How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Elder Care Planning Senior Homecare
One thing that is certain is that, no matter who you are, as soon as you’re born, you are aging. And once we or our loved ones get to an age when additional assistance may be needed, it’s good to…
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Benefits of Nursing Homes Sending Elderly to Nursing Homes Nursing Homes
Nursing home is a fun, friendly place where we send our elderly to receive proper care while we are away, busy and don’t have enough time to spend with them. It is a place where we trust someone to look…
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How to take Care of Aging Parents
Parents have held an unflagging, nurturing place in many lucky lives. They have nurtured us, provided us with excellent care, proper education and means to make it in this world. They have been with us since the day we were…
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The most Important Problem Faced by Senior Citizens
If seniors have reasonable health and can manage financially, then they are pretty well set. Right? Not always. Attitudes toward retirement and the second half of life have changed dramatically in the past few years. People leave their places of…
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Why we should Care for our Parents
It is very important to care for our parents. After all, they are the people who brought us into this world and raised us. They cared for us during the eighteen years of our childhood and often long afterwards. They…
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Cosmetics & Acne
January 20, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs in an estimated 40 to 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Because acne is the result of clogged pores, individuals should avoid pore-clogging facial products. In some instances,…
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Clothes for Hiking
Good hiking clothes are made with both comfort and function in mind. They should keep you dry and warm and protect you from the elements. They should also feel comfortable. Items that are too tight or too loose can make…
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How to Get Rid of Calcium Deposits Under the Eyes
January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A condition called calcinosis refers to calcium deposits that form under the skin, primarily under the eyes. These formations may be a result of underlying medical conditions such as scleroderma or a form of adult milia. Milia is a…
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Antidepressants With Sexual Side Effects
January 20, 2014 Mental Health
Sexual side effects are a common complication of antidepressant drugs for both men and women. For reasons not fully understood, antidepressants can have a negative impact on almost every aspect of sex, including libido, arousal, stimulation and orgasm. Individuals concerned…
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What Muscles Does Running Build Up?
Running is a form of cardiovascular exercise done as recreation by some and as a profession by others. If you just started running to take advantage of its calorie-burning effects, you should also know what muscles you are working. Since…
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4 Ways to Prevent Hemolytic Anemia
1. Treat All Infections in a Timely Manner While there is no known way to prevent the occurence of hemolytic anemia, a medical condition that causes the destruction of red blood cells, you can lower the risk of contracting it…
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Caring for Elderly Relatives
No one likes to think about growing old. Teenagers think 30year olds are over the hill, 30year olds smile benignly at their ageing parents and said ageing parents do not know what all the fuss is about, until they look…
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Classifications of Migraines
Migraine is a type of headache that often causes severe pain and can last for hours or days. Different types of migraines differ in terms of the associated sensory symptoms they cause, the age at which they begin, and their…
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3 Ways to Get Rid of a Sinus Infection
1. Attack Acute Viral Sinusitis At first, you won’t know whether a virus or bacteria caused your sinus infection symptoms. People usually try to get rid of sinusitis on their own, and if it doesn’t clear up, then they see…
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How to Cope With Post-Natal Depression
January 20, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Many women experience mood swings, sadness, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed after having a baby. For most women, these feelings will go away on their own when their hormones stabilize. The symptoms of postpartum depression, however, are much more intense…
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Reasons for Breast Tenderness
January 20, 2014 Women's Health
Breast tenderness occurs for pathological and non-pathological reasons. While most times the reason is obvious and self-limiting, a sudden change in breast tissue not related to normal hormonal changes always deserves investigation. Sudden tenderness and redness may indicate a serious…
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When to get Home Health Care Home Health Care how to Care for Seniors Seniors at Home
Home health care becomes necessary when a family member needs temporary or long term assistance with day to day living. While it is typically a Physician or Social Worker who directs and completes an assessment and suggests home care, they…
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Alternative Treatments for a Urinary Tract Infection
Medical herbalist, Amanda McQuade in her book “Herbal Remedies for Women,” describes frequent, painful urination, fever, fatigue and urgency as symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). She continues on to note that pathogenic organisms—such as E-coli, proteus and klebsiella—as…
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Weight Loss From Weight Training
Overview Traditionally, people do weight training to build bigger muscles and get stronger, not for weight loss. However, weight training should be part of any weight loss program because it will not only help you increase your fat-burning potential, but…
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Exercises for the Neck Muscles
Many people suffer from neck pain and stiffness, especially if you work at a desk all day. The more stress in your day, the more tension you may experience in your neck. Neck pain can even cause headaches. A daily…
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3 Ways to Treat Head Injuries
1. Learn What You Shouldn’t Do When it comes to head injuries, the things you shouldn’t do may be even more important than what you should do. If you are present at the moment of the injury, the most important…
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Kava Kava Effects
Kava kava, also known as Piper methysticum or simply kava, is an ancient herb used by many cultures around the world to treat a variety of medical problems. Regardless of what people call it, the herb has long been known…
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The Health Risks of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
The U.S Department of Energy estimates that 15 percent of a home’s electricity cost is attributable to artificial lighting; however, by converting to energy-efficient light bulbs, you can save an estimated 50 to 75 percent on the cost of lighting…
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Senior Care Assisted Living Nursing Homes San Diego Senior Care Assisted Living Facility
If you’re looking for senior care, it’s important to find the right facility for you or your loved one. When researching facilities, it’s crucial to know the advantages of each kind of care, from residential care to nursing homes. Assisted…
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5 Ways to Deal With Dementia
1. Determine if the Cause is Treatable Dementia can spring from a number of different conditions. The most common is Alzheimer’s disease, which affects about half of those afflicted with dementia. Other conditions include AIDS dementia complex, Huntington’s disease and…
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Uses for a Chaste Tree
The chaste tree is used medicinally for its berries, which contain certain properties that can affect female sex hormones. Also known as vitex, chaste berry may help in treating symptoms associated with PMS, fibrocystic breast disease, irregular menstruation and female…
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Ingrown Hairs After a Bikini Wax
January 20, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Many women visit beauticians to receive regular bikini waxes, where a professional removes hair from the pubic region using warm wax. Waxing can lead to uncomfortable ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are not serious, but they can be painful and…
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Elderly Abuse us Elderly Neglect Exploitation Sexual Financial Shame Domestic Violence
The forgotten group: Nowadays awareness is raised for domestic violence (mental, sexual, physical or emotional) of women, men and children. But one part of the population and also one of the most vulnerable, is left out: the elderly. Although it’s unthinkable, it is happening!…
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How to Stop Elderly Abuse
Knowing how to stop senior citizen abuse requires knowledge of what constitutes senior citizen abuse, awareness of resources, advocacy and willingness to report the abuse. As a former adult protective services case manager and with several years experience in the…
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3 Ways to Treat Optic Glioma
1. Try the Surgical Option to Physically Remove the Tumor You may or may not be a viable candidate for operative surgery. Only you and your physician can make that determination, based on the size, type and placement of the…
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