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  • Tips For Dealing With Lower Back Pain

    Approximately half of Americans experience back pain each year, and this problem is one of the leading reasons for disability and missed work. Even if you aren't experiencing back pain at this time, experts estimate that up to 80 percent of people will have a back problem at some point in their lives, so it's a good idea to know what to do about it. See a Doctor Although some cases of back pain are relatively minor and can be treated at home, in other cases it's important to see a doctor.
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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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  • What Did You Get For Christmas? Hopefully, Not Gout

    If you've ever had an attack of gout, you understand why you never want to get it again. Hopefully, you did not get your attack for Christmas, but the holidays are a prime time for this disease to strike. Here's some things you can do to lessen your risk of gout and what you can do to treat it. What Is Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that is a common source of foot pain in adults.
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  • What You Need To Know About Medicare Supplement Plan Coverage

    Medicare supplement insurance policies help pay for out-of-pocket health care costs not covered by traditional Medicare. Although Medicare supplement insurance is regulated by federal and state laws, plan options and premiums vary. Therefore it's important to know what basic benefits supplement plans provide as well as how they work. How a Medicare Supplement Plan Works Eligibility. You must qualify for Medicare Part A and Part B before you can purchase Medicare supplemental insurance–also known as Medigap.
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  • Have Case Will Travel--Or Not? Portable Vs. In-Office Ultrasounds For Vets

    If you're a vet looking to make visits a little easier on your animal clientele, you might have a portable ultrasound machine in mind. Those do have advantages, but are they all that they're cracked up to be? Many animals don't like going to the vet's office, so if there's anything that can make getting checked out easier, that should be good -- but you should evaluate more than just that one test to be sure that spending money on a portable ultrasound is the right move.
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  • How To Prevent Oral Side Effects Of Thyroid Cancer Treatment

    If you have thyroid cancer, it's important to pay attention to your dental health before, during, and after your cancer treatments. Radiation therapy and radioactive iodine treatment can significantly impact your oral health. Although some conditions are irreversible, there are steps you can take throughout the different stages of your cancer treatment to help prevent or minimize some of the side effects that may affect your oral health. Your dentist, endocrinologist, and oncologist can advise you on how to maintain good oral health during and after therapy.
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  • Recognizing And Allowing Your Spiritual Being Inside You To Help Heal Your Depression Condition

    It's not unusual for everyone to experience a period of sadness in their lives, which might last for only a short time. You get past that feeling and move on hopefully. Some people find that their sadness grows into lasting melancholy. They can't seem to perform their activities of daily living without despair. You may feel that you are trapped into a hopeless situation that you cannot escape. You feel completely overwhelmed and stop taking care of yourself.
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  • 3 Skin Care Services That A Spa Can Provide

    If you are having issues with your skin, or if you just feel like it needs a bit of special treatment, then you can go to a skin care spa to receive a facial. There are several different facials to choose from, so finding a skin care service that meets your specific skin care needs shouldn't be a problem. This article will discuss 3 skin care services that a spa can provide.
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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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