Posts Tagged“health”

3 Unexpected Reasons Why Companies Use Acoustic Blankets

Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common workplace injuries in the U.S. Every year, 22 million Americans are working in environments with dangerous noise levels. Companies pay out $242 million in workers’ compensation every year. It’s no surprise they are looking for ways to better protect their employees. One way companies are doing this is by using safety equipment like acoustic blankets. Here are three reasons why. What Acoustic Blankets Do Industrial settings like construction sites can produce noise levels up to 120dB. For context, anything above 80dB is hazardous to human hearing. Factories, water treatment plants, and…

A Brief Introduction to the Types of Caregivers Available

As our loved ones age or become ill, it becomes a priority to make sure they are given the best care. Most people prefer to stay in their own homes surrounded by familiar things. They feel safe and secure there. Unfortunately, for many, they are no longer able to perform their usual daily activities without assistance. In addition, some need ongoing medical attention. To keep them out of assisted living, caregivers are brought in to help. Read on for information on the different types of caregivers. Family Caregiver What is a caregiver? It is simply someone who offers loving care…

Daily Tips to Maintaining Good Mental Health

It’s safe to say that life is hard on everyone these days. Unfortunately, mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout have altered the quality of life for millions across the country and around the world. The cause ranges from hectic schedules and unfulfilled dreams to genes and traumatic experiences, and the statistics continue to climb at alarming rates. Those who suffer from mental health problems often find that it goes beyond a psychological impact. It causes issues for individuals physically, financially, personally, and professionally. There are efficient treatment options out there for those who struggle mentally, but to…

Understanding Your Fertility

Whether you’re trying to get pregnant, or simply get to know your body and its processes a little better, understanding your fertility is an important step. If you’ve been having difficulty conceiving, learning more about when and why you’re at your most fertile is a good first step for understanding what the problem might be, and what sort of solution you have to look for. You might need the full intervention of IVF, you might simply need to a fertility kit to tell when the right time to try is, but until you learn more, you won’t know. And if…

Have You Been Suffering From A Sleep Disorder?

You realize that you are exhausted all of the time, barely making it through your workday without nodding your head or guzzling down cups of coffee. You try to get to bed at a reasonable time, but it doesn’t make a difference in the morning — you still find it hard to keep your eyes open. It’s not good to feel this level of fatigue on a regular basis, which is why you need to ask a doctor if you have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a widespread problem that often goes undiagnosed because people assume it’s normal to be…