According to the World Health Center (WHO), medication adherence is the degree to which a person’s behavior corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider. This means if you are staying on top of your medications or not. Along with if you are taking them the way your doctor has prescribed. Staying on top of your medications is a big deal. You must take them correctly. Especially if you want your health to improve. Yet, it is sometimes overlooked. This issue is a widespread issue. One that goes across different medical conditions. Thus leading to treatment failures.

Caring for a loved one is a very selfless act. It is an act that can be very rewarding. Yet, it can be very challenging to take on. When you become a caregiver to a loved one, you often become the backbone of support. You give physical, emotional, and in some cases financial support to the person you are taking care of. Although you may be happy to do it because of what the person means to you, it still takes a hard toll on you. This selfless act often comes with great personal sacrifice from you. Often one of those sacrifices can be your mental health.

Childhood should be a time of joy and wonder. A time where you explore the world and learn new things. However, for many children, traumatic events can overshadow the beauty of childhood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a survey of more than 144,000 adults found that about 60% of Americans experience one adverse experience during their childhood. In this blog, you will be taking a look at what childhood trauma is. As well as its effects, as noted by the CDC and the National Traumatic Stress Network.

What is Childhood Trauma?

According to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most common and serious complications with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. This is a complication that affects your eyes. This disease causes damage to the blood vessels in your eye. Specifically, the light-sensitive tissue that is in the back of your eye. Also known as the retina. This issue happens when you have high blood sugar levels for a long period. You must be aware of the causes of diabetic retinopathy if you suffer from diabetes. As well as the symptoms and treatment options you have. That way you can preserve your eye health.

It’s no secret that there is a huge risk of getting lung cancer if you are a smoker. However, it is also possible to get lung cancer without ever picking up a cigarette. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, about 10-20% of lung cancers each year happen to people who have never smoked. Along with people who have smoked less than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. In this blog, you will learn about a few things. You will take a look at the risk factors of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Combating Cavities: Understanding and Preventing Tooth Decay

Cavities, also known as tooth decay are a very common oral health issue. According to the National Institute of Dental Research, 90% of adults have had tooth decay in their teeth at some point. Even though they are common, they are preventable. In this blog, you will take a look at the causes, symptoms, and get cavity prevention tips. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mayo Clinic. 

What Are Cavities?