health--medical

  • Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: What You Should Know Before You Sign The Consent Form For A Hysterectomy

    If you suffer from dysfunctional uterine bleeding, you know how distressing and inconvenient it can be. Out of desperation, you may try to convince your gynecologist to perform a hysterectomy without trying alternative methods to stop the excessive bleeding. A hysterectomy is major surgery and is not without risks. Other options may help control the bleeding without the risks factors associated with undergoing a surgical procedure. Symptoms Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, commonly referred to as DUB, is any bleeding that occurs apart from your normal monthly period.
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  • Why You Should Give Up The Excuses And Get A Colonoscopy Already

    When it comes to taking care of your health as you age, the process is not always particularly pleasant. For women, you add the annual mammogram to your roster of routine examinations every year. For men, it's the annual prostate exam. And for both men and women, doctors recommend you get a regular colonoscopy starting at around age 50. Depending on your risk factors, they will recommend colonoscopy exams every five or ten years.
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  • Good Vision Is Especially Essential For Elderly Drivers

    According to All About Vision, car accidents are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 65 to 75. While it's hard to determine exactly how these car accidents happen, experts believe that a lot of the accidents are caused by poor vision problems. If you want to avoid becoming a statistic, you may want to get your eyes checked by an eye doctor. What Happens To Eyes As They Age?
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  • 4 Signs Your Body Isn't Getting The Nutrients It Needs During Pregnancy

    When you are pregnant, you want to be sure that you do everything that you can to keep you and your baby as happy and healthy as possible at all times. There are many expectant mothers that do not realize the effects that poor dietary choices can have on them and their unborn child. Below are a few signs that you may not be making the best dietary choices possible and a few things that you can do to ensure you make healthy dietary choices when you are pregnant.
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