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2015

Confronting Your Loved One's Addiction in the New Year: Tips for You

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When the holidays have come and gone and you begin looking toward the next year, you may consider what you would like to see happen or change for you and your loved ones moving forward. If one of the people you love is suffering from drug or alcohol addictions, you may be wondering what steps you can take to help them make this the year that they finally overcome their addiction.…

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Neck Pain From Whiplash: Things To Know

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Did a rear-end collision leave you with neck pain from whiplash that is hard to cope with? As long as it is determined by a specialist that surgery isn’t necessary, you may be able to get pain relief by wearing a cervical collar and undergoing physical therapy. In this article, learn what you should know about whiplash and getting your neck pain treated. Why Do Automobile Accidents Sometimes Cause Whiplash?…

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4 Ways To Know That You Are Ovulating

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If you want to get pregnant, then you should know when you ovulate. Knowing when you ovulate will assist you in getting pregnant faster.  Here are some signs you should look out for and some methods you can use to know when you ovulate. Ovulation Pain Ovulation pain is one of the easiest ways to tell that an egg is about to be released from your ovaries. This pain is often sudden and remains in the lower abdomen until ovulation has passed.…

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What You Need To Know About A Stye To Protect Your Eyes

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Your eyes are one of the most important organs in your body and should be cared for with caution and care. However, many people fail to take the time to learn about how to care for their eyes, and in so doing put themselves at risk. One common problem that you can have is a stye. Here are some things that you need to know about styes so you can protect yourself.…

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A Few Reasons To Buy A Portable Ultrasound Machine For Your Private Practice

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Running your own private medical practice takes time and costs money. Spending tens of thousands of dollars or more on a workstation ultrasound machine is probably unnecessary. While you can always send the patient to a diagnostic imaging center or an emergency room if you need to see what is going on inside his or her body, there are some very good reasons for having a less expensive, portable unit right in your office.…

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Where's My Hair? Dealing With Hair Loss

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The Bible describes a woman’s hair as her “pride and joy.”  Hair is esteemed so highly in society, that women will spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars a year to maintain a perfect hairdo. Hair is often celebrated in our culture so there are few moments more devastating to a woman’s self esteem than when she realizes that she is experiencing hair loss.   Hair loss can occur in women for several different reasons.…

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Caring For Your Terminally Ill Parent In Their Final Moments

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Outside of the medical profession, most people aren’t prepared to take care of a person who is nearing the end of their lives. If your parent has a terminal illness, you’ll be faced with new and frustrating experiences. People who do hospice care in your area understand the needs of the patient and the caregiver. Here is how a hospice provider helps both you and your parent through this difficult stage of life.…

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Can A Chemical Peel Cure Sun-Damaged Skin?

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If your face is beginning to pay the price for long, sunny summers at the pool or beach in your teens and twenties, you may be wondering whether there is anything you can do to reverse this damage. Fortunately, technology for treating aging skin has significantly advanced over the last few decades. While you won’t ever be able to regain the skin you had during your younger years, you can reverse more recent aging to achieve skin similar to those your age without previous sun damage.…

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Protect Their Heads: Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries Throughout Your Child's Activities

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From preschoolers zipping around on bicycles to high school football stars getting pummeled on the field, risks for head injuries abound in the life of your child. Between 2001 and 2010, the number of head injuries incurred by children aged 19 and under while engaged in sports or recreation escalated. Concussions, or traumatic brain injuries, can be severe enough to result in permanent disabilities or death. Physical activity is essential for optimal health, so barring your child from such engagement is not an option.…

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Septate Uterus And Pregnancy

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A normal uterus is typically shaped like an upside down pear, but some women are born with a uterine anomaly called a septate uterus. If a woman has a septate uterus, the uterine cavity is divided by a band of tissue. The septum may be small and only slightly protruding into the uterus, while a partial uterine septum will cause the uterus to have two separate side, and a complete septum will extend to the cervix and create two uterine cavities.…

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