by Teressa Myame | Jun 16, 2021 | Medical Equipment
Incontinence is a medical condition where the body loses the ability to control the bladder or bowels. Incontinence can be a sole issue or it can be a result of something that’s either happening or has happened within your system. It can often be a result of following a poor and improper diet, aging, suffering from certain diseases (especially those affecting the muscles and the nerves), giving birth, and others.
Records show that over 5 million Australians deal with incontinence, with 4.2 million being affected by urinary and 1.3 dealing with bowel, or faecal, incontinence.
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by Sam Birks | Mar 30, 2021 | Health & Fitness
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, almost 1 million Australian adults have had type 2 diabetes in 2017-18. This number can be even higher considering the fact that many more people may have diabetes but haven’t been diagnosed yet. Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and a relative lack of insulin. While there’s no cure for type 2 diabetes, there are ways to prevent it.
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by Teressa Myame | Mar 19, 2021 | Health & Fitness Home & Decor Lifestyle
Creating the perfect outdoor space for you requires more than just choosing the right outdoor furniture. Although having an outdoor space where you can unwind on a daily basis while breathing in the fresh air is fantastic, sometimes more than that is needed for you to truly relax with your whole family. Instead of installing a basic pool, more and more people are considering the idea of installing a swimming spa.
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by Teressa Myame | Mar 5, 2021 | Health & Fitness
Sitting or walking with a bad posture can negatively affect your overall health and quality of living. A poor posture can harm both body and mind. You can improve your posture through regular exercise, therapy and consciously sitting or standing. While ergonomic chairs are beneficial for people who spend long hours in the office, if there is already an injury or pain in your shoulder joint, you should consider posture braces. (more…)
by Teressa Myame | Nov 19, 2020 | Health & Fitness
In the fast-paced world that we live in today, many people try to live better and lead a healthier lifestyle. From ditching sugar for healthier alternatives to eating organic foods and exercising regularly, there are a plethora of small habits you can change to boost your well-being. But what about our oral health? Do we care about it as much as we should? Many people are not aware of this but dental health impacts the rest of your body. Like the other parts of our body, the mouth teams up with bacteria, which is mostly harmless. However, the mouth is the entryway to the respiratory and digestive tract, and some of these bacteria can cause diseases. (more…)
by Sam Birks | Oct 29, 2020 | Medical Equipment
Even though it may not be quite obvious, hospital floors are a crucial part of creating a quality care setting. Making the right decisions in terms of type, installation, and maintenance can affect everything about your institution.
Having an appropriate hospital flooring can help create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for the staff, the patients and their families. That being said, it should also meet some important standards. The following features can help you make a good decision according to the area in question.
Entrance/Lobby
source: hpcismart.com
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