Eye care should be one of the most important and primary concerns for every one of us. An increase of screen time exposure and digitization has equally increased eye-related problems amongst people, especially children. Though doctors advise that a regular or yearly eye check-up at an eye center should be strictly followed, many people don’t…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people’s mental health. People from all walks of life have experienced stress throughout the pandemic – from frontline workers who are overwhelmed with work, young people who can’t go to school, family members who are separated from each other, those impacted by COVID-19 infection or loss of…
Read MoreMillions of Americans live with mental health issues. Thankfully, the conversation is shifting from taboo to a more public and healthy approach. Mental health is defined as your psychological and emotional well-being. According to mentalhealth.gov, this can be affected by many biological factors such as genetics, brain chemistry; life experiences such as trauma and abuse; or…
Read MoreThe terms mental health promotion and prevention have often been confused. Promotion is defined as intervening to optimize positive mental health by addressing determinants of positive mental health before a specific mental health problem has been identified, with the ultimate goal of improving the positive mental health of the population. Mental health prevention is defined as intervening…
Read MoreIf you have been on social media and searched within the self-care circles, you have most likely seen the posts about drinking water. These often include people reminding others to drink water and stating that they may be feeling depressed or anxious because they are dehydrated. However, is there any truth to these claims? Everyone…
Read MoreSometimes, life comes at you fast. Other times, the hustle and bustle just manages to catch up with you. With it can come stress, anxiety, sadness or fear of the unknown — all of which can impact your mental health. Managing your feelings and handling everyday challenges is an important part of maintaining your overall well-being,…
Read MoreGlobally, 771 million people lack access to safe water and 1.7 billion people don’t have a toilet. Nearly 1 million people die each year from water, sanitation and hygiene-related diseases which could be reduced with access to safe water or sanitation. Lack of access to safe water also affects the physical well-being of women and children who…
Read MoreImagine how different life would be without accessible clean water. It’s unfathomable. The activities we take for granted in developed countries like washing our bodies and having running clean water in our homes, utilizing indoor plumbing, and drinking clean water wouldn’t be possible — ever. Yet this is the reality of life for 2.2 billion people worldwide,…
Read MoreWater is the most necessary yet the most underrated nutrient. Water is important for the proper functioning of biochemical reactions in our body (it acts as a solvent), maintaining body temperature, circulation of blood in our body, etc. it is essential for life and the summer months are very hard on our body hydration wise!…
Read MoreWater seems to be the key to everything. Need to lose weight? Drink water. Need clearer skin? Drink water. Have a headache? Drink water. Hydration also has a big impact on your overall health. Staying hydrated is vital to your overall health. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), severe cases of dehydration can have side effects…
Read MoreSimilar to the way an engine malfunctions with low levels of coolant, the body can malfunction without proper water intake. If you don’t drink enough water, you become dehydrated, which leads to undesirable side effects. However, if you drink more water, there are many remarkable benefits. Here are seven reasons to drink more water. 1.…
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