What is stress? Stress is the reaction our body has to a threat or demand. Whether the cause is real or imagined, the body can respond in worry or fear. Stress can have positive effects to help you avoid danger, but it can also have negative parts if...
Reading comprehension, or understanding the information you are reading, is a skill that takes practice. As we learned, there are steps you can take to improve your reading comprehension, whether you are a student or a working professional. This can allow you to not only...
May 6 through May 12, 2019 is recognized as National Nurses Week. May 12, 2019 is the International Nurses day. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that in 2018 there were roughly 2.9 million nurses employed in the United States. If you are a nurse,...
Reading literature and text books are a common practice in school. What is often not taught by teachers is how exactly to understand the information you are reading and to keep up with this skill throughout the years. Also known as reading comprehension, understanding written...
It is officially the spring season! Springtime is the sign that the winter months are over and warmer weather is on the way. Now that the weather is beginning to change, people often have cravings to spend more time outdoors. Spring is a symbol of regrowth...
Depending on where you are reading this from, many parts of the country are starting to see signs of spring. April and May are two months of the year that many people focus on outdoor activities. However, whatever your current weather is like, you can...
As previously shared, it is common for adults over the age of 65 to be living with more than one health problem, known as comorbidity. Because of this, there are actions that one needs to be aware of as a patient and/or as a caregiver. ...
It is estimated that three quarters of adults age 65 and older are living with more than three health problems. This is significant in working with and/or living with someone in this age category. Having multiple health problems is often referred to as comorbidity. Comorbidity can...
In today’s business world and economy, there can be a lot of job movement. Whether you are looking for a new job, currently employed or maybe looking to hire new employees, transparency is something to consider. Both as an employer and as an employee it...
Today in the United States, it is estimated that 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women are at risk of developing colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is in the top four most common diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States. However,...