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Taking Your Senior Loved One On Vacation This Summer

Are you planning your family vacation for the upcoming summer? Are you considering taking a senior member of the family along with you? If so, there are several things you should consider prior to making any final decisions. Medical Clearance Would your loved one's doctor sign off on your senior family member coming on the trip? There are several things that could complicate your loved one's health during a vacation. You have to consider the medication side effects that could cause complications – like increased sun sensitivities.

Is Your Survival Kit Ready? Here's What You Need To Put In It

Everyone should have a disaster survival kit on hand. Survival preparation isn't only for fringe thinkers who fear alien invasions or the zombie apocalypse. Disasters happen every day. A tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or freak snowstorm could leave you isolated and fending for yourself. You can find all kinds of disaster survival kits for sale, which makes it very easy to get your preparations in order. Here are a few things you want to be sure you have on hand.

Prepare For Your Aquatic Therapy With The Right Gear

Aquatic therapy offers a number of different benefits. Improved peripheral circulation, decreased pain sensitivity and muscle relaxation are just a few of them. While often performed in a traditional swimming pool, aquatic therapy is nothing like a leisurely swim. Consequently, you need to prepare for these two activities differently. The better prepared you are for your therapy, the better the outcome. Swimwear The first thing you want to consider is the type of swimwear you will wear.

Runners: Don't Let These Four Foot Disorders Trip You Up

Competitive runners are vulnerable to a variety of foot disorders. Some, such as a athlete's foot, are rather minor, but others are more serious. A serious foot problem may keep you from training and result in missing important competitions. This article takes a closer look at four common foot disorders that all runners need to guard against.  Metatarsal Stress Fracture Your metatarsal bones are five long bones that extend from the back of the foot to your toes.

Keep The Bunions Away With The Right Pair Of Shoes

At some point in time, you have probably found a great pair of shoes only to find out later they hurt your feet. At this point, you have to choose between comfort or style. This can be a difficult decision until sandal season starts and you find yourself with a bunion on your big toe. While it is important to most women to look stylish, you need to be able to balance some comfort with it.

Why Did Your Bellybutton Suddenly Start Sticking Out?

Did your innie bellybutton suddenly become an outtie? This can be pretty shocking, and when it happens, it usually happens instantaneously. While you should not rush to the emergency room or panic, you should be aware that the change in your bellybutton is likely the result of a common medical condition called an umbilical hernia. What's an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia appears when a small piece of your intestines pokes through the abdominal muscles that surround your naval.

Comparing Hearing Aid Brands By Price And Features

A hearing aid is an important and relatively expensive purchase, so making the right selection is important.  With a large number of hearing aid brands and models on the market, comparing them can seem a little overwhelming, but with a basic checklist and a little research, you can feel confident that you are choosing the best hearing aid for your budget, lifestyle, and hearing needs. Hearing Aid Pricing.  Hearing aid brands vary in their cost based on the features, warranty, and number of channels.

Suffering From Pregnancy-Related Back Pain? Throw Out The Meds And Call A Chiropractor!

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of a woman's life. The body makes a number of changes, which all take a toll on the mom-to-be's body. Nausea is common in the first trimester, but in the second and third trimester, low back pain is often the chief complaint among expectant mothers. In fact, about 80 percent of all pregnant women will experience low back pain at some point during their pregnancy.

Four Ways To Fight Winter Depression Naturally

Do you find yourself feeling depressed and blue during the winter season? You're not alone. Seasonal affective disorder, a condition in which patients begin feeling depressed in late fall or early winter, but experience normal moods in the spring and summer, is estimated to affect as many as 10 million Americans. Luckily, there are several ways to lift your mood without resorting to prescription antidepressants. Vitamin D Supplements Your skin makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but in the winter, you don't see the sun too often.

Helping Supply The World With Prosthetic Limbs

When you think about donation supplies being sent over to other countries, it is rare you consider artificial limbs as a donation item. Medical supplies are one of the most common items sent to poor countries all over the world when providing aid to poor countries. One need for many people who suffer from health problems in these countries includes artificial limbs. By having access to prosthetic limbs, these people are able to take better care of themselves and live a more normal life.