2017

Your Child Has Type I Diabetes: Now What?

It can be a shock to learn that your school-aged child has Type 1, insulin-dependant diabetes. Because this is a life-long health condition, it’s vital that you help them get used to a number of daily tasks so that they can complete them on their own in the future. It’s also smart to take the following steps. Notify and Remain in Contact With the School Nurse You might think you’ve got the situation under control and don’t plan to notify anyone as long as you pack your child a lunch and check their sugar level before and after school.…

3 Tips To Grow Your EMS Business

An EMS business can be an essential part of any community. However, if you have a lot of competition in your area, you might have found that your EMS business is not quite as successful as you had hoped it would be. However, there are a few things that you can do to help you grow your business. These are a few helpful tips for doing so. 1. Hire the Best Trained Medical Professionals…

3 Tips To Getting Breast Implants If You Plan On Breastfeeding In The Future

Although everyone has a different preference for what they might consider to be their ideal breast shape and size, the grass always seems greener on the other side. 70% of women are unhappy with the shape and size of their breasts. If you’ve always wanted larger breasts and feel that you’d be more comfortable in your own skin if you did, you should look into the option of getting breast implants.…

5 Kitchen Conditions That May Pose A Danger For Seniors

If you’re employed as a home health care worker or are in charge of helping take care of a senior loved one, you’re probably already aware of certain safety issues involved with senior safety in the kitchen. For instance, it’s obvious that throw rugs should be avoided in the kitchen as well as in all areas of the home, that smoke detectors should be tested on a regular basis to ensure they’re functional, and that ambient lighting should be bright and shadow-free.…

Two Reasons Why You Should Start Getting Professional Skin Care Services

If you are fastidious about taking care of your skin at home, you’ve developed a great practice.  Taking the time to wash, exfoliate and moisturize your skin is a wonderful thing that can help to keep your skin looking good for the long haul.  However, while it’s certainly great to have an at-home skin care regimen, it may be time to up the ante a bit by getting professional services.  Use this information to learn more about why now is the time for you to start getting professional skin care services.…

Three Types Of Benign (Noncancerous) Breast Lumps

Finding a lump or mass in your breast is sure to make your stomach sink. After all, more than 40,000 women are expected to die from breast cancer in the U.S. during 2017 alone. But while you should certainly take precautions and contact your doctor for an exam, it’s also important to keep a level head. Many breast lumps are not, in fact cancerous. Here’s a look at three likely culprits.…

Understanding Hip Replacement And Deep Vein Thrombosis Risks

If you have rheumatoid arthritis or another type of degenerative joint disorder, then you may need to go through a hip replacement surgery. This surgery does have some risks associated with it that your orthopedic doctor is likely to explain to you in depth. One of these risks is the possibility of forming a deep vein thrombosis. Keep reading to understand this issue and how you can prevent it. What Is A Deep Vein Thrombosis?…

3 Things To Know About Macular Degeneration

Have you noticed that, when you stare at straight lines, they appear to be wavy? If you are also suffering from blurred vision that seems to be getting worse, you might need to make an appointment to get your eyes examined by an optometrist. It is possible that you are suffering from a condition that is known as macular degeneration. The condition is unable to be cured, but there are ways to reduce the symptoms of it.…