If you have really bad sleep apnea, getting a restful night of sleep may be impossible. The only thing left to do may be to work with a sleep apnea surgeon, who can open up your airways. When searching for one of these surgeons, remember these tips. Assess Credentials One of the most important things you could do to certify you’ll be in good hands is to check into the sleep apnea surgeon’s credentials.…
Read More »Some children respond well to a traditional therapy environment in which they sit down and talk with a counselor, but this structure can be too formal for others. In an effort to help children open up, many therapists offer play therapy. There are numerous variations of this concept, but the general premise is that your child gets to play in the therapist’s office while he or she observes and asks questions here and there.…
Read More »In the fall, many children strap on their cleats and head to the soccer field. In general, soccer is a healthy activity for young people. As in any sport, accidents do happen, but your focus should be on prevention. Safety gear is important, but so is good health care. Foot issues are common, so you need to take care of your soccer player’s feet. Proper Cleats Soccer players frequently suffer from ingrown toenails, often caused by ill-fitting cleats.…
Read More »When an elderly parent suffers an injury at home, you have to decide whether or not he or she needs to be moved into a nursing home facility or stay at home with the care of trained workers. If neither of these options is desirable to your parent, there is a third option. Short term rehab would give your parent the help needed to recover so he or she can return home in good health.…
Read More »If you have been struggling with incontinence and the common treatments aren’t working, your doctor may recommend a pelvic or perineal ultrasound to get a better look at the problem. Ultrasound technology allows medical professionals to image your internal organs and, to an extent, their contents, potentially offering a helpful clue to the cause of your bladder control issues. These four possible ultrasound findings may both explain your incontinence and how to begin treating it more effectively.…
Read More »As the population ages, they are going to want to have mobility and living aids that will make living a relatively normal life possible. If you are one of those people, you are going to want to find things that will make it easier for you to get in and out of furniture, get dressed easier, and just generally do things easier at home. There are all kinds of aids that you can take advantage of.…
Read More »When it comes to your health, it is hard to know if what you hear is true or false. For instance, your mom always told you to eat your carrots so that you would have good vision. Was that true? Or was she telling you a fib to try and get you to eat your vegetables? Keep reading to learn about three eye- and vision-related myths and whether or not they are fact or fiction.…
Read More »Do you have an acne problem, and are wondering how you can better care for your skin? There are a lot of acne treatments out there, but you can reduce your dependency on them by improving your skin care. It will not only save you money on acne treatments, but will also improve the effectiveness of the treatments when they are applied. With that thought in mind, here are the top ways that you can care for your skin if you have an acne problem:…
Read More »Kids love the sweet stuff. Unfortunately, it isn’t good for them. When it comes to planning your child’s birthday, you need to take careful consideration when deciding how to proceed with the sweet, sugary treats for the event. Although you likely know sugar isn’t the greatest thing for your child, there may be a few things that you haven’t thought about. So, here are a few steps to take for safer birthday sweets:…
Read More »When a loved one is dying, adults have a tremendous amount of resources to turn to, including hospice care workers, clergy, and close family and friends. However, children usually do not have access to such resources and must rely on their parents for answers and comfort. While it is difficult to guide your children through the grieving process while you are grieving yourself, it’s vital that you do all you can do help your children navigate the confusion and pain caused by someone’s death.…
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