Category Archives: Health News

Screen Time Surge During Lockdowns Fuels Myopia Epidemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered daily routines, particularly for children who have become dependent on digital devices for education and entertainment. This shift has raised concerns about the potential impact of prolonged screen time on the prevalence of myopia, an eye condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects are seen clearly. Studies… Read More »

New Year, Real You — The Secret to Lasting Change and a Happier Metabolism

Is “New Year, New You” on your mind? Let’s talk about sustainable change. We’ve all been there — January rolls around and suddenly our social media feeds are flooded with miracle diets and quick-fix weight loss solutions. That fresh-start energy is powerful, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to make positive changes to your… Read More »

Transform Your Routine: Strategies for a More Interesting Life

Life’s daily grind can feel repetitive, with tasks piling up and routines often leaving us uninspired. However, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary is possible by adopting a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and mindfulness. Recent research into what constitutes a “good life” highlights the importance of psychological richness a concept that adds depth and engagement… Read More »

New Study Shows Axillary Surgery May Not Be Necessary for Certain Breast Cancer Patients

For decades, surgical axillary staging, including sentinel-lymph-node biopsy, has been standard practice for treating early-stage breast cancer. However, a groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) suggests that for patients with clinically node-negative (cN0) T1 or T2 invasive breast cancer, omitting axillary surgery is just as effective in terms of survival… Read More »