SIDS, also referred to as cot death, is defined by the NHS as the unexpected and unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a supposedly healthy baby. Generally, SIDS victims are babies aged 6 months and below. In infant deaths, when there is no other cause to be concluded, SIDS is decided to be the cause […]
For people aged 60 and above, back pain is one of the most severe disabling health conditions. The cause is connected to physical age along with the psychosocial changes that happen with this physical change. But many people do not clearly know about the cause of back pain and the effects of back care and […]
It’s still Oktoberfest time in many countries, even if the official celebration is over – having run from September 21st until October 7th this year. It is celebrated every year in Bavarian Germany with overflowing beer, bountiful food, and exceptional fun. Considered as the most important beer festival, Oktoberfest is where millions of litres of […]
Our grandparents are undoubtedly very special people. They gave us our parents, plus, they also parent us – often in a much wiser and gentler way. Grandparents deserve only the best the world has to offer, but they usually reserve the best for us. Grandparents’ Day is one day every year when we can shower […]
September 29th is World Heart Day, and the World Heart Federation (WHF) is asking everyone to make a promise: eat healthy, get more exercise, and say no to smoking. The world’s number one killer today is cardiovascular disease, but you can change that. WHF say that with just a few small changes to our lives, […]
World Cerebral Palsy Day is hosted by an organization made up of people with cerebral palsy, their families, and other organizations in more than 65 countries that foster their advocacy. Along with them, we aspire to see both the young and adult people with cerebral palsy having and enjoying the same rights, access, and opportunities […]
On September 25 of each year, International Ataxia Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated. This is a concerted effort of many individuals and various ataxia organisations around the world to make more people aware of this rare condition. There is no better way than to engage yourself in the fight against ataxia than IAAD. At the […]
There has been a lot of doubt about whether a memory foam mattress or pillow is really comfortable to sleep on. Basically, the comfort that you get from either one all depends on the quality of the foam and how the mattress or pillow is structured. Not all memory foams are alike. Below you will […]
Do you know that the way you sleep affects your body and mind? Read these little known sleep facts to learn more about how sleep – including a lack of it – affects you both physically and mentally. Sleep Facts about the Body 1. It should take from ten to fifteen minutes to fall asleep […]
Are you aware that you can learn a lot about how your brain works just by knowing more about sleep? The sleep facts below reveal an intriguing connection between sleep and how our brains operate. They can help us understand some of the things we do and why we feel certain ways sometimes, and how […]