When you are employed and working to achieve the set objectives, the tasks you perform often require repetitive movements. Repetitive work may lead to injuries, known as repetitive strain injuries, which may affect your muscles, nerves and tendons. If you suffer from...
Month: November 2024
Why malnutrition occurs in nursing home settings
Concerned family members and aging individuals make decisions about nursing home care for safety and health reasons. When older adults struggle to meet their own needs or family members can't provide them with regular support, a nursing home could be the safest...
Patients deserve to know the risks of their medications
There are hundreds of prescription medications available. Modern medications can help people treat everything from eczema and bipolar disorder to blood sugar challenges and high blood pressure. However, medication is not a magical cure-all. Every medication creates a...
What is hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is a form of paralysis that affects just one side of the body. It differs from what people tend to think of as “paralysis” and can generally affect the victim’s arm, leg and even facial muscles on the affected side. Hemiplegia often leaves victims with...
Why semi-truck blind spots can cause major crashes
Semi-trucks inspire a number of unique safety concerns on the road. They require more space at intersections because they perform wide turns. They can throw snow or sheets of ice onto other vehicles if drivers don't clear off the trailers during the winter months....