by Dave | Jun 8, 2022 | Intellectual Health Articles, Physical Health Articles
Critical thinking may contribute to your overall health!
Healthcare and education
Excerpt: Critical thinking is just one skill crucial to evidence based practice in healthcare and education, write Jonathan Sharples and colleagues, who see exciting opportunities for cross sector collaboration
@article{Sharples2017TI, title={Critical thinking in healthcare and education}, author={Jonathan Sharples and Andrew David Oxman and Kamal Ram Mahtani and Iain Chalmers and Sandy Oliver and Kevan Collins and Astrid Austvoll-Dahlgren and Tammy C. Hoffmann}, journal={British Medical Journal}, year={2017}, volume={357} }
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by Dave | May 24, 2022 | Intellectual Health Articles, Physical Health Articles
Introduction: Definition & Application of the Swiss Cheese Model
The Swiss cheese model of accident causation is a model used in risk analysis and risk management. It also includes aviation safety, engineering, healthcare, emergency service organizations. This approach is also used as the principle behind layered security used in computer security and defense in depth. It likens human systems to multiple slices of Swiss cheese, stacked side by side.
The risk of a threat becoming a reality is mitigated by the differing layers and types of defenses which are “layered” behind each other. Therefore, in theory, lapses and weaknesses in one defense do not allow a risk to materialize preventing a single point of failure. The model was originally introduced by James T. Reason of the University of Manchester,[1] and has since gained widespread acceptance. It is sometimes called the “cumulative act effect”.
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by Dave | May 9, 2022 | Intellectual Health Articles, Nutritional Health Articles
Introduction
Millions of people around the world are busy trying to find ways to fight the common cold. While there is still no cure, there are some suggestions that can help reduce symptoms. Nootropics have been used in the medical field for centuries, but they have recently found a new use in fighting off illnesses. These are supplements sold to make people smarter or stronger with little to no side effects. This article addresses this class of supplements for immunity.
As the world’s population grows, so do the many diseases. Aging populations, changing diets, and increased environmental pollution affect people all over the world. There are many ways to prevent illness, but the most beneficial way is to strengthen your immune system. The following article will list some substances called nootropics that can help you boost your immune system naturally. These substances are certainly worth trying because they are relatively inexpensive and won’t negatively affect you physically or mentally.
Nootropics, in general, refers to a cognitive enhancing supplement with a wide range of benefits. A recent study suggests that some nootropics may boost immunity. The study revealed that when mice were given the supplement Aniracetam before being exposed to mouse cancer cells, their cancer cell development was significantly reduced. In addition, the mice also demonstrated an increased ability to clear free radicals from the body.
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by Dave | Apr 11, 2022 | Intellectual Health Articles, Nutritional Health Articles
Dehydrating food is a great way to preserve it for long periods of time. It is also a great way to make healthy snacks that are easy to carry around. The benefits of dehydrating food include: -Reasonably long storage -Preservation of nutrients- -Less storage space
Some foods are better than others when it comes to dehydrating food. Join us in a quick tutorial on how to dehydrate foods!
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by Dave | Mar 26, 2022 | Intellectual Health Articles, Spiritual Health Articles
Introduction to the Zone
What does it take in finding the zone? Some people believe that it is possible to enter the so-called “zone.” through meditation, running, singing, etc. What is it like to get into the zone? Many athletes describe the feeling as being “in sync” with their body or mind. It is as if they know exactly what their body needs and when they need it. They can predict what will happen next without thinking about it or reacting to it. What does it take to get into this state? This article intends to share how it can potentially be achieved through a couple of key techniques.
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