of doctor’s appointments. In fact, most infants visit their pediatricians a minimum of...

Thomas Paine, a famous revolutionary writer and philosopher, once said, “A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.” This quote pretty much applies to every position of responsibility in life. Where an individual is assigned a particular responsibility, putting them to account is necessary. Individuals may fail...

Many individuals experience back pain at some juncture. Some of them try to live with it, while others seek treatment. However, only some of them ever figure out what’s wrong, and only some ever find a real pain alleviation method. We’ll break down some back pain causes, signs that something is wrong, and we’ll also...

When we think of a job in the healthcare field, the first thing that occurs to us is the high salaries people such as surgeons and physicians earn. While the packages are quite attractive, people’s hopes and aspirations are often let down. Mostly because preparing yourself for these jobs can take a lot of time...

Keeping your pet healthy is your primary responsibility. A healthy pet is a happy pet. It is the most important thing, especially for smaller pets like rodents or birds. For them, health is happiness. More intelligent pets, like dogs or cats, do need social connections to be happy, but even with those connections, their happiness...