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  • Signs That You Have a Sinus Infection Instead of a Cold

    If you have seasonal allergies and also contract at least a few colds every year, then it can probably be hard to tell if you are having a cold issue or an allergy one. If you are familiar with colds and allergies, then it may be even more confusing to figure out if you are developing a sinus infection or not. Keep reading to learn about some signs that you are indeed developing a sinus infection.
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  • Arthritic Shoulder? 4 Reasons To Consider A Joint Replacement

    Several types of arthritis can affect the shoulder causing considerable pain and loss of function. Eventually, you may reach a point when you need to make the decision to have your shoulder replaced instead of continuing with temporary treatments. There are several situations when a replacement is the better strategy. Reliance On Steroid Injections Steroid injections may be used to provide relief from arthritis in a single joint. Injectable steroids are usually limited to three or four times per year in a single joint because there are long-term risks of bone necrosis and other complications.
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  • Seizure Dogs For Children: Benefits And Challenges

    Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures and can be debilitating for those individuals who suffer from it. It is especially heartbreaking when the person is a child. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 0.6% of children aged 0-17 years have active epilepsy, which means they are taking medications to control seizures or have had a seizure within the past year. Although epilepsy can place a heavy burden on a child's quality of life as well as that of his or her family and friends, new ways of controlling and coping with the disease are continually being developed.
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  • Understanding Radiation Therapy Types

    If you learn that you need radiation therapy as part of your cancer treatment, you'll also soon discover that not all radiation therapy treatments are the same. There are many different types of treatment, and your treatment plan could utilize one or a combination of many different kinds in order to be most effective. Here are the most common types of therapy and how they might be used. External Beam Radiation
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  • Sewing Without Pain: Preventing And Treating Carpal Tunnel

    If you're an avid sewer, you should know that carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who spend a lot of time at the sewing machine or using a hand needle. It's delicate, repetitive work that can exacerbate compression of the median nerve in your wrist. You'll find it increasingly difficult to sew without pain unless you take active measures to prevent and treat carpal tunnel while it is still a minor issue.
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  • The Correlations Between Obesity And Heart Health

    Being overweight tends to be very common in today's world, yet it is not a healthy way to live. A recent study concluded that obesity is tied to more chronic illnesses than smoking, and this shows how consequential obesity is. Among all the issues obesity can lead to, heart problems are at the top of the list. Carrying around a lot of extra weight is hard on your heart, and here are a few things you should know about this.
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  • How to Make a Manzanita Plant Ointment for Naturally Treating Poison Ivy Rash

    When warm weather appears each year, many people venture into the wild outdoors and enjoy a variety of activities; hiking, fishing, boating, and camping are just a few of the many pastimes that engage millions of Americans. Unfortunately, along with the fun comes a formidable opponent that can take away the joy and make affected individuals miserable for days or weeks at a time: a rash-inducing, toxic oil called urushiol that is contained in poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
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  • Professional Remodelers And Painters: Can Double-D Occupational Bifocals Improve Your Vision At Work?

    If you're a professional remodeler or painter who has problems seeing things close to you when you look up or down, ask an eye doctor about Double-D occupational bifocals. Most people develop an age-related vision problem called presbyopia, or blurred vision, when they reach 40 years of age. Presbyopia makes everything you focus on at close range appear blurred. You need to step back to see them clearly. Eye doctors often prescribe bifocals, which have one segment and one main lens, to correct the problems of presbyopia.
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  • Five Ways to Help a Housebound Senior Ward Off Depression

    Are you are a caregiver of a senior who is unable to leave his or her home regularly? If so, you need to be aware of how depression may affect the elderly shut-in. Feelings of loneliness or isolation are common among seniors receiving at-home care, especially if they are unable to get out and about. Fortunately, there are ways to help ward off depression in such a case. As a caregiver, you might want to follow these five guidelines:
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  • Considering The Zero-Calorie Diet? Get Answers To The Questions You Have

    If you are looking to lose some weight, and are looking for weight loss advice on how to do it, you may hear about zero-calorie foods. The zero-calorie diet, centered around these zero-calorie foods, is becoming popular. There are many different varieties of this diet out there from many different sources, but most of them are pretty similar. Zero-calorie foods, also referred to as negative-calorie foods, are believed to help you lose weight.
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