2019

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