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The Invisible Scars of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries often are called an “invisible injury” because many who survive them don’t exhibit any physical differences. Although they may look like everybody else, their brain may no longer work like everybody else’s. The effects of injuries to the brain can be profound – from loss of long-term memory to shortened attention spans to mood swings.
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The End of Hugs and Handshakes?
As the new school year approaches, it’s important to discuss with your child about the upcoming changes that will be in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limiting person-to-person contact is key to reducing spread of the virus. Yet healthy socialization and development still must be fostered among school-age children. How to keep young ones from touching surfaces and not their face is a difficult task, indeed — which is why hugs and handshakes will be discouraged for now. To ensure that social connections and well-being are maintained, other types of behaviors will be encouraged instead.
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Don’t Be Afraid of a Rectal Exam
Mention “rectal exam” and many people cringe and even avoid making that doctor appointment. But what exactly does a digital rectal exam entail, and who needs one? Doctors may perform a rectal exam to look for tumors or cancers inside the rectum, assess the functioning of your anal sphincter, evaluate for hemorrhoids or determine other causes of pain or bleeding. Both women and men may find themselves in need of this exam. However, due to the increasing risk of prostate cancer that comes with age, men are the more likely candidates for a rectal exam.
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Making End-of-Life Care Decisions
Although no one wants to think about it, end-of-life care is an important decision to make and a vital discussion to have with your doctor to ensure your wishes are respected. Whether you are sick or in good health, it’s important to think about the kind of care you would like to have in the event of a medical crisis. Keep in mind that there is no right or wrong decision. The best decision is the one that makes sense to you.
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The Healing Benefits of Fat Transfer
When we think of fat, we often think of areas of the body where we’d like to reduce it. But body fat serves an important purpose. It stores excess calories until needed and releases hormones that control our metabolism. But fat can do even more. Through fat transfer or fat grafting, we can heal tissue, treat painful nerves and improve appearance.
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The Dangers of ‘Mommy Juice’ Culture
You may have seen the shirts that say “I’m not a regular mom — I’m a wine mom,” the wine glasses with the words “mommy juice” printed in fancy type or the memes that make light of moms who day-drink on playdates.
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How To Treat Different Types of Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know all too well how debilitating these headaches can be. Understanding the different types of migraines and how to treat them at home can help you manage this challenging condition.
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Know the Signs of a Stroke: FAST
If you have a stroke, those first few minutes can be crucial—they can mean the difference between life and death, and for survivors, the degree of recovery. That’s why recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting help immediately are critical.
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Tackling the Flu Instead of Spreading It
For many people, getting an annual flu shot is practically a fall tradition. While flu shots are an effective protection against getting the flu, they’re not an iron-clad guarantee. You can still get the flu, even after you’ve gotten the shot, for several reasons.
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The Power of Posture: Improving Spine Health
Maintaining good posture is important to keep your spine healthy and avoid developing chronic pain, headaches and general stiffness.
