There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a very difficult time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are often disregarded. But it’s essential to keep in mind that, for a great many cancer patients, there will be life after your disease. And you want that life to be as […]
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Sometimes, it’s easy to recognize when you need medical advice. You know you need to go see a doctor immediately if you break a bone, for instance. You might need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the thing is that you’re unlikely to try “toughing it out”. At least, not for very […]
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It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a […]
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Kids tend to fall pretty much every day. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Also fairly typical. It isn’t really a worry because, well, kids are quite limber. They don’t typically stay down for long. The same cannot be said as you get older. The older […]
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The only one thing that you requested was for the garbage to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Curious how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a common indication that communication is failing. We […]
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You know those typical cold symptoms? Sneezing, runny noses, fevers, that kind of thing. Turns out, the majority of these symptoms aren’t caused by the cold virus itself. Rather, these symptoms are a by-product of your immune response. Funny though it may sound, a fever is just one tool in your body’s toolbox, designed to […]
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Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you might not know that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 may surprise you. […]
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Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. The characters can frequently do the impossible if they have the power of invisibility, whether it’s a starship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Unfortunately, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for instance, is a […]
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You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But nowadays, AI is more science than fiction. With regard to hearing aids, this is especially true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the root […]
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Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to recognize because of how gradually hearing loss normally advances. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults rarely even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you track the health of your […]
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