A patient is told their name is hard to pronounce. A doctor tells another doctor they speak English really well. While doing rounds, a resident is asked if she eats ‘strange foods’. These are examples of microagressions—behaviours or remarks rooted in unconscious bias, which can be related to elements of a person’s identity such as race, gender, religion, sexuality or […]
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When seeking critical medical care, minutes count—especially when dealing with cases of suspected heart attack or stroke. Yet many patients in need of emergency care have delayed or avoided a trip to the hospital fearing possible infection with COVID-19. In the first three months of the pandemic, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center saw a decrease of up […]
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Walking is an incredible form of exercise. Not only are you moving your body, strengthening your muscles and raising your heart rate, you’re also experiencing the many benefits of being outside. Countless studies have shown that exercising in the outdoors can be hugely beneficial for your mental health, stress levels and overall well-being, while fitness experts also recommend walking as […]
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Heart attacks are a terrifying event because they come on suddenly and can be fatal. You have a short window to minimise the damage inflicted on the heart muscle. Being sufficiently clued up to the range of possible symptoms is therefore vital. READ MORE Heart attack warning – common household oil you should avoid Taking preventative measures to avoid having […]
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Researchers in Australia have devised a test that can determine novel coronavirus infection in about 20 minutes using blood samples in what they say is a world-first breakthrough. The researchers at Monash University said their test can determine if someone is currently infected and if they have been infected in the past. “Short-term applications include rapid case identification and contact […]
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Alex Trebek is "feeling great" as he continues to seek treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The Jeopardy! host, 79, opened up about his health in a YouTube video shared on Thursday, telling fans he's been continuing his cancer treatment amid the game show's hiatus due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "I am doing well," he shared. "I have been […]
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(HealthDay)—Physical distancing interventions are associated with a reduced incidence of COVID-19 globally, according to a study published online July 15 in The BMJ. Nazrul Islam, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted a natural experiment using an interrupted time series analysis involving data from 149 countries or regions to examine the correlation […]
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A panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of overwhelming fear and anxiety. There are several ways to help a person who is having a panic attack. These include using grounding techniques and helping them get their breathing under control. In this article, we discuss how to help someone during a panic attack. We cover grounding tips, early warning signs, […]
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Paul, who is no stranger to controversy, previously made other headlines back in May after he participated in the protests erupting across the United States over the killing of George Floyd. Paul documented the demonstration on his Instagram Story, claiming that he had been tear-gassed and that his eyes were "bleeding," but he was later identified in a separate video watching […]
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We might be face masked up and ready for some socially distant activities, but attempts to stay away from Bad Germs while outside could be threatened once you reach a public door. How to open this germ-riddled slab of metal that gets touched by passersby aplenty? You could opt for the kick and shuffle (works best for push doors), but […]
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