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  • Why A Sturdy Bedframe Is Important For Larger Americans

    Whether you weigh 150 pounds or 500 pounds, everyone wants and deserves to have a good night's sleep. The sad truth is that many Americans who are on the heavier side of the spectrum find it difficult to find sturdy bed frames that fit their needs. If you have had trouble with creaky frames that threaten to give out before, then you need to start looking for more solidly made options that will give you the peace of mind you need to sleep well.
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  • 4 FAQ About Root Canals

    Are you like most people, and dread the idea of having a root canal? If so, knowing more about this type of dental procedure can help you overcome your fear. To help you know more, here are the answers to four frequently asked questions about root canals. 1. Why Are Root Canals Necessary? Before knowing why root canals are necessary, it can be helpful to know some anatomy of the tooth.
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  • 3 Ways Mental Health Counseling Can Help Strengthen Your Marriage

    When it comes to mental health issues, it is easy to believe that your concerns only impact you. However, if you are married, the issues you face can also affect your partner. Unfortunately, these issues can create tension within your relationship, which can open the door to all sorts of problems. Mental health counseling may be able to help. If you have thought about seeking this type of counseling, learn how this step may be able to improve your relationship.
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  • What Is Direct Primary Care And How Can It Help Me?

    Dealing with medical insurance companies is one of the most frustrating aspects of the health care industry. Fortunately, there are alternatives like direct primary care to help make health care make more sense. You might have seen a doctor described as a direct primary care physician and assumed that it was the same thing as a primary care physician or general practitioner. You might be surprised to learn that direct primary care is actually an alternative payment model for patients and doctors.
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  • Three Questions to Ask if You're Interested in Dermal Fillers

    Today's trends lean toward plump lips and luscious skin, and dermal fillers are the perfect way to even out your skin to create a smooth appearance free of fine lines and wrinkles. If you want to achieve a youthful appearance without surgery, dermal fillers are a good choice. In most cases, dermal fillers look amazing. The injections are typically subtle and natural, but in some cases, people worry about their results.
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  • 3 Ways To Make Yourself A Better Candidate For Dental Implants

    Have you been told you are not a good candidate for dental implants? Hearing this news can be really disheartening if you were really hoping for realistic, artificial tooth replacements. Although there are some people who will never be good candidates for implants due to a serious lack of jawbone strength or osteoporosis, most people can take some actions to make themselves a better candidate a year or two down the road.
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  • The 411 On Sacral Spinal Cord Injuries

    Your spine is an imperative part of your daily life. Not only does it allow you to walk, run, and move, but it is also necessary for sitting and standing upright. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries do occur, reducing the spine's ability to function in an effective and pain-free manner. While surprising to learn, certain injuries affect certain parts of the spine. For example, sacral spine injuries are injuries that affect the lower sections of vertebrae.
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  • What You Need To Know About PRP Therapy

    Baldness affects many people worldwide, including both men and women. Losing one's hair can lead to a lack of confidence and a significant reduction in quality of life. There is no cure for baldness, but there are restoration techniques available that can help replace some of the hair that has been lost. PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is one of the methods that modern restoration specialists are using to help patients recover from the devastating effects of hair loss.
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  • Tired Of The Constant Ringing In Your Ears? Here's What An Audiologist Can Do To Alleviate Your Tinnitus Symptoms

    If you're constantly hearing phantom sounds that aren't present in the environment, such as a loud ringing noise, you may be suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus can have a major negative impact on your quality of life. When symptoms are severe, tinnitus can make it impossible to sleep at night and present a constant distraction during the day. Thankfully, scheduling an appointment with an audiologist can help relieve your tinnitus symptoms and allow you to relax again without constant, annoying noise in the background.
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  • 3 Useful Tips When Choosing A Pediatric Urgent Care Center For A Sick Child

    At some point, your child may get sick outside of their primary care physician's normal office hours. In this instance, you can take them to a pediatric urgent care center. There probably are several to choose from in your area, but you can make the right selection thanks to these tips.  Make Sure Insurance is Accepted  Taking your child to a pediatric urgent care center that doesn't accept your insurance can be expensive.
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