What Happens After You Receive A Diagnosis Of Cancer

Posted on 5 April 2018

If you have just received a diagnosis of cancer, you will want to know more about the next steps are that you need to take. This way, while you try to mentally and emotionally come to terms with what this means for you, you will know what steps you will be embarking on soon. Here are some of the things that will happen: Find Out How Long You Have Before You Must Make A Decision Regarding Treatment [Read More]

Mental Health Improvements That You'll Notice upon Getting Clean

Posted on 16 March 2018

When you've been using drugs but are working toward getting clean with the help of a treatment program, you'll soon be able to notice a number of health improvements. For starters, your physical health may be noticeably better. You may put on weight that you'd lost during your addiction, and you face may appear more vibrant and less gaunt. Internally, your lungs, liver, heart, and other organs may also get healthier. [Read More]

How An Empathy Doll Can Be Beneficial For Your Parent's Dementia Or Alzheimer's

Posted on 24 January 2018

Have you ever heard of an empathy doll? These therapy tools are often used with autistic children to help them develop empathy and appropriate behaviors when socializing. Empathy dolls can also be used for aging people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Some people may be misinformed and think it strange or demeaning that an elderly person would have a doll. However, studies have found that doll therapy can greatly help these patients better relate to their world and to others. [Read More]

3 Ways To Protect Your Ears If You Work In A Noisy Profession

Posted on 5 December 2017

One of the biggest risks of working in a noisy profession is hearing loss. You don't want the job you enjoy to damage your long-term health. If you work in a profession that is really noisy, like in a factory or warehouse, you need to make sure that you are constantly and consistently taking care of your hearing. #1 Wear Noise-Canceling Headphones The first thing that you need to do when you work in a noisy environment is invest in a pair of noise-canceling head phones. [Read More]

About Me

Meet Steve Walden

I first became really interested in medical subjects when my wife was pregnant with our first baby. I had absolutely no clue what was going on, but I wanted to. I probably asked more questions during the check-ups than she did. If there was an appointment that I couldn't go to, I would have my wife give me a complete play-by-play. I was just really excited and really fascinated with everything. My favorites were the ultrasounds. The fact that I could see our baby and hear her heart beat seemed otherworldly to me. Since my wife's pregnancy, I've kept learning about various medical topics. I love it so much that sometimes I regret not realizing this sooner and going to medical school! But this blog will just have to do.