Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Scottish government confirmed that NHS workers would receive a four percent pay rise, according to a report by BBC. Jeane Freeman said the annual average salary for an NHS nurse would increase by an estimated £1,200. However, the health secretary added that the pay increase didn’t apply to doctors, as it only recognized the NHS
[ Read More ]Medical spas are becoming an increasingly popular destination, with 155.8 million visits registered every year. Medical spas essentially combine luxurious elements from traditional spas with services offered in medical facilities to create a unique healing experience for patients. Injectable treatments, post-surgery recovery, and pain management are some of the most effective services offered. Injectable Treatments Health spas now offer
[ Read More ]Image 01 The vast majority of Americans – around 96%, to be precise – own a cellphone, as reported by the Pew Research Center, and around 81% own smartphones – up to around 35% from 2011. An increasingly large percentage of people, meanwhile, use smartphones as their main means of Internet access at home, meaning they
[ Read More ]Globally, air pollution claims the lives of seven million people annually, according to the World Health Organization. From car emissions and industrial smoke to pollutants in your home, air pollution poses a significant threat to your respiratory health. Exposure to air contaminants like carbon monoxide, pollen, and dust, increase the risk of lung cancer, heart disease,
[ Read More ]While every expectant mother hopes that no complications will arise during labor and birth, birth injuries do occur. In fact, birth injuries affect approximately 3% of all babies born in the USA, according to the CDC. Although minor injuries such as bruising and swelling rarely require further medical intervention, more severe injuries can have a lifelong
[ Read More ]Scientists have been working on a technique to rejuvenate human cells and ultimately create therapies to treat diseases such as osteoarthritis and muscle wasting that are caused by cellular aging. Although the research is promising, it will be some time before effective drug treatment is available for these conditions. In the meantime, to address other health
[ Read More ]Poor nutrition is a widespread problem in the US — 19% of young people (between 2 and 19 years old) and 40% of adults are obese, which increases their risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, according to the CDC. Busy lifestyles are a prime reason for unhealthy diets. When you’re preoccupied with work,
[ Read More ]We are living in a new technological revolution. One took us out of the fields and into factories. Another took us out of factories and into the service industry. It is possible to discuss the merits of them all, but overall, each revolution advantages many and leads to human progress. The insurance industry – be
[ Read More ]As we age, exercise can provide more energy, ease chronic illnesses and help retain independence. Sometimes, it can be hard to get motivated to exercise, especially when experiencing pain or fatigue. By taking advantage of the latest fitness technology for support and motivation, and using fitness trackers to monitor progress, continuing to exercise in later life is
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