The Lesser Discussed Areas Of Health You Need To Think About

A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. There are parts of our health that we all think about but there are others that are neglected. The following contributed post is entitled, The Lesser Discussed Areas Of Health You Need To Think About.

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There are the things that we always talk about when it comes to health, and then there are the things that we don’t talk about so much. It’s essential that you have a good understanding of all areas of your health, rather than just the general ones that you hear about every day. That’s why we have written this article, so down below you are going to find the information that you need. Keep reading to find out!

Joints

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The first thing that we are going to look at are your joints. You might not think that the health of your joints is important, but we can promise you that it is. Your joints are one of the things that allow you to move so easily, and if these are not working properly, trust us when we say that you are going to know about it. You will often hear people say things like ‘I can feel that in my joints’ or ‘I think my joints need oiling’ and that is because they aren’t working exactly like they should. If you experience any kind of prolonged pain in your joints, you should make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

Mouth

Your mouth is important. People see it every single day, you use it every single day and it is an essential part of your health. However, people are scared of the dentist, and it’s for this reason that a lot of oral health suffers. Not everyone is scared of course, but there is quite a large percentage of people that are. These people often avoid going to seek help even if they are in pain because they don’t want someone poking around in their mouth. However, if you don’t get help, the problem is only going to get worse and you will end up seeing a dentist anyway.

If you want to prevent things from happening to your mouth, make sure that you are brushing twice per day, flossing where you can, and avoid any kind of dental trauma if possible.

Mental

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The final part of health that we want to talk about might be a little more talked about, but still isn’t widely accepted. Mental health is something that a lot of people struggle with, and it needs to be discussed. If you think that your mental health is declining, you need to know that there are people that you can turn to. But, you need to first recognize the signs that things are starting to slip, and address them. Once you understand the signs, it becomes far easier to avoid certain aspects.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and that you now understand a little more about some of the lesser discussed areas of your health. In order to take control of your health, you need to make sure that you understand as much as possible about all of the different parts that make up your health. We wish you the very best of luck!

Author: anwaryusef

Anwar Y. Dunbar is a Regulatory Scientist. Being a naturally curious person, he is also a student of all things. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Prior to starting the Big Words Blog Site, Anwar published and contributed to numerous research articles in competitive scientific journals reporting on his research from graduate school and postdoctoral years. After falling in love with writing, he contributed to the now defunct Examiner.com, and the Edvocate where he regularly wrote about: Education-related stories/topics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Financial Literacy; as well as conducted interviews with notable individuals such as actor and author Hill Harper. Having many influences, one of his most notable heroes is author, intellectual and speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, author of books including Outliers and David and Goliath. Anwar has his hands in many, many activities. In addition to writing, Anwar actively mentors youth, works to spread awareness of STEM careers, serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium, serves as Treasurer for the JCSU Washington, DC Alumni Chapter, and is active in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Ministry at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. He also tutors in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics. Along with his multi-talented older brother Amahl Dunbar (designer of the Big Words logos, inventor and a plethora of other things), Anwar is a “Fanboy” and really enjoys Science-Fiction and Superhero movies including but not restricted to Captain America Civil War, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Prometheus. He is a proud native of Buffalo, NY.

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