well being Articles
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What is the true burden of nail infections on patients’ well-being?
Blueberry Therapeutics hopes to make a real difference to the quality of life for people who suffer from skin and nail conditions by curing the symptoms they experience. To do this, it is key to understand exactly what issues affect people with these conditions, how this makes them feel, and how much this impacts their daily way of life. Our most advanced area of research is fungal infection of ...
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Research Shows a Link Between Loneliness and Dementia
Humans are inherently social beings who thrive on making and maintaining social relationships. Connecting with and supporting one another forms deep bonds that make us feel seen, valued, and like we belong. These social interactions are not only important for our emotional well-being but also for our physical well-being-maybe even more so than originally thought. Loneliness, an increasingly ...
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A look around the world at mental health in the workplace
Among the countless number of occupational diseases workers are exposed to globally, mental health issues have proved to be one of the most dangerous. Studies continue to confirm their accountability for a majority of long-term leaves from work, just behind cancer. Although there has been marked increase in campaigns addressing mental health and its consequences in the workplace, there remains a ...
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The 4Cs of the Croatian public healthcare system: social marketing challenges at the dawn of EU accession
As a country nearing EU accession, Croatia faces many political, legal and economical challenges. Harmonisation with EU laws within the public sector is one of the most challenging steps in Croatia's accession process. Under the rubric of public sector services, public healthcare is one of the most important as it supports the well being of individuals and society as a whole. The primary aim of ...
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What are fatigue countermeasures?
Generally, a countermeasure is an action taken to reduce or avoid the effects of an undesirable condition or situation. In managing fatigue, appropriate countermeasures can help improve alertness, maintain performance, and reduce drowsiness. Taking appropriate countermeasures at appropriate times should be a cornerstone of a fatigue risk management system (FRMS), and understanding more about ...
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What You Need to Know About Nutrition and Short Gut Syndrome
No parent wants to hear their child has a condition that might affect their education, family life, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, there’s currently no restorative treatment for short bowel syndrome (SBS). Monitoring nutrition is a lifelong necessity for anyone with this disorder. This means that no matter the cause of SBS, there are certain things you should know about nutrition ...
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Development of a metabolic tracker for the real-time measurement of lipolysis from capillary blood - Case Study
Contexte Diet and physical activity are key drivers of an individual's health status, however there is no way to assess their effects individually and in real time. There are therefore many generic solutions that aim to fight overweight and promote well-being through diet and physical activity. However, all of the proposed solutions do not take into account the genetic and metabolic ...
By Inovarion
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How we work with United Nations SDG`S
Back in 2015, all 193 United Nations Member States adopted 17 sustainable development goals. Those goals require the member states to, among other things, eradicate poverty and hunger in the world, reduce inequalities and ensure better health for all. At Tubus Technology, the idea of a world with more equal opportunities for all are anchored in our identity. Therefore, we see the sustainable ...
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Supporting person-centred care during COVID-19 in Scotland
The media have highlighted some of the novel and selfless ways in which care staff have been supporting service users during lockdown, and the various tiered and phased systems put in place during this pandemic. The aim has been to mitigate isolation, promote activities and continue to provide person centred care. Part of the methodology of improvement is to use the PDSA Model (Plan, Do, Study, ...
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Importance of Monitoring Pharmaceutical Storage Temperature
Ensuring proper environmental conditions is crucial for the stability of pharmaceutical products. The conditions should be consistent throughout the supply chain logistics. Poor temperature control can be detrimental to the effectiveness of the drugs. Improper storage conditions at the warehouse or in transit can cost thousands in wasted product. Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industries are ...
By AKCP
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Managing emotional wellness during the holidays
As the holidays begin, families and friends come together to celebrate. There’s much to be grateful for during this time, but the holidays can also bring up feelings of stress for many people. An important way to take care of yourself is to manage emotional wellness—not only to improve your overall health but to help you better enjoy the end of year festivities. Today we’ll ...
By Evidation
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AED In The Workplace: 5 Reasons Why It Matters
The modern workplace is more than just a space to accomplish tasks; it’s a community where employees spend a significant portion of their lives. As such, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in this environment is paramount. One crucial aspect of workplace safety that is often overlooked is the presence of an Automated External Defibrillator or AED. AED in the workplace is more ...
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Nanomedicine - the key to improved dermatology treatments?
Blueberry were recently invited to write two commentaries on the challenges of treating skin and nail diseases and the potential for nanotechnology approaches in dermal drug delivery. Here we share a brief overview of these articles. We will all have encountered someone who is dealing with or has previously experienced a common ailment of the skin or nails, such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), ...
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The Connection Between Migraine and Mental Health
For people who experience migraine, daily life can be stressful and unpredictable. People with chronic migraines experience symptoms at least 15 days a month, preventing them from completing typical activities. Migraines are almost always linked to mental health because they impact many aspects of life. Understanding how your mental health affects migraines and vice versa can help you manage ...
By CEFALY
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Top 10 Questions and Answers About Loupes
ErgoPractice News - Jan/Feb 2024 By Jin Chang PhD jchang@surgitel.com Summary When making a purchase, particularly one that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being, it’s only natural to have questions. To assist you in making informed decisions, we’ve compiled a list of 10 questions and our responses. However, we understand that each person’s needs and concerns ...
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Top 10 Questions and Answers About LED Headlights
Summary When making a purchase, particularly one that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being, it’s only natural to have questions. To assist you in making informed decisions, we’ve compiled a list of 10 questions and our responses. However, we understand that each person’s needs and concerns are unique. If you find yourself with additional questions that ...
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Maryland’s Department of Health - Case Study
Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) aims to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management and community engagement. Public Health Services is a division of Maryland’s DHMH. Recently, the Maryland Public Health Services Laboratory moved into a six-story laboratory facility, designed to ...
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Sink your teeth into a virtual issue on oral health
A new free-to-read Australian Journal of Primary Health virtual issue addresses various aspects of oral healthcare, including access, vulnerable groups and new models of service delivery. Our teeth are one of our most important assets, yet perhaps the most neglected area when it comes to looking after our health and well being. A new Australian Journal of Primary Health virtual issue highlights ...
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Our Industry’s Everyday Heroes
Medical professionals and first-responders are fighting tirelessly for our well-being and retail employees are putting their own health second so we can buy essentials like food and medicine. Their bravery is astounding. As we all are spending more time than ever before in our own homes, I wanted to take this time to reflect on some of our industry heroes. The home furnishings retail employees, ...
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Environment and human health
In 2010, the comprehensive European environment - State and outlook 2010 report showed that environmental policies have delivered substantial progress in improving the state of the environment in Europe. However, it also stressed that major environmental challenges remain. Water and air pollution have declined but not enough to achieve good ecological quality in all water bodies or to ensure ...
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