Category: Health

Regardless of your job description or position in the healthcare industry, you will have to deal with challenging patients at one point or another. And, unfortunately, that is one of the most significant downsides of working in healthcare. As a physician, nurse, or anyone else, all patient interactions will differ. And working in the same position may desensitize you to the point where you treat your patients as, well, only patients. You do one thing over and over again, and it gets programmed into your brain. At times, healthcare workers are so indulged in their tasks that they are not mindful of a patient’s mood or behavior. So, how can you deal with complex patients? How do you conduct yourself during such interactions? Continue reading

Back in the day, a common belief that is followed by many to this day is to eat big to get big. This means that you should gain as much weight as you can and as fast as you can. Called dirty bulking, this led to extra fat gain.  Also, this was considered the result of building muscle. All in all, the focus was gaining weight and eating big to get big. However, things are not the same anymore. They have changed considerably since. Nowadays, people think smart, train smarter and eat even smarter. You should know that this methodology no longer works. Why? Continue reading to know the 5 reasons you should not be following this mantra of eating big to get big. Continue reading

The first thing that people tend to notice about you is your smile. If you do not feel comfortable about your smile, it will show. Not only is an improved smile beneficial in helping boost your self-esteem, but it also affects how others may perceive you. According to a study conducted by the dating website Match.com, it was found that 71 percent of women and 60 percent of men claimed that they consider the teeth of their potential date before agreeing to go on a date with them. Another study revealed that whiter teeth make one seem more employable, friendly, happy, successful, and intelligent. Now, many of us do not have a perfect smile. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes into place. It helps correct crooked, missing, and yellowed teeth through a variety of procedures. Continue reading

 Sex therapy is designed to help couples or individuals address personal, interpersonal, medical, or psychological factors that hurt their sexual satisfaction. Sexual health is a crucial part of overall emotional as well as physical well-being. It is a kind of talk therapy, but you probably wouldn’t want to talk about it if you are undergoing a sexual problem. If embarrassment keeps you from getting help, you should know that 31 percent of men and 43 percent of women experience some degree of sexual dysfunction. The purpose of sex therapy is to help people prevail over their emotional and physical challenges, have a fulfilling relationship and pleasurable sex life. It is designed to find out the cause of sexual issues and reverse them. The list of these issues may include: Continue reading

If you have issues with the way you act, you might want to try modifying your behavior with the help of therapy. There is a special branch of counseling called “behavioral therapy.” This term relates to types of therapy that are aimed at mental health disorders. This kind of therapy will help you identify and change potentially unhealthy, dangerous, or self-destructive behaviors. Behavior modification therapy helps to learn through experiences when any unhealthy behaviors can be altered. The treatment typically focuses on current issues and how to fix them and benefit both adults and children. Continue reading

Communication problems can develop in any situation and any social relationship. It is pretty easy for many people to misinterpret or misunderstand their friends, colleagues, or loved ones. Such misunderstandings will often lead to tension and arguments in all types of relationships, be it personal or professional. In some cases, conflicts will arise and pave the way to even bigger issues, making communication more challenging. It is usually beneficial to receive professional support. A therapist will help you to explore the reasons for your communication issues. Continue reading