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Can Your Family Stay With You in a Retirement Village?

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While some people live in retirement villages close to their families, some are further away. If your family members live in another state or even overseas, then you might worry about whether they can stay with you after you move into a village. At the moment, your family can stay with you in your home when they visit. How can you make sure they can still do this after you make the switch to retirement living?

9 December 2019

Proper Care For Your Feet When Living With Diabetes

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Diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle diseases today. If you have a positive diagnosis for this condition, then it's high time you started paying lots of attention to your general body health. However, some parts will need more attention from you because of a higher risk of developing infections and complications. Your feet are a good example. Diabetes tends to damage the nervous systems responsible for the sensation in your feet.

11 October 2019

Three Tips To Preparing Your Daughter For Her First Visit To A Gynaecologist

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Female health is never to be taken lightly. And while a visit to your gynaecologist may seem like a routine part of your day when you need to go, it is definitely somewhat of a milestone for your daughter. But while gynaecological visits are supposed to be a normal part of a woman's life, the first few visits to this professional can be intimidating. If your child does not know what to expect, the prospect of going to the gynaecologist could quickly become a source of anxiety for them.

29 August 2019

Ways to Make Your Dental Veneers Last Longer

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Dental veneers often have a life-changing effect on those who use them. They can restore your smile, make it easier to speak and boost your confidence. Depending on the type you choose, yours should last for between 10 and 15 years. If you want to maximise the amount of time you have with them, it's worth learning about a few tips. Maintain a Flossing Routine Your dentist may tell you that it's important to continue with your usual oral hygiene routine after they've placed your dental veneers.

15 July 2019

Getting Quality Service from Doctors

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Having health issues is never something anybody wants. It interferes with quality of life. It is, therefore, important to have the contact information of a doctor you can rely on. Note some important aspects that will ensure you get quality service. Choosing Your Doctor When choosing a doctor, there are key things you need to consider. The first is location. Don't choose a doctor whose clinic is very far from your home.

20 May 2019

Symptoms That Should Alert You to the Dire Need for an Eye Exam

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When it comes to your overall well-being, not many people pay keen attention to their eyes. Irrespective of whether they are bespectacled or not, most individuals will only be concerned about their eyes if they experience dramatic changes to their vision. However, changes in your eyesight do not occur overnight. Most disorders tend to manifest over time, and if you ignore the early signs, you could end up dealing with serious health problems down the road such as glaucoma, cataracts and so on.

25 March 2019

A Guide on Thyroid Cancer

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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the human neck. Thyroid cancer develops when the thyroid cells mutate and multiply to form a tumour. Below are a few essential facts about thyroid cancer.  Causes of thyroid cancer Thyroid cancer is caused by changes in a person's DNA that stimulate the thyroid cells to become cancerous. Some people develop the disease as a result of hereditary factors. Other risk factors that may expose a person to the disease include exposure to radiation and iodine deficiency.

29 January 2019

Hearing Aids: An Option for Everyone

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Hearing is an essential part of one's health. Without being able to hear properly, one would not be able to enjoy life to the fullest. Even a simple conversation cannot take place without hearing. This is why hearing aids were introduced — to help those with hearing problems hear better and improve their quality of life. With technological advances, hearing aids have also improved. There are now hearing aids suited to all needs, including those of young children and babies.

27 December 2018

Two reasons to visit a podiatrist regularly if you have diabetes

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If you have diabetes, here are two reasons why you should be visiting a podiatrist on a regular basis. The podiatrist will be able to alert you to the presence of infections or ulcers that you may not have noticed. Even if you take your medication correctly and consciously avoid consuming foods that will cause blood glucose spikes, you may still occasionally experience high blood sugar levels (as there are many other things that can affect the amount of glucose in your blood, including illness, stress and medications like statins, hormonal contraceptives and steroids).

8 November 2018

Don't Get STUNG By Skin Cancer: 5 Hidden Spots to Check for Melanomas

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Did you know that Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the world? This malignant and aggressive form of skin cancer affects thousands of Australians every year, representing 75% of all skin cancer deaths. Thankfully, if found early, melanoma is very easy to completely cure. That's why it's so important that you visit a skin cancer clinic for regular check-ups and keep an eye on your skin between appointments. However, while most people know that looking out for skin cancer signs is important, many don't know where to look.

28 September 2018