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Behavioral insomnia in Children

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Sleep problems are prevalent in infants, children, and adolescents. Approximately 25% of children experience difficulties with some aspect of sleep.Moreover, 27% of children are sleeping less than the recommended amount for their age. Although the prevalence of sleep disorders is high, it is crucial to note that rates vary greatly depending on the specific sleep disorder. For instance, behavioral insomnia, the most common sleep disorder, has a very high prevalence rate (20%–30%), whereas the prevalence rates are much lower for disorders such as sleep apnea,sleep related movement disorder, and parasomnias such as night terrors. What is Behavioral insomnia in Children (BIC)? Behavioralinsomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders found in children. It is estimated that approximately 25% of children will experience it at some point in their childhood. Behavioral insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep leading to poor sleep quality a

List of Nursing Specialties

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One of the greatest aspects of nursing as a profession is the ability to work in many different roles. It is a field which is constantly evolving. Registered Nurses can work bedside with the sickest patients or opt to care for those who are mostly well. They can work directly with patients or indirectly by collaborating with the team or others involved in healthcare to help patients. For every individual temperament and personality a nursing specialty exists. The pace of a working environment can be fast and full of adrenaline, or a slower pace with lots of time to spend bonding with patients and families. RNs can have a great amount of pressure to do everything perfectly and quickly with extremely high stakes or may work in an environment that is much more relaxed with "well" patients who want to chit-chat while they wait for their physician's appointment. The options are nearly endless and here are some of the most popular nursing specialties.       1.      

5 Most Common Dental Problems

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Dentalproblems are never fun and exciting, but the good news is that most of them can be prevented. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating properly and regular dental check-ups are crucial steps in preventing dental problems. Educating yourself about common dental problems and their causes can also go a long way in prevention of your teeth. Here is a list of the most common dental problems.       1.       Tooth Decay Tooth decayis referred to as dental caries or cavities. It occurs when the bacteria in plaque is given the chance to settle on teeth. It produces an acid that slowly eats away at the tooth enamel and forms holes. This bacterium is especially prevalent after eating sugars and starches, so limit exposure by eating a healthy diet. The likelihood of developing a cavity depends entirely on lifestyle. The better your oral health routine, the less chance you will have of suffering tooth decay. The best possible approach to dealing with plaque is prevention. On

Anthrax Vaccine : Possible Side Effects

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 Anthrax  is a disease caused by infection with spore-forming bacteria. It normally occurs in people who are exposed to an infected animal or other source of the anthrax bacteria. Anthrax is spread to a human through the skin, the stomach, or the lungs. The bacteria can enter the skin through a cut or wound that comes into contact with products from an infected animal. Infection can also occur through the lungs when a person inhales the bacterial spore or through the stomach when a person eats undercooked meat from an infected animal. The anthrax vaccine is used to help prevent this dangerous disease in people exposed to the bacteria through the skin or lungs. This vaccine works by exposing you to an antigen protein that causes your body to develop immunity to the disease. Anthrax vaccine does not contain live or killed forms of the bacteria that cause anthrax. Anthrax vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. Before taking this medic

Lifestyle Tips to Improve Your Sexual Health

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If you didn’t happen to know, a healthy sex life is extremely beneficial for you! It helps boost immunity, relieves stress and let's not forget about the good mood endorphins. But, what’s important to understand is to know how to maintain and improve your sex life. Here are some valuable tips to help you maintain your sexual health and have a healthy sex life.       1.       Begin walking Just 30 minutes of walking every day was linked with a 41% drop in risk for ED, while a separate trial reported that moderate exercise can help restore sexual performance in obese, middle-aged men with ED.         2.       Never treat sex as a burden  The key lies not in thinking about ways to deny it to your partner, but to think of ways to be enthusiastic about your sex life. It should definitely be an active de-stressor in your life. After all, who wouldn't love a good sex life with a partner? Talk your partner into it if you are in the mood for it tonight. Let things l

Facts about the Human Body

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We tend to think that we know our own bodies pretty well. We know how they work and what kinds of changes are occurring every second of the day. But in fact, the human body is a seriously complex and mysterious mechanism that sometimes confuses even the most qualified specialists.Here are some stunningly interesting facts about our body that canimpress anyone.       1.       For every pound of fat gained, you add seven miles of new blood vessels New tissue needs blood supply, so your vascular system expands to accommodate it. This means that your heart must work harder to pump blood through the new network, which may reduce oxygenation and nutrient replenishment in other tissues. Your body will break down and reabsorb the unneeded blood vessels from the previous tissue.Our blood vessels are 100,000 miles long and we breathe 50,000 times in a day. Moreover, our body is full of surprises as it can do incredible stuff.       2.       The brain itself cannot feel pain -

Healthcare Trends Disrupting

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Economic sustainability and digital disruption are pretty popular topics as of late. Healthcare spending is on an unsustainable path, thanks to demographic shifts and globalization. But just as health systems need to contain costs, digital health has emerged to enable approaches that are significantly more cost-effective. Developing sustainable approaches will require varied skills, from app development and analytics to customer engagement – attracting entrants from sectors such as technology, telecommunications, and retail. This creates opportunities for cross-sector partnering, but also raises the specter of disruption for mature health care incumbents. Here are some of the healthcare trends that will rule not only this year, but many more years to come!        1.       Fee paying healthcare is likely to increase There has been a greater demand on health systems created by ageing, obesity and disease. The rise of new healthcare markets and strategies, and increasing techn