You've known for quite some time that things just seemed a little bit different while visiting your loved one. At first you thought it was normal old-age memory loss and forgetfulness. Eventually you knew you were dealing with something much more serious. Getting the official diagnosis from the doctor that your family member is suffering from Alzheimer's is difficult and life changing. You want to be there for them and take care of them.
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The 25 to 35 pounds that an average woman gains during pregnancy is essential to the health of the baby, but all of that extra weight can add a lot of stress to a woman's back. As many as 80% of all pregnant women experience back pain during the pregnancy; fortunately, there are several professionals--other than your doctor--that can help reduce back pain.
Chiropractors
While pregnant women gain some weight all over their bodies, much of that weight is concentrated on their growing abdomens.
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If you're a senior citizen, you may be taking more medication now than at any other time in your life. It can be a challenge to keep track of your medications and to make sure that you're taking them as you should. You might even be making some mistakes with your medication that you are unaware of. Here are three mistakes you might be making with your medication.
Crushing Pills
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After two miserable weeks of dealing with blurred vision and eye pain, you made an appointment with your optometrist. In less than 5 minutes, this professional diagnosed you with uveitis. If you're seeking relief from the uncomfortable symptoms of this condition, talk with your eye doctor about the following 3 successful treatment options.
Antibiotics
In addition to blurred vision and eye pain, uveitis can also cause:
Sensitivity to light Vision loss Black floating dots or squiggly lines in your vision field Redness in eyes White patch in front of the bottom of your iris, the colored region of your eye Often, the troubling symptoms of uveitis result from an underlying infection such as:
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The springtime might bring nice weather, but it also can cause your allergies to act up. All of the pollen in the air can lead to a runny nose, watery eyes and an itchy throat. Although springtime allergies are not always easy to deal with, they can be managed. Here are five tips for managing springtime allergies.
Keep Your Windows Closed
One of the easiest ways you can manage your springtime allergies is to keep the windows closed during the day.
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