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As many as eight out of every ten American adults suffer from chronic pain. If your loved one is one of these, here are six ways that can help manage the chronic pain. What is Chronic Pain? Acute pain is the normal sensation you feel when you have hurt yourself or when you are ill.…
Happiness doesn’t usually last. Most of us find that happiness is like a soap bubble. It floats away and disappears. Do you remember how excited you were when you moved into your new home? Or started your new job? Do you also remember that it didn’t last? Happiness Fades Happiness fades. Psychologists call this phenomenon…
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Choosing eating habits for healthy teeth has an impact on your overall health. So for seniors, who may want to avoid dentures, this is an especially wise thing to do. What should you do? In general, you should be choosing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean proteins like turkey, chicken and fish.…
Foot care for diabetes patients is all-important. This is because diabetes often damages the blood vessels that carry blood to the feet. That means, small cuts and grazes heal at a slower rate and can even lead to gangrene. In some cases, simple blisters have turned into major infections. These infections don’t heal and amputation…
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, over 50% of people in the United States are missing at least one tooth due to gum disease, tooth decay or injury. Dentures are made of acrylic (plastic) or metal. Here are the facts about dentures. Why Should I Replace a Missing Tooth? When you have a missing tooth…
Nine million Americans take prescription drugs to help them fall asleep. If you or the person you are caring for is one of them, you may want to understand these four medical reasons for insomnia. Doctors divide insomnia into 2 types: Acute insomnia. This usually lasts for a couple of nights especially if you are…
Instead of adding spices to your food simply to improve the flavor, use these spices to fight arthritis. If you have arthritis, you’ll most likely complain of joint pain and inflammation. Every spice is a complex mix of organic compounds. Research shows that these organic compounds do more than just tickle our taste buds.…
You can fight arthritis with the right food. You don’t need to suffer from joint pain and inflammation. Most people who have arthritis try to manage the symptoms by taking medications that reduce the inflammation and joint pain. But what if you could find a way to lessen the symptoms before they even appear?…
Knowing how to tell the difference between depression, grief and dementia can help you make sure that your loved one gets the right treatment. Part of the natural process of aging is coming face to face with loss. The Connection between Loss, Grief and Depression As we age, we encounter many types of loss. Some…