Surgery

Reducing Surgical Site Infections – Latest Guidelines and Best Practices

Surgical site infections (SSIs) contribute significantly to patient mortality and healthcare costs, impacting two to five percent of individuals undergoing surgery. Prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) can be achieved through targeted interventions and careful oversight of the surgical field, in which perioperative nurses play an integral role. Hand Hygiene One key to preventing surgical […]

Fitness

The Role of Recovery in Fitness – How to Rest and Rejuvenate for Optimal Performance

Exercise, particularly intense workouts, causes muscles to tear. Over time they recover stronger and bigger as their fibers rebuild themselves – however this healing happens after recovery rather than during exercise sessions themselves. Active recovery exercises such as walking or jogging at a slower pace; swimming; Tai chi; and Yoga all help improve blood flow […]

Medicine

Personalized Healthcare for the Future

Precision medicine refers to customized healthcare that addresses each person’s biology and life circumstances, with the goal of anticipating, preventing, and treating disease. Scientists who followed Mila’s development foresee a future where doctors will have access to treatments tailored specifically to each patient’s genetic makeup. Personalized Medicine As healthcare advances advance, healthcare is shifting towards […]

Health

Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep is essential to mental and overall physical wellbeing, with many psychological disorders leading to poor restful slumber; research demonstrates how better restful nights may help treat them effectively. Cross-sectional studies are effective for identifying associations but cannot establish causality. To establish this link, longitudinal designs must be utilized. Depression Although the exact cause remains […]

Fitness

Skincare For All Ages – Tips For Youthful Skin

Having youthful skin means more than just using skincare products. It also includes exercise, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep. Upgrade your cleanser to one that doesn’t strip your complexion of its natural oils (and skip the harsh astringents and cleansers with scrubbing beads). Start exfoliating regularly, and use a serum or moisturizer with […]