The Effects Of Smoking On Osteoporosis
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4 April 2016
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects millions of people; however, you will have a higher chance of developing this if you smoke, especially if you are a woman. You are probably well aware of the many risks of smoking, but you may not realize just how much this habit can contribute to problems with your bones. Here are several things you should understand about osteoporosis in women and the ways smoking contributes to this irreversible condition.
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4 Things You Need To Know About Jowl Lifts
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4 April 2016
Face lifts are very popular procedures. According to the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons, face lifts are the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed on people 55 years and older. While face lifts are very common, you may not know that there are many different types of face lifts, including jowl lifts. Jowl lifts, also known as lower face lifts, only target the lower portion of your face. Here are four things you need to know about jowl lifts.
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Health In Your Sixties: What Every Woman Needs To Know
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4 April 2016
If you are a healthy, active woman in her sixties, you've undoubtedly experienced your share of pelvic exams and mammograms. While you know they are necessary, they probably aren't your favorite medical appointments. Understanding when it is safe to stop the annual pap smear and mammogram and when other screenings are called for is important to your health.
Pelvic Exams and Pap Smears: If you are in your sixties, you were probably told in the 70s that you need a pelvic exam and pap smear every year.
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4 Tips To Make Your Baby's Visits To The Pediatrician Easy
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4 April 2016
Babies visit the pediatrician several times during their first year of life. By the time they're one year old, most children have 6 well visits (at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months of age), and this doesn't include sick-patient visits. For parents, these visits can cause stress, as children aren't always happy about or cooperative during these visits. If you're worried about how your baby's pediatrician appointments will go, here are four tips to help them go well.
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