2015

Staying Protected On The Road - Tips For Avoiding Sun Exposure In The Car

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The natural human desire to seek out warm sunlight can turn into an extremely dangerous situation if you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer. Even people who have had spots develop that turn out to be benign or non-melanomas understand that recurrences can happen very easily, and it’s important to take every step possible to protect your skin in the future. One place where you may not realize you’re vulnerable to sun exposure is in your car.…

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8 Tips for Advocating for Older Loved Ones

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Oftentimes, family members will need to serve as advocates for older loved ones when dealing with health care professionals. Without you to advocate for him or her, your loved ones needs could be forgotten or not considered when decisions about health care need to be made. Here are some tips to help you advocate for your loved one.  Speak Up Respectfully. Do not be afraid to speak up about the quality of care that your loved one is receiving.…

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4 Things You Need To Know About Preparing For Joint Replacement Surgery

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Getting a joint replacement can be life changing. Many people live in constant pain and misery because of a joint that isn’t healthy. Luckily, if you deal with this kind of pain, you can see an orthopedic surgeon about getting a joint replacement. If you opt for this surgery, it is important that you know how to prepare for it. Here are a couple things you need to do. 1. Lose Weight If Necessary…

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Get Acquainted With A Family Health Clinic In Your New Area

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If you have just moved to a new area, you are probably looking for excellent health care. Here are some ideas for you to consider as you proceed.  Getting Started Of course, establishing health care for your family should be one of your priorities.  Establish a relationship with a family doctor you can trust and with whom you can communicate well. If you want one doctor to treat all of your family members, consider using a family health care clinic.…

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Improving The Childbirth Experience: What You Should Know

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Once upon a time, doctors were not always around or available in the United States to handle the care of pregnant women giving birth. However, today, the opposite is true. Obstetrics physicians are readily available today to provide prenatal and childbirth care to pregnant women and their unborn babies. As a result of the medicalization of pregnancy care, the experience can sometimes become clinical and cold, though. To find a balance between the personalized, non-medical care of the past and the medical care of the presence, child-bearing women need to know the options available to them for childbirth care so that they can improve their own experience with childbirth.…

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