Health

In some cases, you may need medical care but do not need to be a hospital patient. That is when professional home health care is needed. For instance, someone may need professional home health services after recovering from an illness or accident. The article below analyzes what home health care involves, the types of services and costs. Home health care involves exactly what the name implies. It includes medical care that is provided in a person’s home. Home health care...

Menopause is signaled 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual period. Gradually, hormone levels, including estrogen and progesterone, decline as a woman becomes closer to and reaches menopause. Menopause usually occurs anytime in a woman’s mid-40s to mid-50s. According to the U.S. Office on Woman’s Health, in the United States, the average age of menopause is 52. Hormones play a significant role in several areas of your health. When hormone levels change, it can lead to side effects. The decline...

During the winter season, most households with children experience at least a few bouts of the cold and flu. While getting sick is no fun, knowing the early signs and symptoms can help you and your children get better faster. So, what are some common flu symptoms in kids? And what should you watch out for? Let’s take a look. The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious viral respiratory infection. While the flu may be severe, most children...

Although the prevalence of mental health conditions in men is lower than in women, around six million men are affected by depression in the USA every year. (1) However, the number of men who take their own lives yearly is four times higher than women. (2) Social norms around gender teach young men that they should be emotionally strong and that showing vulnerability is a sign of weakness. As a result, men tend to mask mental health problems, refusing to...