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  • Three Tips For Patients Needing Neurosurgery

    10 January 2018

    There are many potentially serious neurological disorders, injuries and problems that may only be corrected through surgery. While neurological surgery can be an extremely effective treatment option, it can be intimidating to patients. To help you be prepared for your procedure, there are several tips that you should keep in mind so that you are as ready as possible for this treatment. Avoid Delays To Your Surgery There can be some individual that will be intimidated enough by the prospect of needing a neurosurgeon to attempt to delay it for as long as possible.

  • These Positive Things May Happen Upon Revealing An Eating Disorder To Your Family

    28 November 2017

    Many people who struggle with an eating disorder do so on their own, often out of fear of what might happen upon revealing this news to those around them. This can especially be troubling if you're a teen who is dealing with an eating disorder who fears that his or her parents won't be understanding of this issue. When you're struggling alone, your eating disorder may increasingly get worse over time, perhaps to the point that it seriously jeopardizes your health or even results in your death.

  • Some Things You Need To Know About Protecting Yourself From Cardiovascular Disease

    9 November 2017

    Did you know that heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in the United States? Too many people fall victim to cardiovascular disease leaving their families and loved ones grieving their loss. The good news is that some of cardiovascular disease can be treated and prevented. Here are some things that you should know about cardiovascular disease. Isn't Cardiovascular Disease Genetic? Cardiovascular diseases do have a genetic component.

  • 4 Ways To Help Someone Going Through Cancer Treatment

    23 October 2017

    If you have a friend or family member who is going through treatment for cancer, you might feel like there is not much you can do to help them. You might wish to give them hope, help them feel better, or take away some of the pain of the disease and side effects of treatment. You might not be able to do much about the physical pain of cancer, but there are some meaningful ways that you can make a difference.

  • Not Old Enough For Medicare? How To Avoid Problems When Applying For Long-Term Medicaid Coverage

    3 October 2017

    If you're going to be requiring long-term medical assistance that you can't afford, it's time to apply for medicaid. This is particularly true if you're not eligible for medicare yet. Medicaid will give you the long-term coverage you need to provide for your medical care. The process for applying for medicaid benefits can be confusing, and time-consuming. It's important that you understand the process before you begin. It's also important that you avoid making costly mistakes.

  • Reducing The Appearance Of Wrinkles: Three Options To Consider

    13 September 2017

    If you are beginning to develop wrinkles or fine lines and want to do something about them, a plastic surgeon may be able to help. There are several surgical and nonsurgical procedures to consider, which your doctor can use to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Here are some of the options available you might want to discuss with a plastic surgeon. Laser Skin Resurfacing Laser skin resurfacing is an outpatient procedure that can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, liver spots, and scars, as well as other imperfections.

  • 3 Reasons You Should Be Buying Adult Incontinence Items Online

    27 August 2017

    Although few people like to talk about it and many want to pretend it's not an issue, a startling 25 million adults in the United States today experience some degree of incontinence. While medication, surgery, and physical therapy are options for some sufferers, discreetly addressing the ongoing issue through the use of adult incontinence products is a preferred choice for others. Therefore, if you have ever been nervous about purchasing the necessary products in public or your privacy is important to you,  it's a good idea to be aware of the following benefits of purchasing your adult incontinence items online.