Your baby’s health is your first priority. As a parent, you want to make sure that you are building routines and habits that support your baby’s wellness and development. As your baby starts to teethe, you need to start thinking more and more about their oral health. Their oral health during childhood has a large impact on their oral health as they grow up. Make sure that you start making steps for their healthy smile while they are still young. Read More»
When you go to your annual appointment with your gynecologist or you go in for an ultrasound when you are pregnant, you may be confused and concerned if your doctor informs you that you have a cyst or in some cases, cysts, on one or both of your ovaries. After all, an abnormal growth on your ovary is a scary thought, especially if you are or are planning to one day get pregnant and have children. Read More»
In order to get a correct eyeglass or contact lens prescription during your next eye exam, it’s important that your eyesight is as close to normal for you as possible. But while these relatively minor conditions usually pass quickly without requiring a visit to the ophthalmologist, they can sometimes distort your eyesight enough to make the results from an exam useless. So consider rescheduling your eye exam if you’re suffering from one of these three temporary conditions. Read More»
If you are taking care of a parent with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find the added responsibility and stress has started to take its toll on your own mental, emotional and physical health. If nothing is done, this caregiver stress could lead to caregiver burnout. To help prevent this from happening, use the tips below to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one.
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With the growth of minimally-invasive surgical procedures, surgical sterilization is gaining popularity as a permanent way to prevent pregnancy. It’s no longer necessary to have your abdomen cut open in order to be sterilized; all it takes is a few small incisions (or even none at all). That means fewer complications and a faster recovery.
There are multiple options for minimally invasive surgical sterilization; the most common are minilaparotomies, laparoscopies, and hysteroscopies. Read More»
Like the other organs in your body, your skin begins to change as the years pass. Although a number of factors contribute to aging skin, knowing the types of changes to expect, as well as the causes for the changes in your skin, can help you minimize the effects.
Causes of Changes
Ultra-violet rays from the sun break down the skin’s elastin (a protein in connective tissue), which can cause all kinds of changes. Read More»
If you are suffering from diffuse redness, or having red blotches all over your face, and your appearance bothers you, you might spend a great deal of time putting on and removing makeup in order to cover up the blotches. This process takes up a lot of resources, including energy and the amount of money that you spend on makeup. In order to break out of this pattern, many people have begun to consider laser therapy treatments as a method to get rid of the diffuse redness in a slightly more permanent fashion. Read More»
Do you have a toddler? If so, you probably know how important this age is for the child’s development. During these formative years, your child develops his or her motor skills, language abilities, and memory and brain functions. This is also a time when the senses develop, so it’s important for any hearing or vision problems to be corrected as quickly as possible. There are some signs of vision problems that are easy to notice, such as squinting, a sensitivity to light, or sitting too close to the television. Read More»
If you have decided to ditch your glasses for disposable contact lenses because you would like to show the world what your face looks like without hiding behind spectacles, you will need to learn how to care for them properly. Incorrect care can cause you to go through disposable contacts faster than you wish. It also can put your eyes at risk for injury. Here are some tips to follow so your contact lenses last while your eyes stay healthy. Read More»
If constant neck pain is a part of your life, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, about 15 percent of American adults experience neck pain. Seeing a chiropractor or massage therapist or visiting your family physician for a prescription of pain medication are all treatment options that people explore, but there are other ways you can often find relief by tackling the problem yourself. Although home-based remedies aren’t an equal alternative to seeking professional medical care, they can provide a starting point if you’re on a budget or don’t immediately have the time to see a healthcare expert. Read More»
