• Four Treatments For Melanoma Cancer And The Side Effects You Can Expect

    Most doctors will catch melanoma cancer before it gets any deeper than your skin. That is excellent news, since it means that you will probably not die from it. However, depending on the depth of the melanoma and where the cancer is located, you may still need one (or more) of the four following treatments. Laser Ablation Dermatologists are now using laser ablation to remove cancer and pre-cancerous cells from the skin.
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  • Don't Know ASL? Proven And Effective Ways To Communicate With the Hearing Impaired

    If you know someone that is hearing impaired, you might find communication somewhat difficult. It may prove especially difficult if you do not know American Sign Language — or ASL. In truth, it is best not to assume that someone who is hearing impaired knows ASL. It is estimated that approximately 28 million Americans suffer from some form of hearing loss, yet only an estimated 500,000 people use ASL as a natural language.
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  • 3 Ways To Help A Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer's

    An Alzheimer's diagnosis is always upsetting, no matter what the age of the patient. But when someone you love is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, it can be especially devastating for everyone involved. Early-onset Alzheimer's is Alzheimer's disease that's diagnosed before the age of 65. It often strikes patients in their 40s and 50s, but can even affect patients in their 30s. Take a look at some things you can do to help a loved one who is dealing with a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's.
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  • Avoid the Effects of Sleep Deprivation with Chiropractic Care

    With all the personal and professional obligations you must meet throughout the day, when you finally get the opportunity to get in your bed and go to sleep – it's well deserved.  However, if you are one of the more than 20 million people who suffer from a sleep disturbance, you're likely not getting a good night's rest. The Problem with a Lack of Sleep When an individual is unable to get enough sleep at night, they won't just wake up tired.
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  • Why You Should Follow up with Your Eye Doctor after a Work Accident

    When you have a spill accident at work that gets substances in your eyes, you typically run right to an eyewash station to flush your eyes and save your sight. While the eyewash station probably functioned exactly as it is supposed to, and/or your eyes are no longer burning or blurry, you should still see your eye doctor. Here is why. Damage to Your Eyes You Cannot See Your eye doctor's instruments can see the damage that the spill accident caused.
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  • Answers To Three Common In-Home Care Questions

    When a person is unfortunate enough to develop a debilitating medical condition, their quality of life can rapidly deteriorate and they may struggle to live on their own. Fortunately, individuals that are facing this type of problem can opt for in-home care solutions to help them remain as independent as possible while still enjoying a full life. If you have limited or no experience with these services, you may benefit from having a few basic in-home care questions answered.
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  • Two Notions About Drug Recovery Centers Debunked

    Being addicted to drugs can be a truly devastating problem to have, and it is a sad fact that it has the potential to permanently change your life for the worse. Due to the nature of addiction, individuals will have a difficult time freeing themselves from this problem, but there are recovery centers that can offer the support and guidance that individuals need to learn to control these impulses. However, the need for these centers is widely misunderstood, and learning the reality concerning the following two misconceptions will put you in a better position to overcome this problem.
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  • Need A Mammogram? Go Mobile

    If you need a mammogram, you could schedule one with your regular health care institution, or you could get your screening done at one of the newest and most popular locations: a mobile mammogram unit. Here's information about this new technology that you might want to make use of or even schedule for your employees or women's group. Mobile Mammogram Basics A mobile mammogram unit is a portable mammogram system that either screens women in a movable clinic pulled by a semi or sets up in a small room on-site.
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  • Using Natural Products To Treat Your Nail Fungus Conditions

    Germs and fungal spores are mainly responsible for nail fungus conditions that you may be experiencing. Natural household ingredients can successfully prevent and treat your nail problems. Natural fungal-buster products are in plain sight right there in your home. People who have tried natural ingredients on their deteriorating nails are reporting success in reversing fungus growth. How about reaching into your cupboards and start reaping the benefits from using these ingredients on your nails?
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  • Do This Dynamic Stretching Routine Before Running To Avoid Injuries

    Forget about what your elementary school gym teacher taught you about touching your toes and doing v-sit stretches before working out. As it turns out, research has shown that static stretches like these, when performed before a workout, can actually inhibit the muscle's ability to fire. A far better pre-run stretching routine relies on dynamic stretches, which involve taking the muscle through repetitive motions to loosen it up. This warms the muscle and helps prevent injury.
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