Watch those stress levels tomorrow – 10pm on Christmas Eve is the most likely time for a heart attack. Researchers trawled through details of 283,000 heart attacks between 1998 and 2013 to find out what days were most lethal. While an average of 50 heart attacks were recorded every day, that number climbed to 69… Read More »
Epic has a new customer for its comprehensive health records system: Irvine, California-based Pacific Dental Services, which provides business and administrative services for dental offices. WHY IT MATTERSIt’s the first dental support organization to sign on with Epic. The implementation means that all healthcare organizations, including dentists and oral specialists supported by PDS, can use… Read More »
It’s #StressAwarenessDay — feeling highly strung? Spot the symptoms and banish stress forever By Ed Cooper Posted on November 7, 2018 According to Health and Safety Executive’s report, ‘Work-related Stress, Depression or Anxiety Statistics in Great Britain’, 12.5 million working days were lost last year due to work-related stress, depression and anxiety. (Relaed: 8… Read More »
Now it is hoped use of the test will mean drugs can be given to those who develop the condition early enough to make a difference. Separate studies by teams in the US and Israel have studied the retina – a layer of tissue at the back of the eyeball. The retina is connected to… Read More »
It may happen once or it could take place over the course of several years, but the psychological impacts can last a lifetime. Domestic violence is a reality for more than 12 million men and women in the United States annually, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. This translates to about 24 people every… Read More »
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming foods or drinks that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites. It’s extremely common, affecting an estimated 9.4 million Americans each year (1, 2). While many foods contain potentially harmful organisms, they are usually destroyed during cooking. However, if you don’t practice good hygiene and proper food storage… Read More »
Whether you’re the type that shuns carbs or the one that avoids all fat, one food group that’s probably on your radar is protein – but it can be confusing. Not if you read this need-to-know guide In recent years, protein has become the macronutrient literally on everyone’s lips. But according to new research by Healthista,… Read More »