26 October 2015
Recovering from a sports injury can be a frustrating time, especially as you begin to feel better. You want to be out moving and participating in your sport or exercise of choice, but your body still needs time to finish healing. Getting back in the game too soon can result in a more severe injury, but sitting on the sidelines is hard. The following tips can help you recover well and recover as quickly as possible.
28 September 2015
Losing weight is never easy, but when you have a metabolic disorder such as type 2 diabetes, it's even harder. One way to improve your chances of finding an effective diet and sticking to it is to work with your doctor or a weight loss clinic rather than trying to go it alone. Here's why you should consider going to a weight loss clinic when you have type 2 diabetes and you want to lose weight.
10 September 2015
When you are trying to choose between different drug and alcohol treatment centers, there are numerous different options available to you. However, one of the primary decisions you will need to make is to determine whether or not you want an addiction treatment program that is specific to your gender, or one that is co-ed in nature. There are many benefits to treatment programs based upon gender that you should know about before you make your final addiction treatment decision.
25 August 2015
You may have heard of glaucoma but never truly understood what it is. After all, your eye doctor tests for it every time you have a routine eye exam. But if your results always come out negative, you may never really think about what glaucoma is. However, it's important to understand the causes, diagnoses, and treatment options for glaucoma because it's a hereditary disease that can cause permanent blindness if left untreated.
29 July 2015
Few things are more disabling than having chronic back pain. Whether you have pain in your lower back or you have pain that affects other parts of the back, it can prevent you from enjoying life and doing the things you need to do. So often people with chronic back pain have no clue what causes it. They simply take pain relieving medication and try to go about their day. However, finding and treating the source of your chronic back pain can provide the most effective relief.
7 July 2015
If your cat goes berserk at certain times of the day, such as late at night or early morning, they are not trying to drive you crazy. They are only acting on their instincts. You see, cats have innate predatory instincts that might cause them to chase imaginary mice, jump off the walls, steal your prized possessions or knock everything off the counter. They are not wild; some cats just have a stronger desire to play and chase, which may be at odds with your sleep schedule.
1 July 2015
If you have missing, cracked or otherwise damaged teeth, dental implant surgery is the perfect way for you to obtain a smile you can be proud of. But, for some people, implant surgery may seem out of reach. The average cost of a single dental implant ranges anywhere from $1000 to $3000 dollars, and, since the procedure is considered cosmetic, many insurance companies will not cover these costs. However, you don't have to settle for a smile that you're ashamed of; use this information to learn more about how you can get dental implant surgery when you're short on cash.
15 June 2015
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among middle-aged adults and the elderly. There are two types of macular degeneration: dry and wet. Here is what dry and wet macular degeneration is and what you can do to try to minimize the effects of the disease. Dry Macular Degeneration Dry macular degeneration (DMD) occurs when the tissue on the back wall of your eye behind the retina begins to deteriorate.
16 May 2015
Babies begin life with eyes that are not nearly as coordinated and developed as the eyes of an adult. Just like the other parts of their body, newborns are still learning to use their eyes. Their eye muscles are not as strong, and their brains aren't as adept at using those muscles. Up through about four months of age, some eye-crossing is normal. At times, your baby's eyes may look crossed, and at other times, they may seem to be in line.
30 April 2015
The loss of memory that characterizes Alzheimer's disease can often result in the desire to wander. In fact, research shows that three out of every five Alzheimer's care patients will wander at some point. Patients with Alzheimer's could sustain serious injury during an episode of wandering, so taking precautions to keep them safe is important. If you are the primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, here are three tactics you can use to keep your loved one safe: