Have you picked up a bad habit or two and now find yourself struggling to quit it or them? You don’t need to beat yourself up. We’re all human and can struggle from time to time with dropping habits that have become second nature to us.   Whether it’s indulging in too much alcohol, too many sweets, or anything else on the long list of things that are bad for us — we’ve got some tricks up our sleeves to help you hack your habits and replace … [Read more...]

Have you recently discovered all of the benefits that CBD has to offer you? Do you want to know how to take advantage of all of these benefits?  CBD is becoming more and more popular as a treatment for various medical conditions. Some people use it to help with chronic pain, while others use it to treat anxiety or insomnia. CBD is available in many different forms in online head shops like DankStop, including tinctures, capsules, and … [Read more...]

While some health conditions can be treated naturally by employing good eating habits, exercising regularly and practicing basic self-care, there are diseases, illnesses and medical disorders which can only be managed with prescribed medication. Unfortunately, prescriptions can be quite expensive and take a big chunk out of a family’s monthly budget. Whether it is a supplemental drug for maintaining overall health or a life-saving medication … [Read more...]

Every employee deserves to not only feel safe, but be safe on the job. This is important no matter what work you do. After all, even relatively safe environments, such as an office space, require essential fire safety protocols in place, and if possible, ergonomic furniture so that sitting down eight hours a day won’t cause health issues in the long run. Pexels - CC0 License To the degree that we can, making sure that our health is … [Read more...]

If you are thinking about taking out health insurance, you may be concerned that you are not going to be able to get a plan if you have a pre-existing condition. A lot of people assume that they cannot take out insurance if they have an existing condition, but this is certainly not the case. Yes, there may be fewer options available to you, but there are still going to be plenty of suitable plans. It is all about finding one that is right for … [Read more...]

Your child may seem hesitant in a number of things so you may wonder about their performance in and out of school. Their hesitancy could be due to undetected vision problems. Take your child to an optometrist who will recognize the signs that your child may well have eye- and vision problems. You need to face up to the fact that your kid may well need to wear glasses and we look at things to consider when buying glasses for them.  First, … [Read more...]

No matter what time of year it is, your children need to stay on top of their hydration to maintain their health and wellbeing. You might be tempted to give your children juice and soda when they’re thirsty, but as Spring is on the way we should talk more about the importance of drinking water throughout the day. Active children need to remain hydrated, as do children who are enjoying the warmer weather outside. A pediatrician will always … [Read more...]

If your child can’t sleep due to hip, knee, or thigh pain, it might be hip dysplasia (DDH). It’s a rare condition that affects newborns and children as they grow. If that’s the case, there are things you can do to help your child develop safely. The first step to combatting the possibility of this condition is ensuring your child sleeps well. Not getting enough sleep due to hip pain may only worsen your child’s condition. In this article, … [Read more...]

The fast spread of Covid 19 around the world forced governments to close schools to slow down the spread. The action helped in a big way, but the secondary effects are being felt to date.   Some governments opened schools shortly, but others took longer than expected. Millions of children stayed at home and syllabuses were disrupted. Parents and guardians lost their sources of income while funding by donors was disrupted too. … [Read more...]

It’s safe to say that the last couple of years have been rough on everyone. The constant changes we’ve all been subjected to, watching as the rug got ripped out from under us and having to find ways to cope with a new normal, have been stressful for everyone. Mental health conditions skyrocketed during the pandemic, and recently, scientists have found that the constant state of stress we’ve all been in has created an entirely new brain condition: … [Read more...]