Articles, tagged with "older adults", page 1
07th February 2012
Physical exercise is important when it comes to staying healthy and increasing one’s life. But let’s face it, few actually get out and exercise on a consistent basis the way they should. Increased brain research has signaled to a new direction for people...
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Author:
Nathanael Eisenberg
02nd February 2012
It's been called a silent killer...but, often, it's not so silent. Nor invisible.
Mold, in all it's forms, especially black mold, can be lethal to children, pets, and older adults.
The problem is, it tends to thrive in wet basements. Because of th...
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Author:
Steve Calamuso
01st February 2012
When Redecorating or just trying to give a space in your home a new look try using artificial plants. There are some pros and cons when using artificial foliage and you should carefully think about them before purchasing. Read more to find out the things ...
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Author:
dipakdarji
17th January 2012
LocalNet360- The top five days of the years for home candle fires are
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Years Day, and Halloween. Increased diligence during these special times with family and friends will save you years of loss and hear...
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Newslocalnet360
29th November 2011
Eyelid Cancer
Overview
Eyelid cancer is a general term for a cancer that occurs on or in the eyelid and is broadly categorized as an epithelial (outer surface) tumor. An eyelid tumor may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous, meaning it can...
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Author:
pankaj Nagpal
15th November 2011
Ophthalmology can be difficult to understand which is why the majority of the public don't feel confident in identifying any eye conditions which can affect their vision. In most cases, they don't even know when their last check-up was or when their next ...
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Author:
Kerri Lissa
14th November 2011
Clear lens extraction or refractive lens exchange is a way to have clearer vision without having to wear bulky glasses or irritating contact lenses. This refractive correction procedure has been around for many decades. In the past ten years, it has been ...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
20th October 2011
A nursing home or facility is a kind of retirement community that provides health care for seniors. It is designed to give custodial care like helping the elderly to get in and out of bed, assisting with feeding, bathing and dressing.
A nursing facilit...
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Author:
Cara Larose
18th October 2011
Wrinkling of the skin is a natural part of ageing. Over the years, age and gravity on the skin can make the facial skin sag. This can make a person look really old and feel old. For this reason, facelift surgery is one of the most popular operations being...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
14th October 2011
Ageing brings along eye changes that can adversely affect vision. A cataract is one of the most common eye conditions that occur among older adults. This is a clouding of the natural lens which gradually occurs over time. As the lens becomes cloudier, vis...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
12th October 2011
One of the oldest and most storied herbal remedies around is ginseng. It is one of the top natural remedies you can use to boost your immune system and prevent disease.
Ginseng extracts enhance immune responses by stimulating immunoglobulin production ...
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Author:
DoctorsHealthPress
05th October 2011
If you are infected with scabies for the first time, there's a much better chance that you have spread it to other people. This happens because usually the irritating symptoms won't appear for up to a month after the infestation, but you are contagious an...
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Author:
DominicCaldwell
05th October 2011
Personal injury law is among the most rewarding fields of law and is focused on giving settlement for injuries, both physical and emotional like and that's what a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer does. In the beginning, they work as affiliates, but with...
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Author:
GarryCastro
04th October 2011
Home Health Aides have exceptional job prospects.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment to grow by 50% between 2008 and 2018! This is substantially faster than most other types of jobs. This fantastic growth is because of the expecte...
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Author:
L Stoppard
03rd October 2011
It is a misconception that laser eye treatment is just for the young. Even people over the age of 50 can benefit from laser surgery. Older adults often have symptoms of presbyopia, the inability to focus on near objects. It occurs naturally with ageing, w...
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Author:
Kate Dawson