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  • Managing and Preventing Diabetes Complications

    April 21, 2023

    In the United States, more than 30 million people are currently living with diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that happens when levels of blood glucose, more commonly known as blood sugar, are too high.

  • Building a Healthy Heart and In Home Help for Seniors

    March 4, 2021

    Now more than ever it is important to find ways to build a healthy heart. There are a few ways to maintain a healthy heart like eating a balanced diet, not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and exercising. Regular heart screenings will help to monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels and help you to maintain healthy cardiovascular function. While it is important to stay physically healthy, it is equally vital to have a happy heart.

  • Lowering the Danger of Blood Clots

    April 25, 2023

    Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein, most often in the lower leg, thigh, pelvis, or arm. The clot can not only cause temporary or permanent damage in the vein where it forms, but there is another risk of it breaking free. Once free, it can travel through the bloodstream and enter the lungs, which can result in a pulmonary embolism, an arterial blockage that can be fatal.

  • Common Problems with Dental Bridges

    October 20, 2023

    You may not know this, but dental bridges are actually an ancient technology. Archeological finds from ancient Egypt have shown evidence of dental work that we today would consider to be bridges. Thin wire of metals such as silver or gold were wound around existing teeth, and used to stabilize cosmetic material like bone or ivory, inserted to fill unsightly gaps. These bridges would have been installed and kept for the lifespan of the patient. But still, despite the pedigree of dental bridge technology, problems arise and are a reality for many who have undergone this cosmetic procedure.

  • Treating Bruising Naturally

    November 24, 2023

    There are several vitamins that can help to prevent and heal bruises, as well as many different minerals, enzymes, and flavonoids. Many of these should be readily available in the form of supplements at most grocery stores, pharmacies, health-food stores, and they can also be added to your diet through dietary sources. That is, to say, in the foods you consume.

  • Leafy Greens for a Younger Brain

    April 18, 2023

    Maybe your trips to the supermarket produce section are limited to grabbing a few tomatoes, bananas, apples and an onion or two for a basic selection of fruits and vegetables.