2016

Top 5 MRI Myths

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If you're going in for an MRI, you're probably wondering about everything you've heard about MRIs. How do you know what's fact and what's not? Here are five myths about an MRI: 1. An MRI uses damaging radiation. MRI is short for magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging uses a strong magnet and radio waves to image tissues in the body. While radio waves are a type of radiation, it's non-ionizing.

27 March 2016

Helping Your Senior Loved One With Their Eating Disorder: What You Should Know

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Many people are under the false assumption that eating disorders only affect young people. The issue of adolescent eating disorders is a large one to be sure. However, this does not mean that teens and young adults are the only people who suffer from eating disorders. If you have a loved one who is a senior citizen and they are having weight or eating issues, it can be easy to attribute them to other health problems, including dental health, dementia, and even cancer.

27 March 2016

3 Ways To Lose Weight Before The Summer

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Being overweight not only takes its toll on your health, but it also takes its toll on your self-esteem. It can make you stay indoors when you should be outside enjoying the world around you. Instead of feeling like you don't want people to see you, begin the process of losing weight today and embrace the new you. It doesn't have to be as complicated as you might think. Just try one of the methods below to become a whole new you in no time.

19 February 2016

Do Your Body Good: Savor The Beneficial Bean

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Whether you have opted for a vegetarian diet, are aspiring to shed a few pounds or are simply striving to consume a healthier meal plan, you should consider adding an important ingredient when preparing your next repast. The multiple health benefits of beans have ranked them among the list of super foods, and they play a role in weight loss regimens as well. Find out why you should savor beans in your suppers.

19 February 2016

Come From A Dysfunctional Family?: How Mental Health Counseling Services Can Teach You Better Familial Interactions

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There are many ways that families can be dysfunctional. In some families there is a history of some type of abuse that continues to cycle through the generations. In others, the inability to effectively communicate causes a lot of problems. The different ways that people learn to cope or not cope with stress factors can also play a part in dysfunctional homes. If any of these situations apply to you and you want to change your own behaviors or your past for the better, here is how mental health counseling services can help.

10 February 2016

Improving Bathroom Safety For An Elderly Person

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If you have an elderly person living within your home, and they have mobility issues, you may want to take some steps in helping them get around to decrease the chance of an injury. Elderly people become injured in the bathroom more than any other room in a home. Because of this, some precautionary steps can be taken to help minimize this risk. Here are some steps to take in the bathroom to make it safer for an aging person with physical difficulties.

3 February 2016

4 Tips For Surviving Pregnancy Bed Rest At Home

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Bed rest can be a difficult treatment to live with, even though you know it is the most important thing for the health of both you and your unborn child. If you are prescribed bed rest at home, the following tips can help you cope with it and keep your life on track. Tip #1: Know Your Level. It's a good idea to keep listening once the doctor prescribes bed rest, because there are many different levels to this prescription.

15 January 2016