Amelia Sanchez

  • Important Advice About Proper Etiquette For A Baby's Funeral

    If your friend or loved one has recently had a baby pass away, it can be challenging to know what you can do to make things easier on the family in the days surrounding the funeral. Although it is rarely easy to attend a funeral for someone you know, the emotional issues relating the death of a baby make the entire situation even more difficult to get through. If you are unsure about the proper etiquette for attending a baby's funeral and you would like to minimize the burdens of the grieving parents as much as possible, the following advice will be very helpful.
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  • 3 Tests For Detecting Lung Cancer

    Detecting lung cancer early saves lives. Around 158,000 people die from lung cancer each year. When the disease is caught early, it has a better response tolung cancer treatments. A doctor has to conduct a number of tests to determine if a patient has this disease. These tests may include: X-rays, a biopsy or a sputum cytology. Here are three tests for detecting lung cancer. Detection Using X-rays In the early stages, many people do not show signs of lung cancer.
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  • Consider Ear Protection For These Loud Summer Activities

    If your priority for this summer is to get out of the house and enjoy a variety of different activities, you'll likely be creating memories that will last a long time. You also want your hearing to last a long time, which means that it's important to be cognizant of how loud summer activities could jeopardize the health of your ears and make you need hearing aids earlier than you would otherwise.
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  • 2 Oral Rinses To Help Keep Your Lumineers Bacteria Free

    Lumineers are considered to be a minimal version of dental veneers. They require very little prep and can be fitted in your dentist's office within a short amount of time. Lumineers are just as durable as traditional veneers and they work effectively to create a uniform smile for teeth that are cracked or crooked. However, getting lumineers installed does not mean that your teeth are protected from bacterial infections. Food and other debris can still collect around and underneath your restoration if you are not careful.
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  • Pot In PA: Understanding The Implementation Of The Medical Marijuana Program In Pennsylvania

    Do you suffer from a medical condition that has not responded well to conventional treatments? Do you battle with severe pain despite taking prescription pain medications? Are you a caregiver to a loved one or minor child with a chronic condition that has not responded well to traditional treatments? If so, you may be interested in learning more about the medical marijuana bill that was recently passed in the state of Pennsylvania.
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  • 3 Reasons To Consider A Behind The Ear Hearing Aid

    One of the hardest parts about dealing with hearing loss is trying to find the right hearing aid for your particular situation, mostly because there is a wide range of hearing aids on the market that all provide their own sets of benefits and drawbacks. One of the most popular and common hearing aids is a BTE aid that is designed to rest over your ear. Listed below are just a few of the reasons to consider a BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid.
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  • Why Residential Eating Disorder Treatment May Be The Best Option For You

    When you are suffering from an eating disorder, the first step in the healing process is to admit to yourself (and then to others) that you are suffering from an eating disorder. This can be difficult, as most eating disorders include levels of self-delusion that make you believe that your behaviors are normal or justified. However, even after you have admitted that you have a problem, the problem is not solved.
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  • Reasons To Consider In-Home Health Care For Your Aging Relative

    As someone who provides care to a relative that is a senior citizen, you may think that no additional care is needed. However, to help both you and your relative, there are reasons you might want to start thinking about recruiting in-home assistance. Keep reading to learn why this kind of health care might be a good fit for your family. Your Relative's Health Might Require More Care Over Time
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  • FAQs About Children And Hypertension

    High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not just limited to adults. Some children also suffer form hypertension. If your child has been diagnosed with hypertension, here is what you need to know.  What Causes Hypertension? The possible causes of hypertension in children are similar to what leads to the condition in adults. For instance, it can result from using certain medications, family history, and obesity. Even race can play a role.
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  • Keeping An Elderly Relative Safe When Using A Lift Chair

    If you have an elderly relative living in your home, and they suffer from mobility issues, you have most likely considered purchasing a lift chair to make the trip between upper and lower levels easier for them. When shopping around for a lift chair, you should be on the look out for the way they are constructed so you purchase one with ample safety measures incorporated into the assembly of the product.
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