If you are a man who has recently had a bladder stone, a blood clot in your urine, or prostate surgery, then you may have difficulty urinating. This can lead to incontinence accidents which are extremely embarrassing. If this is an issue you are dealing with now, then you should use a catheter for some time until the problem resolves itself. You may know very little about catheters and how they work.…
Read More »Many people use the terms corns and bunions interchangeably to refer to a bump on the foot, but these two conditions are not the same. One is simply a large bump caused by an overgrowth of dead, calloused skin, while the other is an abnormality of the bone in the foot. The treatment varies depending on which you have and its underlying cause. The first step in getting proper treatment is understanding the difference between the two.…
Read More »Belly fat is disconcerting for a number of reasons, from the way you feel about your body-image to the negative health consequences you may be living with. Facing the facts is a must, though, if you’re ever to resolve the worrisome problem of too much belly fat. Here’s why you might be dealing with it and what you can do about it. 1. Your Metabolism Has Started to Slow Down…
Read More »Suffering from chronic lower back pain seems to be a common problem for many people, and it can be a hard problem to live with. Back pain can leave you feeling miserable all the time and can rob you of enjoyment in life. It can even stop you from doing normal activities, such as working and playing sports. If you are looking for a non-surgical way to treat your back pain, you may want to consider trying spinal decompression therapy.…
Read More »As you get older, your doctor will want to test your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is something that builds up in your arteries and can lead to health problems with your heart and brain. Unfortunately, if you have high cholesterol, you are not likely to know unless you get your levels tested. If your test reveals that your cholesterol is high, you could take medication for this, or you could make some key lifestyle changes that may help naturally lower your levels.…
Read More »Losing weight is a common desire among many Americans, but some are desperate to reach for anything that offers hope to them. Unfortunately, many questionable products and services have appeared in response to this demand, and Americans have thrown away millions of dollars on these useless weight loss “solutions.” Worse, many others have suffered harm from using dangerous products that failed to live up to their claims. If you are looking to lose weight, it’s important that you know how to recognize false and highly exaggerated claims.…
Read More »After being diagnosed with cancer, your doctors will do all they can to offer treatment options to you, but you might be struggling with discomfort from the symptoms. This is where palliative care can help. Palliative care is designed to help people overcome the symptoms and discomfort from a serious disease or health condition, and here are two ways this type of care can help you enjoy the rest of the time you have on earth.…
Read More »A burial is an important part of the grieving process, but it’s important to note that this activity can harm the natural environment. In 2008, a survey found that 43 percent of people would consider a green burial, and an increasing number of cemeteries in various areas now offer this alternative approach. Learn more about how a green burial works, and the things you will need to consider if you want to arrange an eco-friendly funeral.…
Read More »If you have been struggling with arthritis, you are not alone. In fact, an estimated 52.5 million people in this country reportedly have arthritis, and that number is expected to grow. The disease can be extremely debilitating and prevent you from doing simple tasks that most people consider basic. Your orthopedic doctors have probably prescribed you a lot of drugs to help with the pain, but nothing is ameliorating the pain completely.…
Read More »You should examine your skin regularly for new or changing moles, as this examination can help you detect the first signs of some types of skin cancer. If, during this examination, you encounter a new small red mole or even a few of them, then you likely wonder what they are. While you should have all new moles correctly diagnosed by your dermatologist, tiny red moles are often cherry angiomas. These moles are traditionally considered unsightly, yet harmless, although there are many theories as to why they occur and how to get rid of them.…
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