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2014

Coping With Terminal Pancreatic Cancer: Planning End-Of-Life Care

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According to the American Cancer Society, doctors diagnose more than 45,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer every year. Over recent years, the disease has become more common in the United States, and now accounts for around 7 percent of all cancer-related deaths. If a doctor decides that the disease is incurable, he or she will work with other healthcare professionals to put together a care plan to make the patient as comfortable as possible. Read More»

Keep Your Back Healthy This Holiday Season: How To Safely Handle Your Decorations

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Homeowners will soon be removing decorations from attics and basements, putting up trees and stringing lights on their homes. However, with all of this activity can come a dark side; the careless handling of holiday decor can cause serious, painful back injuries. It would be a shame if you spent this holiday season in pain or incapacitated; that’s why you need to learn how to properly handle your decorative items to avoid hurting your back: Read More»

Exercise Cardiac Stress Tests: What They Are And What They Can Tell You

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Cardiologists not only help people who have a history of heart disease, but they are also trained to test otherwise healthy patients when they are having signs of possible heart problems. One way a cardiologist can help learn about the health of your heart, as well as its level of function, is by giving you a cardiac stress test. What Are Exercise Cardiac Stress Tests? Stress tests are conducted to assess your heart’s ability to perform the basic functions that it needs to be able to do to work correctly. Read More»

History Of Chiropractic Care | Timeline Of Events & Milestones

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As treatments and medications come out with unfavorable side effects, more people are turning to natural healing methods. One common natural healing method is chiropractic care. Chiropractors are very popular because they can provide musculoskeletal treatments that average medical doctors can’t. While many believe chiropractic care is an ancient technique, it’s not as old as you may think. Here is a history on how chiropractic care began, along with some major milestones it has achieved. Read More»

3 Misconceptions About Palliative Care

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Most people associate medical care with cures and recovery. That’s why it’s often very difficult for family members to understand and accept the notion of palliative care – comfort care given to a patient that’s not intended to cure, but instead to ease the pain associated with terminal or chronic illness. When a patient decides in favor of palliative care, it’s often their family members and loved ones who have the most difficulty handling all of the possible implications of that choice. Read More»

7 Activities To Share With Your Loved One When Visiting The Alzheimer's Care Facility

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Alzheimer’s patients need activities to help stimulate cognitive functioning, promote social interaction, alleviate depression and improve self-esteem. A visit from a loved one may inspire recollections of past events, especially if your loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Visitations to your loved one’s Alzheimer’s care facility may also help foster relationships and strengthen bonds.  To help your loved one become more engaged with life and spark pleasant memories, share any of these activities on your next visit: Read More»

Choosing Independent Senior Living: How To Help Convince Your Parents It's The Right Choice

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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average life expectancy of an American female in 2012 was over 81 years of age and for a male, it’s over 76. Even if your parents are alive, well and stubborn, they might insist on living in their own home, even though the upkeep is becoming overwhelming. If you’re researching a senior living community and your parents are adamant it’s for “ Read More»

Ending Insomnia: Natural Ways To Get A Good Night's Sleep

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If you spend endless nights tossing and turning, your eyes burning with exhaustion, but your body is somehow still unable to give you the sleep you need, you need a healthy, long-term solution. Some over-the-counter medications will give one good night, but you can’t become dependent on drugs. There are a few natural methods you can try to help improve your sleep situation.  Break Out The Essential Oils Some essential oils have the power to soothe anxiety and calm the mind. Read More»

Vitamin D Levels Could Have Significant Impact On Asthma Treatment

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The adage, “You learn something new every day” is certainly correct for a recent study on the link between vitamin D and asthma. It appears that researchers have correlated vitamin D levels with the frequency of attacks suffered by asthma patients. The lower a patient’s vitamin D level, the more likely the patient is to suffer an asthma attack. This could be a significant breakthrough in the treatment of asthma. Read More»

5 Misconceptions About Root Canals

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A root canal is one of the most dreaded dental procedures patients face, and many patients will go to great lengths to avoid it. Root canals can be scary because they involve filling a space deep within the roots of your teeth. However, the bad reputation of a root canal may be undeserved and overrated. The American Association of Endodontists reports that more than 15 million root canals are performed each year in the United States, and most people leave the procedure in less pain and satisfied with the results. Read More»