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Clinical Negligence in Its Most Fearsome Form: 5 Facts About Birth Injury

15th October 2018 Children's Health, Women's Health

Birth injury of any kind is a heartbreaking ordeal for any family. While every mother wants to leave the delivery room without incident, each year more than 25,000 infants in the United States suffer some kind of birth injury. Birth injuries take different forms and can feature a number of complications. Whether the injury is caused by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or other medical providers, the damage can be long-lasting, and in the worst-case scenario, could lead to premature death. Here are five facts about birth injury that you could find useful. Birth Injuries are Common In the United States, for every 1000 infants born, roughly 7 will suffer a birth injury, which amounts to approximately 1 in every 9,714 infants born with a birth injury. Some 28,000 infants are born each year with a birth injury. Birth injuries appear to be more prevalent among younger mothers between the ages of 25 and 34, whose physicians employed the use of birthing tools like a vacuum or forceps. There are Several Common Birth Injuries A number of birth injuries can occur that stems from medical malpractice and negligence, or a lack of diligent medical care. Some of the most […]

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5 Ways To Get Relief From Back Pain After Pregnancy

8th October 2018 Health Solutions, Healthy Living, Weight Management, Women's Health

Being pregnant is one of the most beautiful periods of life. What people don’t often mention is that it’s often one of the most painful ones. After all, how could it not be? Your body is going through a big change. While it prepares for the birth of your bundle of joy, of course, it’s going to experience some difficulties. The most common problem women face during and especially after pregnancy is back pain. Instead of enjoying spending time with your newborn, you’re experiencing daily back pains. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to solve this problem. Change your diet Back pain after pregnancy is often the result of weight gain. In order to reduce the pain, you can try changing your diet. Don’t do this on your own though, it’s best to consult a nutritionist. A professional will help you devise a diet that doesn’t starve you or take away any nutrients. Quick diets you can find online are often the first resort for weight loss, but they’re very counterproductive. As soon as you stop those diets, the eight comes back, and so does the back pain. Maintain your posture If your posture is not correct, you’re going […]

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5 Things You can do to Lead a Less Hectic, Stress-Free Life

16th August 2018 Healthy Living, Men's Health, Mental Health, Women's Health

We’re living in a world packed with stress and anxiety. It’s quite hard to function properly in today’s surroundings without being faced with a lot of stress and anxiety. From your home, where stress can build up around insignificant things, through traffic and your way to work, and all the way to the job you have. With so many stress-inducing things surrounding all of us, it’s perfectly normal for some of us to slip and fall from time to time. However, you must put in your best effort to fight that stress and anxiety. Everybody has their own way of dealing with hectic life situations, but there are some general principles that should help almost anyone. We did a bit of researching, and we’ve decided to make this short guide through some of the things that should help you deal with stress and anxiety. Keep in mind that these guidelines don’t offer a final solution to your problem, but they can help you find the best way to deal with it. So, without further ado, let’s jump to it. The Importance of Breathing You’ve probably heard this a hundred times, but proper breathing and right breathing techniques can really do […]

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5 Natural Ways to Deal with Menstrual Cramps

26th July 2018 Women's Health

Menstrual cramps or period cramps are generally called dysmenorrhea. You will be surprised to know that almost half of the women all over the world experience menstrual cramp during their period. The pain triggers due to the contraction of the uterus and other conditions such as adenomyosis and endometriosis. It is normal to have pain in your lower belly, lower back and in the thighs before and during your menstrual period and you don’t need to worry about it. Simply follow any of the 5 Natural Ways to Deal with Menstrual Cramps as stated below. However, when the pain goes beyond your tolerance and makes you unable to do other jobs, make sure to consult your doctor as well. Now, let us look at some most effective natural ways to get rid of menstrual cramps in the following; 1. Take Care of Your Diet: During the period, you need to take care of your diet properly to get rid of cramps. Cut off fat from your diet and take more vegetables during those days. Fat decreases the inflammation of the entire body. Go for healthy fat, also known as saturated fat like fish oil and olive oil. Take protein […]

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Knee Osteoarthritis: Prevalence, Risk, & Surgical Options

24th July 2018 Men's Health, Women's Health

Many individuals are unaware of the growing risk of knee osteoarthritis, but it is high time you learn more about this joint problem here. Medically, joints are vital for proper movement, body stability, and quality life. These joints are very functional to the extent that they adhere to various cases of injury, diseases, and accidents. Ideally, a joint may take time to indicate that there is something wrong inside it since it was made to withstand a lot of pressure and friction. What Are Joints & Specifically The Knee Joint? Humans, animals, and several species have joints and the common definition of a joint is where two or more bones meet. The joint is formed of fibrous connective tissue, plus cartilage. There are different types of joints categorized under ball-and-socket joints, synovial joints and so on. The joints are ally categorized depending on the level of movement they allow. When we talk about the knee joint, these are joints located on your legs. They are generally below your hip joint and it comprises of three main parts. These include; the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (the large shin bone), and the patella (Kneecap). The knee joint is enclosed by collateral […]

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