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Making sure you are sleeping well should be one key step to your overall well-being plan. Sometimes when our sleep pattern becomes disrupted, that’s when we realize how important a perfect night’s sleep is. Getting enough sleep every night is a challenge to many at the best times. The Purpose of Sleep Sleep is very important for your body and brain. Here are the most important purposes of sleep:         1.        Restoration The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Your brain accumulates metabolic waste during a normal day’s metabolic activities. According to recent research, perfect sleep plays an important role in elimination of metabolic waste from the brain. This helps boost your long-term physical and mental function by avoiding some mental related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. 2.        Memory consolidation Sleep is actually important for memory consolidation, which is a process of strengthening and maintaining your long-term memories. Little or fragmen

It is not a surprise that there is a lot of misleading information out there when it comes to health and wellness.  There are several myths out there about health, though some of these myths are not scientifically proven to be true. By having some of these myths at your fingertips, you can live smarter since you can avoid some common diseases and infections.  In this article you will get a list of the most popular health myths supported by scientific research. Take a look! 12Health Myths Debunked 1.        Antiperspirants cause breast cancer Antiperspirants are chemical sprays used to prevent sweating on the armpits. Some scientists believe that chemicals found in deodorants or antiperspirants can get absorbed through the soft skin of the armpit. According to these scientists, the chemicals end up in the breast tissue catalyzing development of breast tumors. This is contrary to the National Cancer Institute who says there is no scientific evidence that the products cause

A commitment to a healthy lifestyle needs you to stay committed while on a vacation such as summer break. Summer break is a great time to recharge before resuming to your normal job or school. However, many problems can arise if you don’t approach your summer break with a plan in mind. According to research, many people especially kids gains wait 2 times more that when they were in school. This means that summer break can come with challenges when not well planned for. This article will create awareness of the benefits of healthy choices during summer breaks and also practical solutions for families to make healthier food, beverage, and physical activity choices during the summer. 8 Steps to achieve a healthy summer break Summer months consist of warmer and lazier days where living may not be easy. Even adults make a move to adopt a “school out” attitude during this season. This makes this season a perfect time to improve health in fashion. Below are 8 tips on how you can have a h

Healthcare policy has long been a moving target, but it’s hard to remember a time when more change was cycling through the industry. Now, more than half a decade since the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the focus has shifted from expanding access to health insurance to reforming the delivery of healthcare. In particular, policymakers have embarked on a series of experiments and initiatives to transition from the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) system to a payment-for-value delivery system, with key attention to cost containment and quality improvement. We are in the first generation of pursuing approaches better than FFS, and expect the industry’s shift toward value-based care (VBC) to accelerate and continue to impact providers, patients, vendors, and payers in different ways. Here are the most important healthcare predictions for the future. 1.       Technology will be increasingly important It’s not really news to say that healthcare providers are looking for

This industry track is open for any business who would like to learn about the forces shaping the evolution of healthcare, and to understand what opportunities exist for their business in this exciting market. Healthcare systems today have to address a host of different challenges posed by medical and scientific advancement. Developments in the field of genetics, information technologies, and nanotechnology are enforcing a more individualized approach to healthcare – often outside the hospital setting, while we have already seen the rise of user-centric healthcare and increasing patient empowerment. Concepts such as ‘the average patient’ are now viewed as outdated. And standards within modern medical systems are measured by different parameters, including: patient access to the best-available treatments and to non-institutionalized care; compliance with treatments; and, even – patient choice. Many agree that there is uncertainly ahead, but one thing is for sure: Technology will c

Suturing Techniques Suturing is a procedure that is used to close cutaneous wounds. The suturing techniques have remained the same for years but the suturing materials have changed. However, the primary goals of suturing have remained the same as listed below:           Main aim is to close dead space           Support and strengthen wounds until healing is complete           Reduce the risks of infection and excessive bleeding           Estimating the edges of the skin for a pleasing and functional result Choosing the best suturing technique depends on the surgeon’s suturing skills. Selection of a better suturing technique will depend on the following:           Thickness of your skin           Type and location of your wound           Degree of tension           Cosmetic results of choice In this article, suturing techniques of various types of stitches are discussed. Sometimes more than one suture technique can be needed to close your wound completely. Su

As 2017 is almost halfway over, many predictions have come forth of what is expected to change in the healthcare industry come 2018. Some of these changes are based on the advancements made in the healthcare industry. Such advancements have come due to government laws to ensure there is reduced medical cost, improved consumer’s taste, convenience of health care, personalized health care and quality of health care. By looking at healthcare for 2017, below are the top 5 predictions of what to expect in 2018 and the coming years: 1.        Digital health in Full Action After the introduction of digital technologies in almost all industries, you will expect to see the same in healthcare. Digital technologies are enabled by proliferation of cloud computing, sensors, mobile applications, tablets and smartphones. As digital technologies are the enablers of healthcare transformation, many businesses under healthcare industry are looking to deliver new digitalized healthcare solutions t