If you live with chronic pain, you are not alone. There are over 50 million Americans dealing with the same thing. But chronic pain is different for everyone. It can be caused by anything from old injuries to conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, and cystitis. For some people it is relatively minor and easy […]
It’s important to note that despite talking often about the best health advice, what ‘healthy living’ is will always be relative to the individual looking to adopt that advice. For instance, a healthy lifestyle and healthy choices lived and made by an elderly relative is always going to differ from someone who is sixteen years […]
It’s almost hard to believe that just a couple of generations ago, pregnancy was considered a condition and a delicate one at that. Women were thought of as wilting flowers during this time, secreted away and ‘handled’ as if made of porcelain and while that might sound romantic, we think we much prefer the modern-day […]
No one knows when they will need long-term care, but it’s essential to prepare for the possibility. This article will discuss what you can do to get ready for life in a care home. Whether you’re already considering care or you’re just starting to think about the future, these tips will help make the transition […]
Top Tips for Looking After Yourself During Pregnancy It is important that you look after yourself during your pregnancy, both physically, and mentally. It can often seem overwhelming, as when you fall pregnant you have hundreds of different things to think about preparing before the baby comes, as well as get used to the changes […]
All women know that their bodies will change while they are pregnant. However, while you may be aware of it, it is a far cry from actually living it. If you are someone who is particularly health and body-conscious, this may be ever more difficult to deal with. But it does not matter who you […]
It can be challenging to stay healthy and motivated after overcoming addiction. Addiction is a disease that affects every aspect of your life, including physical and mental health. But with the right support system in place, it’s possible to overcome these challenges and live a happy and healthy life. In this blog post, we will […]
Everyday Ways to Get Exercise in Your Daily Routine Exercise is often a word that provokes two different reactions. For many, it produces an eye roll and an exclamation of how long it has been since they have done exercise, and for others, it is an over-enthusiastic comment on how many days they have been […]
We’ve all heard it said at some stage that we are what we eat, and logically, we can all see the sense in that statement. After all, our food is the substance that fuels us and helps our bodies to function, meaning that, if we didn’t eat, it’s unlikely we would exist. Far from just […]
Hospitals aren’t places that you’d typically want to visit if you can help it. The only reason you’d go there is to visit someone getting treated in one or to have tests or surgery completed. You’re likely reading this today because you’ve soon got to spend some time in a hospital having a surgical procedure […]
Anyone with a school-aged child will understand the frustration of hearing the words “sure”, “fine”, and “nothing”, or better yet, a mumbled grunt. These are common responses parents receive when they ask their kids about day-to-day stuff like school, friends, or what they had for lunch. Maybe you’ve had the experience of visiting your child’s classroom and […]
Getting someone a gift for their birthday or another special occasion is a wonderful way to show how much you appreciate them, but it isn’t always about how much you spend. The best gifts don’t necessarily come with a big price tag, but instead, show the recipient how well you know them. Some of these […]
