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People often have the best intentions when caring for an elderly parent who starts needing more help. It can seem like an ideal solution to have the parent move in with you or have you regularly visit their home. However, there is a point when it isn’t practical or safe to leave someone alone, but…
People have been obsessing over attractive and healthy appearance for centuries. Even the ancient Egyptians were trying to improve the way looked and went so far that they used lead-based substances on their face, not knowing how dangerous it was. And what can we say about our not-so-distant ancestors, who used night cream containing radium…
Massage therapy comes in many different forms. Different types of massage are useful for different people, and different purposes. Many people are surprised that you can choose from specific types of massage such as Swedish massage, or sports massage. Take a look at these different types of massage to find out which one could be…
Dealing with a family member suffering from a serious or terminal illness is never easy and is often fraught with difficulties. Here are some tips for coping with such situations. Well-being and quality of life Some of the symptoms that bother the patient most and concern the family and caregivers are: Pain You should understand…
Your body reflects what you eat. The best way to boost your health is by eating healthy foods. The challenge, however, is most people are too busy to find time to prepare a healthy meal. This has led most people to resort to fast food or convenience food. Unfortunately, such food does not meet the…
You visit a doctor or a beauty clinic because you want to look better. Sadly, things don’t go well all the time. Just like any other treatments, you might end up suffering injuries. In some cases, the marks might go away, but they might also have repercussions that will affect you for the rest of…
There are many options for your elderly beloved relatives if you can’t always be there to attend to all their needs. You don’t have to balance your time between them, your kids, and your work. It will probably be too much for you. There is no harm in getting assistance whenever possible. Have you considered…
The majority of medical malpractices happens entirely out of the patients’ control. Medical negligence usually catches patients by surprise, which are stunned when figuring out they have just become a victim of someone’s malpractice. However, it doesn’t always come as a total surprise. Although it is not always possible to foresee it, the following 5…
EMF radiation is all around us – in fact, we produce some of it ourselves, albeit in such low quantity that it is harmless. EMF (electromagnetic frequency) is a natural phenomenon that we are used to, although in recent years the EMF that we are exposed to has actually reached harmful levels; technological advances such…
It’s been shown time and again that the healthcare system in the United States ranks much lower than other countries. This is incredibly sad considering that some of the best doctors and most advanced procedures and technology in the world are found in the United States. However, if people don’t have access to that healthcare…