2015
If you have a missing tooth, then getting an implant is a good way to fill in the gap and prevent bone loss. Since an implant is placed deep in your bone, it stimulates the bone every time you chew and this helps keep your bone from receding. An implant keeps your other teeth from shifting, and it looks like a natural tooth. While an implant has many benefits, it is an expensive dental procedure.…
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Overall, contact lenses are quite safe. People have been wearing and using them for several decades now, with little to no detriment to their vision. However, that does not mean that you cannot get any sort of health problem from contacts. There are, in fact, some very unusual health problems you can get from contacts, but smart preventive measures will help you avoid them.
Herpes of the Eye
Just about any part of the body can contract a type of herpes virus, so it should come as no surprise that your eyeballs can get herpes too.…
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When you watch racing events or shooting events on the television, you always see people wearing hearing protection. While many people know that loud noises can cause hearing loss, it is often unclear exactly how loud a noise has to be to cause damage. Here are several situations that are often overlooked as potential origins of hearing damage.
Medications
Certain medications can be toxic to your hearing, such as painkillers. Most painkillers, like aspirin or ibuprofen, must be taken in high dosages for an extended period of time to do damage to the sensory cells.…
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If you have heart disease, your doctor can assess your risk for future coronary problems by ordering a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart – also known as a coronary calcium scan – to study your blood vessels. Used to assess heart disease in its early stages, a heart CT scan can detect calcium deposits in the buildup of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the coronary arteries.
A heart scan is a valuable tool for detecting heart disease, especially if you have risk factors that increase the possibility that you will develop the disease.…
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All your life you’ve been praised for being skinny–until now, as an adult, you notice the beginning signs of cellulite. These fat deposits present a new problem that makes swimsuit season less than thrilling. Fortunately, once you know the causes of cellulite, you can more readily arrive at solutions.
Causes
First things first, don’t beat yourself up or call yourself fat. People of all shapes and sizes can get cellulite. In fact, it’s genetic, so your parents may have passed this trait on to you.…
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If you’re like many adults, you have a lot of stress in your life. Learning to deal with that stress is important if you want to be happy. One way to cope with stress is to use music therapy to calm and relax you. Consider the following tips, and you might start feeling better.
Avoid Listening to Music in the Background
A lot of people put on a little music when they’re studying, working or doing other activities.…
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Hearing aids have intricate circuitry and tiny components, and they can be damaged if not taken care of properly. Besides keeping them away from moisture and out of the heat, two other things can damage them that you may not be aware of. You should also make sure you keep them clean so you can hear as best as you can.
Ear Wax
If you have, cerumen, also known as earwax, it does not mean that you have poor hygiene.…
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Many seniors are reluctant to leave their home and relocate to a senior care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted care community. In many cases, the use of in-home care services can prevent these individuals from needing to leave their long time home behind in search of the daily assistance they require. However, these senior care services will not be right for everyone. As with all senior care services, in-home care will offer both its pros and cons.…
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Surgery can cause stress and this is unfortunate given that stress can slow down the healing process. Therefore, you will want to monitor your stress level before and after surgery so you can take steps to keep your stress levels low. One of the best ways to reduce stress is through exercise. But after a major surgery, this might not be available to you. Therefore, you will need to use other methods.…
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You’ve probably heard that a fever is your baby’s natural defense against infection, but it can still be scary when your baby’s temperature goes up. As a parent, the best thing you can do is keep your baby comfortable and control your baby’s temperature. These tips will help.
Keep Your Baby Cool
When your baby has a higher-than-normal temperature, one of the best ways that you can help your baby is to keep him or her cool.…
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