Summer is here! Protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays. With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather. But are you protecting yourself from potential risks? While the sun is shining bright and the temperatures warm-up, it’s the best time to remind people that July is […]
Sports medicine (sometimes called “sports and exercise medicine”) is a medical specialty that deals with the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and fitness. Healthcare professionals who work in this interdisciplinary medical field focus not only on treating sports-related injuries, but also on injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and performance training in order to […]
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month: What You Should Know About The “Forgotten Cancer” What Is Sarcoma? Sarcoma is a rare, soft-tissue cancer made up of many “subtypes” because it can arise from a variety of tissue structures (nerves, muscles, joints, bone, fat, blood vessels; the body’s “connective tissues”). Additionally, Sarcoma may also occur in the […]
Paying attention to your vision is important for your safety and overall health. People with vision problems are more likely than those with good vision to have diabetes, poor hearing, heart problems, high blood pressure, lower back pain and strokes, as well as an increased risk for falls, injury and depression. Q: Is a there […]
World Heart Day is, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, including their prevention and their global impact. Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death globally. In the early 2000s, roughly 17 million people worldwide died from cardiovascular diseases annually. The majority […]
Pain Awareness Pain Awareness – 10% of the world’s population approximately 60 million people endure chronic pain, and estimates in individual countries and regions indicate chronic pain prevalence close to 20 – 25% Understanding more about the underlying causes of pain can help improve treatments and alleviate suffering. What You Need to Know Nearly 100 […]
World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on the 20th of October across the world dedicated to creating global awareness for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones weak and fragile. This greatly increases the risk of breaking a bone even after a minor fall or bump. The […]
Practically everyone on the planet understands back pain, as it’s the leading worldwide cause of disability. The spine endures a lot of wear and tear over the course of a lifetime, but knowing how to care for your back can prevent serious pain and disability. With this in mind, World Spine Day was launched to […]
With the global pandemic in mind, the past two years have been extremely difficult for all, and as a result, BackCare Awareness Week 2021 (4th to 8th October) will be paying particular attention to: Working from Home Studying at Home Spending more time at Home We have not forgotten those who are still working in […]