Category: Health

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is observed during the third week of October each year. IIPW aims raises awareness about the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety. In 2018, IIPW runs from October 14-20 with the theme: Protecting Patients Everywhere. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading …

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World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed on the 10th of October every year for increasing mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It is a global observance supported by the United Nations (UN), to raise public awareness about mental health issues worldwide. This event also promotes open discussions on illnesses, as well …

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Fall brings the most beautiful colors and also cooler temperatures and rainy weather. Autumn is a season when people tend to switch to a diet of comfort food and reduce the amount of exercise they do, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is a great time for renewal and fresh starts and …

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Dietary experts recommend making vegetables a mainstay on our menus. Many people love root vegetables but are confused as to their impact on health. Due to their high nutritional content, Harvard Health Online points out that root vegetables play a major role in cuisine trends like the “vegetable forward” movement and root-to-stem cooking (which uses …

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If munching sugary snacks like candies leave you wanting more, that’s the sign of a sugar craving. Satisfying your cravings by indulging in a small quantity of sugary snacks is absolutely fine, but overeating sugary things is the worst thing you can do. Eating too much sugar can cause obesity and tooth decay, and lead …

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Healthy bones are important for a healthy you. Your bones are continuously changing – new bone is formed when old bone breaks down. The body makes new bone faster in younger people. Aging and loss of bone mass increases risks of developing osteoporosis, which can result in painful fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. …

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Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety disorders and depression. These mental health conditions are a response to certain situations and many people manage them with medication and therapy. But do you know that certain foods can trigger and aggravate anxiety and depression? If anxiety or depression is impacting your life, here are 5 foods to …

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August is observed as National Breastfeeding Month and August 1-7 as World Breastfeeding Week. The World Health Organization (WHO) states, “Every year, countries around the world observe World Breastfeeding Week for a good reason: breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to provide children everywhere with the best start to life.” Breastfeeding is definitely …

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Everyone experiences stress in some point in life. Stress could be caused due to physical or emotional causes. While it is quite normal to feel stressed sometimes, anxiety that persists can have negative consequences. If not managed properly, stress can affect your health and mental wellbeing. Chronic stress can lead the body to produce stress …

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Depression is a common mental disorder that affects millions across the globe. The World Health Organization predicts that depression will become the second most prevalent disease worldwide by the year 2020. Depression causes a feeling of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and …

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