Your health can be considerably impacted by falling down and as you get older, this is particularly relevant. It becomes more significant as you grow older to be aware of possible causes of falls. This type of awareness can help you avoid scenarios where you’re more likely to trip and sustain an injury. For instance, […]
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It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it cause dehydration? Cause sleeplessness? There may also be a more serious potential side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Many different drugs are […]
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You’ve probably had heartburn before. It’s incredibly common! Every year, in fact, around 60 million Americans experience heartburn according to one study. Depending on your diet, heartburn will present a mild to moderate degree of discomfort for the majority of people. But there are some individuals for whom heartburn is a far bigger problem. Sadly, […]
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Many adults are surprised when their ENT recommends a tonsillectomy. The first thing people often wonder is whether adults should get tonsil surgery or whether it’s just for kids. A tonsillectomy can actually be conducted on anybody of any age. Your provider will examine the state of your tonsils and your particular symptoms rather than […]
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Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of developing hearing loss increased by diabetes? As per the CDC, 9% or […]
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Many of us have experienced the discomfort of painful swallowing at some point. During our childhood, our mothers usually blamed it on something going down the “wrong pipe,” and we accepted that explanation. Now that we’re all grown up, we tend to want a more accurate explanation as to why this takes place. Does it […]
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It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a […]
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The only one thing that you requested was for the garbage to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Curious how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a common indication that communication is failing. We […]
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You know those typical cold symptoms? Sneezing, runny noses, fevers, that kind of thing. Turns out, the majority of these symptoms aren’t caused by the cold virus itself. Rather, these symptoms are a by-product of your immune response. Funny though it may sound, a fever is just one tool in your body’s toolbox, designed to […]
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Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you might not know that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 may surprise you. […]
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