Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that affect millions of people worldwide, with an estimated 3 million Americans…
As winter sets in, the cold weather brings unique challenges, especially for older adults. The National Institute on Aging reports that cold temperatures can lead…
Dental hygiene is a crucial part of our overall well-being, and as we age, this aspect of hygiene becomes increasingly important. Poor dental hygiene can…
Infections are diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, parasites, viruses or fungi. This disease can spread directly or indirectly from one person to…
The ‘Flu season’ is an annually recurring period characterized by the outbreak of influenza, (The Flu).The Flu is a nasty viral infection that hits the…
Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by different pathogens including bacteria,…
Sepsis is an extensive inflammation throughout the body that could cause tissue damage, organ failure and even lead to death. It occurs when the immune…
World First-aid day is an annual global event that promotes the importance of first aid in saving lives. The event aims to create awareness about…
Movement has proven to improve the life quality of humans in many ways and as we get older, the need for some level of physical…
September 17th is patient safety day, and the theme for this year is “improving diagnosis for patient safety” with the slogan “get it right, make…