How to Make a Manzanita Plant Ointment for Naturally Treating Poison Ivy Rash
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28 April 2016
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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18 April 2016
Your eyes are absolutely essential. Without the proper care, especially as you age, you're setting yourself up for vision problems. With the right knowledge, you can keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime. Here are the top five eye care tips:
1. Get eye exams
A comprehensive eye exam doesn't just check your vision acuity. An eye exam will also detect eye health problems including cataracts, glaucoma, and retina defects. It's important to have an eye exam regularly.
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Professional Remodelers And Painters: Can Double-D Occupational Bifocals Improve Your Vision At Work?
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12 April 2016
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
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11 April 2016
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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