The prospect of losing your hearing is hard to contemplate. Worse, not all forms of hearing loss set in right away. That means you may suffer a gradual loss of hearing that prevents you from noticing the exact moment things get bad. If you’re worried about your hearing, pay attention to these 6 signs you might need a hearing test. Turning Your Head More to Hear Suppose you sit down to watch TV and you’re at an odd angle to the television.…
Read More »Right now, chronic pain and depression are two ailments that a lot of people are dealing with. What’s more, the majority of people are only patching up the symptoms, only to find that they are still contending with these issues on a daily basis. If you would like to take more of an overall look at these ailments, you’ll be able to put traditional remedies to the side when you consider the tips below.…
Read More »If you have been suffering from allergy symptoms like itching, red skin, prolonged skin dryness, and eczema, your allergist may recommend that you undergo a skin patch test in order to determine what it is that you’re allergic to. This is different than a skin prick test, which involves pricking your skin with various allergens. In a patch test, various patches are applied to your skin and left in place for a while before the test results are read.…
Read More »Two very important bones in your feet are the sesamoid bones located in the balls of your feet just below your big toe. These bones provide a major function for your foot and therefore they take a lot of punishment. As a result, fractures and other problems can easily manifest themselves, especially if you are an athlete and put pressure on your big toe frequently. Here is more about the rigors that your sesamoid bones go through as well as more about sesamoiditis and its treatment.…
Read More »Having a vasectomy is a step that takes a bit of bravery. Although you are probably looking forward to the result — permanent birth control — you may not be looking forward to the discomfort that you’re expecting after the procedure. Much of your apprehension may, in fact, come from your uncertainty about the recovery process. To ease that uncertainty, here’s a look at what you can expect in the days and weeks that follow.…
Read More »There are several types of cardiological tests that can be used to either aid in diagnosing symptoms or give doctors a better idea of cardiovascular function. In some cases, these tests allow doctors to diagnose problems before they turn into life-threatening events. Abnormal Rhythms Abnormal heart rhythms can be when your heart does not beat at the right speed or does not beat in a synchronous pattern. An electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors the electrical signals your heart produces and turns them into an image, digital or printed, so doctors can see the pattern.…
Read More »Cooking is a great habit to get into. It’s a challenging and fun hobby, and cooking homemade meals can help you eat more healthily. Unfortunately, cooking can sometimes cause accidents. Eventually you may injure yourself in the kitchen, and if that happens, it’s important that you know what to do. Here are three common cooking injuries and the ways you can treat them. 1. Cuts When you’re slicing and dicing vegetables, you may accidentally cut yourself.…
Read More »Vaginal problems are not typically something many women want to discuss openly, yet almost 1⁄5 of women ages 18 to 50 years old experience vaginal dryness during intercourse. Vaginal dryness is often caused by a hormonal issue. Hormonal issues may be more common in women who are experiencing menopause, but even women in their teens can experience hormonal problems leading to vaginal dryness due to a number of different causes. Vaginal dryness can lead to pain during sex, but it does not stop there.…
Read More »Allergies cause a wide range of symptoms that vary in intensity. Some people deal with allergies during certain months of the year and find they can control symptoms with over-the-counter medications. You might not be so lucky. If you have symptoms that bother you all year, or if your seasonal symptoms are severe, then you should seek help from an allergy specialist. Here are some tips on when to seek help from an allergist and what the allergy specialist may do to help.…
Read More »With winter temperatures approaching fast, it’s important that you are prepared to protect yourself against injuries caused by the cold. Feet are especially susceptible to cold-weather injury, since they are exposed to moisture and the elements throughout the day. There are three primary types of cold-weather injuries that you need to be watching for as you care for your feet this winter. Chilblains Exposure to cold temperatures, moisture, and a lot of wind can lead to the development of a cold-weather injury known as chilblains.…
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