The ophthalmologist tells you that you have cataracts. Uh-oh. Before you panic, or even stress, know that in most cases cataracts are treatable. Learning more about this common condition, understanding the facts and knowing what isn't true can help you to feel more comfortable with your upcoming eye care. Okay, so you might already know that a cataract is a cloudy area in the eye that can interfere with your vision.
5 August 2016
If you're suffering from chronic lower back pain, take a look at your feet. Your flat feet, also called feet with fallen arches, may be contributing to or even causing the back pain. Here is the connection between your feet and your back pain and how your pain can be treated. Keeping Your Lower Body Aligned The arch in your foot serves two purposes. It provides a shock-absorbing type of support each time you take a step.
26 July 2016
Your hearing is one of the most vital senses that you have. It allows you to listen to the sweet sounds of your loved ones, as well as enjoy the tones of the type of music that you enjoy. Because healthy hearing contributes so much to your quality of life, it's important to protect it. Approximately one in three people who are between the ages of 65 and 74 have some degree of hearing loss.
14 July 2016
More seniors are opting to stay put and age in place. That means they're forgoing assisted living facilities and retiring to their own homes. If you've decided to age in place, there are some steps you can take to make your home a safe place in which to age gracefully. One of the most important changes you can make involves the bathroom. You're going to need a safe place to bathe yourself.
6 July 2016
Patients that wake up in recovery after having a tumor removed from their brain may face several challenges during the weeks of recovery. You may have to deal with a loss of mobility in certain parts of your body. Mobility issues and more can be dealt with with the help of a professional physical therapist. You may also have trouble with your speech. Some people experience problems with their memory or critical thinking skills.
1 July 2016
Sugar gliders can suffer from dental disease, just like people can. Here are three things sugar glider owners need to know about dental disease. Why do sugar gliders get dental disease? Despite their rodent-like appearance, sugar gliders are actually marsupials, not rodents, and they don't have constantly-growing teeth. This means that their oral health requires more maintenance than the mice, rats or guinea pigs you might be used to. While rodent teeth grow too quickly for cavities to develop, sugar gliders do not have this advantage.
28 June 2016
Sore throats are a common complaint among the young and old alike. While you may think you become less susceptible to certain infections as you age, the three infections listed below are just as common in adults and may be the cause of your sore throat. 1. Common Cold If it started with a nagging tickle and lasted only a few days, the likeliest cause of your sore throat is the common cold.
27 June 2016
If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, your chiropractor may have suggested using active release technique to treat it. If you are wondering how this targeted massage could help, consider the three benefits below. Releases Pressure On The Nerves Active release technique helps release the pressure on your hands' nerves, helping to relieve any pain and numbing sensations you may experience during a flare-up. The massage technique works by targeting specific muscles that are in direct contact with the nerve.
27 June 2016
If losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to a parent, then watching a child struggle with heroin addiction may be a close second. Heroin is a powerful drug that holds a strong grip on its addicts. Many people who become addicted struggle with that addiction for the rest of their lives. The addiction often completely changes them as a person. Their priorities, dreams, and goals disappear. Their appearance may change dramatically.
20 June 2016
Trying to break a drug addiction is not an easy feat, but it is something you should seriously consider doing right now. Your addiction is not only bad for yourself, but it is also affecting those closest to you. If you cannot break the addiction for yourself, you really should consider trying to achieve this so you can stop damaging all the relationships in your life. Here are three effects your addiction may be having on your friends and family members.
2 June 2016
