Apr 09, 2024 by EMPWellness Admin This syndrome has two types: The first type is called the sudden death syndrome of a child under one year old, and it is a condition in which the baby dies in his sleep without a clear reason. This syndrome is more likely to occur in children aged 2 …
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Dec 09, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin Thyroid disease is one of the inherited and acquired diseases, which all people and in any age group may be exposed to this disease. Among the types of this disease are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The thyroid gland is located in front of the neck and around the trachea, …
Dec 08, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin Before we discuss this issue, we should know that intraocular pressure or IOP (Intraocular pressure) actually refers to the pressure caused by the production of liquid inside the eye and also the changes in the volume of muscles around it. The problem in draining fluids inside the eye causes …
Nov 03, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin Meditation has been shown to offer many benefits. Although it’s well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, research shows that it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to …
Nov 01, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin Adequate sleep is very beneficial for health. Adequate sleep helps the body to use the process of repair and maintenance of the body and therefore, adequate sleep can be useful for improving mental and physical condition. Adequate sleep improves memory and prevents some genetic disorders. Adequate sleep causes …
Aug 21, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin The first task of the immune system in protecting the body is to prevent the entry of microbes and foreign cells into the body. Now, if for any reason microbes and foreign cells can pass through the primary immune defense barrier and enter the body, the second defense …
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July 07, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin What is acute inflammation and what are its symptoms? It is better to first understand what inflammation is before looking at the acute inflammatory response. Inflammation is an important process in the body that occurs with the cooperation of the immune system. Inflammation may not be completely defined; …
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June 22, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin Cholesterol in normal levels is an essential substance for the body. However, if the blood concentration becomes too high, it becomes a silent danger that puts people at risk of heart attack. Cholesterol is present in all cells of the body and has important natural functions in food …
May 09, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin HARMS AND BENEFITS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Although alcohol can make a person feel happy, pleasant, and sociable in short periods of time, excessive or chronic, long-term drinking can lead to alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction. Chronic alcohol use is also associated with other cognitive and mental health issues, …
Apr 20, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin A healthcare navigation platform can support a better member experience, lead to smarter employee healthcare decisions, and help employers curb healthcare costs. It can be a little intimidating and challenging to navigate, especially for parts of the population who are less used to new technologies. Moreover, with the rampant …
Apr 5, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin Zinc is a trace mineral, which means your body only needs small (trace) amounts to stay healthy. It’s also an antioxidant. “Antioxidants help prevent cell damage that contributes to heart disease, cancer and other serious health conditions,” says Zumpano. Zinc exists in cells throughout your body. Zinc is involved …
Feb 28, 2023 by EMPWellness Admin With the introduction of digital transformations and the Internet era to the world of medicine and hospital structure, the methods of serving patients, medical examinations, health preventions, special care, post-discharge care, and medical follow-up have entered advanced models such as telehealth and medicine from Telemedicine has been developed …
Dec 7, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin High blood pressure during pregnancy High blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. To survive and function properly, your tissues and organs need the oxygenated blood that your circulatory …
Nov 1, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin All about bladder cancer The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower pelvis and has flexible muscular walls that can be stretched to hold urine and push it out of the body. Urine is a liquid waste product made by 2 kidneys and then transported to the …
Oct 15 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin Autism also called “autism spectrum disorders”, pervasive developmental disorders are a group of various diseases, the most common of which is autism. Although expressed in various ways, they manifest themselves in three main elements: impaired social interactions, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, and the presence of stereotypical and …
Sep 29 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29 every year. It was created by the World Heart Federation. The first World Heart Day took place back in 2000. The aim is to improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and promoting education internationally about ways …
Sep 14 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin A common condition, endometriosis is a painful condition that can impact your everyday life. When you have endometriosis, tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places within your abdomen and pelvic area. Endometriosis can cause painful and heavy periods, as well as fertility issues. …
Sep 3 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin IVF (in vitro fertilization) is a type of fertility treatment where eggs are combined with sperm outside of your body in a lab. It’s a method used by people who need help achieving pregnancy. IVF involves many complex steps and is an effective form of assisted reproductive technology …
Aug 23 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin The 1st of Shahrivar, coinciding with the birthday of the eminent Iranian doctor Abu Ali Sina, has been named as Doctor’s Day in Iran, with the aim of honoring his services and contributions to medical knowledge and honoring the doctors of the society. This day has different dates …
Aug 20 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin What is the cause and treatment of cold sweat? Sweating is a normal function when you get hot and need to cool down. Sports activities, stress, fear, etc. cause this issue. But sometimes the body experiences something called cold sweat. Cold sweat is still not one and it …
june 14 , 2022 by EMPWellness Admin Every year, on 14 June, countries around the globe celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and make the world a better place and raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood …
May 5, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin Since 1992, International Midwives’ Day has been held on May 5. This day is observed to honor midwives’ work and promote awareness about their importance in providing crucial care to mothers and their newborns. In addition, it is a chance for us to recognize their efforts towards making the …
Apr 25, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin World Malaria Day is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Malaria is a life-threatening disease. It’s typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Infected mosquitoes carry the Plasmodium parasite. When this mosquito bites you, the parasite …
Apr 17, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin April 17 has been designated as World Hemophilia Day to raise awareness of hemophilia and use consumer characteristics, care and support care and increase public consumption in this area. Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder in which blood does not clot because there is lack of clotting proteins. …
Apr 7, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization, as well as other related organizations. The theme of World Health Day 2022 is: Our Planet, Our Health It focuses global attention on urgent actions …
Feb 20, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin Tension headache is one of the most popular types of Headaches can be devided to mild, moderate or severe pain in the back of the eyes, head and neck. Some people say tension headaches are like a tight bar around their forehead. Most people who experience tension headaches have Episodic headaches. These cases …
Feb 04, 2022 by EMPWellness Admin World Cancer Day aims to address the global impact of the disease and offering support to cancer patients and survivors through catalyzing personal, collective, and government action. On this day, various forums and organizations try to deal with the misinformation and stigma around cancer. The most common types of …
Dec 21, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Virtual Care As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care organizations across Canada have cancelled elective and nonurgent clinics as a measure to reduce the risk of exposing patients to COVID-19. To provide safe, timely, and accessible ambulatory care, health care providers have adopted virtual care …
Dec 1, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin World AIDS Day, held December 1 every year, is “an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.” Of the nearly 40 million people all around the globe affected by AIDS, more …
Nov 27, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER? Prostate cancer is the presence of cancer cells that are growing out of control in the prostate. Depending on the stage of development, these cells can stay in the prostate or invade nearby lymph nodes and even other organs. What is the prostate? The prostate is …
Nov 14, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin November 14, the birthday of insulin discoverer Frederick Bunting, was first designated World Diabetes Day in 1991 in collaboration with the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The purpose of naming such a day is to increase public awareness about the causes, complications, prevention and treatment …
Nov 5, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Healthcare navigation can support a better member experience, lead to more intelligent employee healthcare decisions, and help employers curb healthcare costs. Moreover, with the rampant spread of a new virus, it has become clear that the public needs expert guidance around the healthcare system through healthcare navigators. Here are some …
Oct 29, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin World Psoriasis Day, observed on October 29, shines a light on challenges faced by those suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is a disease that results from an overactive immune system and is evidenced by rashes on the skin. While most immune systems take 30 or so days to …
Oct 20, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin October 20 each year, marks a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. WOD aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority by reaching out to health-care professionals, the media, policymakers, patients, and the public at large. The campaign …
Oct 12, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Due to the growing patient population, the health care system faces increasing demand for nursing professionals. However, the level of education and experience nurses have helps determine how effective they can be. Licensed nurses handle the most basic nursing duties, but registered nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) have more advanced …
Sep 30, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin A company that keeps its workforce happy has the significant benefits of increased productivity, creativity, reduced turnover, and an improved bottom line. To help your company get there, we have created this list of what we believe to be the most key factors in keeping your workforce happy and healthy. …
Sep 21, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st of each year, is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most ordinary form of dementia, a group of disorders that impair mental functioning. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s …
Sep 14, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Today, for a healthcare system to be considered “good,” the system needs to be on a strong primary care system, with practices of family doctors, nurse practitioners and others who serve as the first point of contact for patients. There are separate ways in which Canada could improve its health …
Sep 6, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Uncertainty breeds anxiety, and we are living in uncertain times. Between rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, questions about whether or not to reopen economies and businesses, the ongoing protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, and the economic fallout of the pandemic, we don’t know what will come next. …
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Aug 23, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin A healthy workforce can save your organization money in a number of ways. In fact, the Integrated Benefits Institute reports that poor health and illnesses result in 1.4 billion days of employee absenteeism each year, costing U.S. employers $530 billion annually in lost productivity. This ultimately manifests in an added …
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Aug 16, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin During the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, health experts and government officials have asked us to help battle the virus by keeping at least 6 feet away from others. Along with handwashing, social distancing (Also called physical distancing) is one of the most important ways we can “flatten the curve” and slow …
Aug 5, 2021 by Goli Dargahi The 7 days between 1st to 7th of August will be observed as the World Breastfeeding Week. It is organized by the WHO every year and governments, NGOs, and individuals across the world participate in it. The goal is to increase awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for both mother …
July 28, 2021 by Dr. Tooran Masoumi Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, most often caused by infection with a virus, but sometimes by alcoholism, or poisoning by a drug or chemical. Symptoms vary a lot from person to person and depend on the cause of the hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is classified from A to G …
July 16, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Congrats on getting your COVID-19 vaccine! You qualify as fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, or two weeks after your single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Maybe you’re wondering …
July 11, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin World Population Day on July 11 is a holiday that’s dedicated to focusing on the importance of population issues. The day was established by the United Nations as a result of the massive interest people had in Five Billion Day in 1987. Read on for more information about observing this …
May 27, 2021 by Dr Tooran Masoumi Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain and spinal cord. It affects myelin – the sheath that surrounds and protects nerve fibers – whose progressive destruction slows down the transmission of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis can lead to sequelae and is …
May 11, 2021 by Goli Daragahi Historically, as well as today, nurses are at the forefront of fighting epidemics and pandemics – providing high quality and respectful treatment and care. They are in fact the heroes of health. Nurses are often the first and sometimes the only health professional that people see and the quality …
May 8, 2021 by Dr. Mihan Karimi Celebrated on the 8th of May, the International Thalassemia Day is devoted to raising awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about thalassemia, promoting and strengthening the lifelong and difficult struggles of patients against this severe blood disease, and commemorating all the people who are no longer with us, …
May 6, 2021 This day will occur on 7 May. More than 25 million children worldwide have lost one or both parents to AIDS – equivalent to the number of people living in New York, Paris, Rome and Bangkok combined. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, 12 million children have been orphaned by the pandemic. In addition …
May 4, 2021 WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchi that manifests itself by: attacks of shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and sometimes permanent difficulty in breathing. Asthma results from the association of a genetic predisposition to allergy and favorable environmental factors, such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander and …
April 30, 2021 Would you get a COVID-19 vaccine from your dentist? Drillers and fillers; fight pandemic Like other dentists, A.J. Acierno is experienced in complex medical procedures and comfortable with oral injections. So, he’s more than capable of delivering basic COVID-19 shots to the upper arms of patients, he says. And now that the …
April 12, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Biography of Tooran Masoumi Tooran is 49 years old. She was born in Iran, her father was a former customs officer which taught her to be very disciplined, rigorous and serious in what she does. Her mother was a housewife. She gave Tooran all the love a little girl might …
February 20, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin Losing weight quickly, although exciting, can affect your body health and can be very hard to maintain. The most efficient way to keep your weight loss permanently is to get slim slowly. Such goal can be reached without going on hard and rough diets. You will only need to make …
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January 25, 2021 by EMPWellness Admin If you are trying to burn calories and lose weight, doing sports will be an essential part of your plan. Here we have listed 12 sports among all that burn the most calories and can be done on both amateur and professional levels. 1.BOXING – 800 to 1000 KCAL PER …
