2015

  • Nagging Sports Injury That Won't Heal? Stop Taking Pain Medication And Get Treatment

    If you're suffering from a sports related injury and you can't get it to fully heal, you'll want to ask your physician for a recommendation for physical therapy and other therapeutic treatments. There are many benefits to these types of treatments instead of taking medication. The medication is only going to help relieve the pain you have from the injury, not treat it. Here are a few things to talk with your physician about and seek treatment for, to start healing the area where you have pain.
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  • 4 Ways To Treat Varicose Veins

    Do you have varicose veins in your legs? Are they becoming noticeable and unsightly? Are they causing serious pain and discomfort? Varicose veins form when the valves in your leg's veins start to fail. The valves are responsible for directing blood back to the heart. If the valves fail, blood stays in the veins, eventually causing them to become clotted and swollen. The good news is that you have options available.
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  • 3 Dental Conditions That Can Lead To Jawbone Deterioration

    Lifestyle choices and poor oral healthcare can both threaten the health and stability of your teeth. But those choices and resulting damage can also threaten the health and stability of your jawbone, which in turn puts teeth at even more risk. While tooth damage is often immediately noticeable due to a change in appearance, jawbone threats are often overlooked in favor of the dental and gum symptoms. This means that the jawbone can deteriorate before you even know it's at risk.
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  • Laser Treatment For Cold Sores: How An Oral Surgeon Can Help

    After you have tried pills and creams and you just want your cold sores to go away, you might want to try laser therapy. Although the lasers will not prevent you from ever getting a cold sore outbreak again, they will kill the virus in the sores you have and decrease the virus's ability to spread and mutate. An oral surgeon can help you with this process in the following ways.
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  • 5 Ways To Help Protect Your Eyes From Cataracts

    Cataracts are common, but the incidence of the disease continues to rise. In fact, a study conducted in 2010 projects that by 2050, the number of cataract sufferers in the United States will have doubled from 24.4 million to almost 50 million.  Here are five ways to help protect your eyes from cataracts: Get Your Vitamins Vitamins are important to the health of your eyes. Research indicates that vitamins C and E may help you avoid cataract development and progression.
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  • Lighten the Load And Get Moving: Reduce Your Child's Back Pain with These Tips

    If your child has back pain, the last thing thing you want is for the pain become so excessive that he or she needs an operation from an orthopedic surgeon. Luckily, you can avoid this scenario by taking steps to reduce your child's back pain. Check out these back-friendly tips: 1. Choose a quality backpack The backpack your child uses impacts how their homework sits on their back. Ideally, according to most orthopedic surgeons and back pain experts, you want a backpack with padded shoulder straps and possibly a belt around the waist that can transfer the weight to the legs of the backpack.
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  • Skin Cancer: How to Treat Early-Stage Melanoma

    If you went to your dermatologist due to an odd-looking spot on your face, they probably ran a biopsy to determine if it was skin cancer. If you got the diagnosis of melanoma, you know it is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. There are different stages of melanoma, based on where the tumors are located. Ealry-stage melanoma is usually localized and considered non-invasive. Here are the treatment options for each type of tumors.
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  • 3 Ways That A Cosmetic Dermatologist Can Help With Your Acne

    If you have acne, you probably know what it's like to feel self-conscious about your appearance. Although acne is one of the most common skin conditions out there, it can still be uncomfortable and embarrassing to deal with. There is no reason to stop with over-the-counter and at-home acne treatments, however. A cosmetic dermatologist can help you with your acne in several ways, such as by offering these three treatment options.
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  • 3 Important Questions To Ask Your Child's Speech Language Pathologist

    If your child has been diagnosed with a speech problem, hearing problem, or both, then there's a good chance that he or she will need to see a speech language pathologist (SLP). An SLP is a licensed professional who can help develop and implement a customized plan to improve your child's speech and overall communication. Typically, children will attend regular sessions with an SLP in his or her office, or at your child's school.
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  • Oncology Career Paths And Training

    If you're considering a career in oncology, be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience. Oncology is challenging because you'll be in close contact with people fighting a serious disease – cancer. The rewarding part, obviously, occurs when you help extend your patient's lives, or cure them completely. If the field interests you, remember that oncology is not practiced solely by oncologists. Indeed, a medical facility's oncology department includes several specialized roles.
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