Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition with symptoms such as unwanted thoughts and fear that lead people to engage in repetitive behaviors of compulsions. The compulsions in people with OCD interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.  OCD is usually a life-long (chronic) condition, but symptoms can come and go over time. Everyone […]

Leadership is a key contributor to building organizational capacity for change. The commonly used leadership styles, include transformational leadership, democratic leadership, autocratic leadership, servant leadership, charismatic, transactional, bureaucratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles. Transformational leadership is a style that empowers people to accomplish positive change through inspiration, open-line communication with staff, and demonstrating integrity in the […]

Preeclampsia diagnosis and treatment; Preeclampsia is diagnosed during routine prenatal appointments when healthcare provider checks a women’s weight gain, blood pressure and urine. If preeclampsia is suspected, the healthcare provider may order blood tests to check kidney and liver functions, suggest a 24-hour urine collection to watch for proteinuria, or perform an ultrasound to look […]

Preeclampsia is a medical condition that occurs midway through pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks. Some of the symptoms present in this condition include high blood pressure, protein in their urine, swelling, headaches and blurred vision. This condition goes away after a baby is delivered. When individuals have preeclampsia, their blood pressure is elevated to higher […]

Factors that contributed to French revolution of 1789. The French Revolution was a an event in world history that took place between  1789 and and late 1790s. When this event took place France was under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens  changed their political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions entirely.  One of […]

Understanding Alopecia. Alopecia  refers to a condition of excessive hair loss from your scalp. It can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. the most common causes of Alopecia  are hereditary, hormonal changes, or a normal part of aging. Alopecia (baldness) can affect anyone even though it […]

4 Major benefits of digital marketing; digital marketing is the use of all marketing efforts that use the internet. These include digital channels such as search engines, websites, social media, that can be used to connect with present and future customers, unlike traditional methods, digital marketing helps you reach a larger audience and target prospects. […]

Top 5 Professional development benefits; Professional development in its simplest form means improving oneself through learning and training to advance in career. Although companies may offer training sessions to further teach their employees, it is the responsibility of employees to independently work on their own professional development.  The most common ways that employees can use to […]

Top 5 employee retention strategies; Employee retention refers to the effort businesses make to retain their current staff and limit the rate of turnover.  Employee retention is essential to every business organization since onboarding and training new staff requires resources and time. It is estimated that employee replacement cost can range from at least one-half […]

Internet Advertising is a form of marketing that uses the Internet to promote products and services to audiences and platform users. The Internet or World Wide Web is quickly becoming the most effective way for a business to advertise their products or services to customers. Web sites such as search engines or small sites that sell […]

The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect Postpartum Depression. Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues […]

Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression. It is an evidence-based therapy well-established in the health community that entails listening, singing, playing instruments, or composing music. It is interesting to note that musical skills or talents are not required to participate. Doctors and […]