2015

Get Relief From Your Hand And Wrist Pain

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Your hand and fingers begin to feel numb after working for several hours. Sometimes your hand feels weak and it's even hard to hold onto your cup of coffee. These are some of the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, a nerve problem that starts at your wrist. Here is what you need to know about this injury and how your doctor can help with the pain and numbness.  The Source of Your Pain

11 September 2015

Protecting Your Teenage Daughter's Sexual Health: What You Should Know

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While being a parent can sometimes be a daunting task, the worrying and concern can sometime peak when a person has a daughter who is a teenager. Teenage girls (and even boys for that matter) are at a pinnacle time in their lives where one wrong decision or move can affect them adversely for the rest of their lives. Because of this, you need to understand ways that you can help to protect your teenage daughter's reproductive and sexual health without making them (or you) uncomfortable.

26 August 2015

Science Says: 3 Foods That Are Good For Arthritis Suffers

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Arthritis can be a very painful disease to live with on a daily basis. However, there are certain foods that have pain relief properties that are specifically directed to arthritis symptoms. Based on scientific research, here are three foods that can help reduce your pain as well as reduce your risk of developing chronic arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis: 1. Tart (and Non-Tart) Cherries You may avoid tart cherries so that you don't make a pucker face, but you may want to rethink that decision.

12 August 2015

The Aging Body And Colon Cancer Screening

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Physical changes in your body as you age mean you are at a higher risk of cancer than ever before. Being proactive with cancer screenings is one way to minimize the risk of cancer affecting your health. Colonoscopy screening for colon cancer is one way intercept this disease before it progresses. Here is what you need to know about colon cancer testing and why it's so important as you move into your senior years.

31 July 2015

Three Reasons To Visit A Podiatrist

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Although you might book regular checkups with your dentist and family doctor, trips to the podiatrist may not be as common. Taking a proactive approach to your health, however, should start from the ground up -- with your feet. After all, painful conditions that affect your feet can make many of your day-to-day activities feel miserable. If you haven't been to a podiatrist, however, you might be uncertain as to what foot conditions these health professionals can treat.

16 July 2015

Protect Your Body While Pushing Your Athletic Limits

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Athletes who are trying to push themselves to the next level of training need to be sure that they are protecting their limbs and muscles. Here are some important ways to protect yourself while training for your next big milestone.  Stay Loose Muscle knots and overtraining can put you out of the game quickly if they lead to a sprain or tear. Be sure that you stretch every time you perform your training.

14 July 2015

Three Medical Interventions That Can Help Speech Pathology Succeed

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Speech pathology helps so many children and adults speak with more confidence and speak more clearly. However, there may be some physical issues with your child's tongue, sinuses, and mouth that may prevent the speech pathologist from succeeding in the work he or she does. If you have not already had your child's mouth assessed by an otolaryngologist, (an ear, nose and throat specialist) you should. The following three medical interventions are the result of a diagnosis and treatment of oral, nasal, palette and sinus issues, which can prevent your child's success with speech pathology therapy.

17 June 2015

Naturally Healthy | 4 Ways To Find Lower Back Pain Relief Without Drugs

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While the abdominal area is considered the core strength of the body, the lower spine is definitely part of that important support system. When you are experiencing pain in your lower back, it can feel like you have no central body strength at all. Lower back pain and strain can be caused by a lot of things, including simple overexertion and muscle strain. You could go to a doctor and obtain an array of different prescription drugs to alleviate the pain, but there are just as many natural ways that you may be able to find some relief.

3 June 2015

3 Tips For Adjusting To Life With A Hearing Aid

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For many people, recovering their ability to hear well can be an even more difficult adjustment than losing their hearing in the first place. This is because hearing loss typically occurs over the course of many years, while hearing restoration can take place rapidly when being fitted with a hearing aid. Suddenly hearing all of the background noises that you haven't heard in years can be overwhelming. However, before you give up on using your hearing aid, take a few minutes to consider the following tips that can help you to adjust to life with a new hearing aid.

20 May 2015

Prostate Cancer Treatment: 3 Exciting Advances In The World Of Prostate Cancer Medicine

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One of the most common cancers diagnosed in men, prostate cancer is a slow-growing cancer that may not produce any symptoms in the early stages of the disease. In fact, many men don't realize they have any issue with their prostate until it becomes difficult for them to urinate. For this reason, it is not uncommon for prostate cancer to not be diagnosed for a length of time.  Fortunately, there are several new and exciting treatments in the world of prostate cancer, which may offer hope to men who weren't able to identify the disease early.

1 May 2015