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With the arrival of the cold season comes the increased risk of colds and flu. The course of 2018 saw the worse cases of flu among children and adults alike. With the rise in flue cases among people, more pet owners are distressed at whether their canine and feline companions can contract the flu too? The answer is yes. Although your pet may not catch a runny nose and itchy eyes from people, pet flu is a real condition and …
There has been an incredible rise in the number of caregivers and parents looking to adopt. Couples struggling with fertility issues or looking to open their hearts to giving a child a loving home seek adoption and some of these are not as obvious as you may have previously thought. If the idea of adopting a baby or child has crossed your mind, we offer a breakdown of the many reasons more families are adopting. Many women who wish to …
If you are not receiving sufficient nutrition from your daily foods or considering natural remedies to manage a chronic condition, then vitamin and mineral supplements may seem like the most convenient choice. From capsules to powders, these supplemental products are overwhelming to choose from so how so you know which is best for your needs? We take a closer look at the factors surrounding supplements that seniors should consider before purchasing these products. We have all been told that taking …
Missing teeth or the removal of teeth can leave you with exposed and receding gums. This may stop you from smiling, laughing and living your life to the full for fear of being self-conscious of your dental condition. Let’s face it; a smile is a favourable facial feature. When you lack teeth, your smile is compromised and so is your confidence. If you are looking for teeth to restore your appearance and oral function that is affordable and practical, then …
The increased fast pace of living and sedentary lifestyle has contributed to the epidemic of obesity we are witnessing in adults and in children. According to recent statistics, an average 160 million Americans are suffering from obesity daily. Unfortunately, weight that is excessive and left unchecked, increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension requiring chronic medication to manage. The only way to effectively lose the weight and keep it off is through diet and exercise. While this may …
We all make New Year’s resolutions because the end of the year is the time to close the chapter on the things not working in your life and to introduce new goals that will work for you. While every one of us has the best of intentions when New Year goals are set, we seldom stick to these objectives. Set yourself free with tips to achieve your New Years resolutions! Do Not Leave Everything for January It is so much …
Oxygen therapy is an essential life sustaining solution for patients suffering from respiratory conditions and limitations. Large tanks are widely recognized as delivering oxygen to patients but these units compromise the ability to live a mobile and fulfilling lifestyle. An oxygen concentrator can improve your quality of life. The most obvious benefits of investing in an oxygen concentrator are if you or someone you love happens to suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. As a general rule, relying on an …
Whether you have suffered tooth loss, oral injuries or disease, the gapped smile or missing tooth can affect your confidence and ability to live a normal life. Your teeth are important. From being able to speak fluently to basic tasks such as chewing your food, the loss of one or more teeth can have a significant impact on the quality of these seemingly simple actions. The dental implant is a prosthetic tooth that is placed where the missing tooth was. …
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition involving the regulation of blood sugar and insulin. When the body is unable to produce insulin to manage healthy levels of glucose in the blood stream it causes a variety of symptoms that could become life threatening. Every year hundreds of people are diagnosed with Diabetes. Although diet can help combat much of its adverse effects, hereditary factors and medical complications can leave you managing the lifelong ailment. Learning of the different types of …
Osteoporosis can have devastating effects on general physical function particularly mobility. It causes the progressive degeneration of the joints including the cartilage. The result is a bone on bone chafing that eventually wears the joint leaving you stiff, sore and having to manage severe inflammation. Learning how Osteoartrhitis occurs and its effects on the body can better help you understand comprehensive and efficient disease management. When you have osteoporosis, bone fractures are high on the list of concerns. You’ll want …
What is asthma, anyway? Inhale, exhale. We do both involuntarily, around the clock, every day of our lives. For those with asthma, a chronic lung condition, the very act of breathing can be frustrating and sometimes scary – especially for kids. When you breathe in air through your mouth or nose, it travels to the lungs by way of the bronchial – or breathing – tubes. Visualize tree branches: On the end of each branch are tiny sacs that push oxygen …
Many people including older adults suffering from diminished hearing have avoided the traditional hearing aid. The hearing devices of old are large, uncomfortable and highly noticeable. It becomes impossible for individuals to benefit from discrete solutions allowing them to hear their surrounds without concern of a large visible hearing piece. Fortunately, advances in the medical field have assisted in combining technologies. The new technology offers a small very discrete device worn as a regular hearing aid but without the high …
The occurrence of colon cancer has reached staggering numbers in the US alone. The progressive disease can quickly take over healthy function and metastasize rapidly leaving many patients with little hope of improvement. Fortunately, with reliance on advanced technology, the earlier colon cancer is detected the better the prognosis. We provide important colon cancer facts that every person needs to know. Screening is Only for People with Bowel Problems Individuals who have normal bowel movements and feel relatively good may …
With all the advertisements claiming the electric toothbrush is the best choice for cleaning your teeth, you may be wondering whether this oral tool is another gimmick or can deliver on its promises. Electric toothbrushes are certainly convenient but can it truly clean your teeth 10 times better than a traditional toothbrush? We look at the benefits of electric toothbrushes. Improves Tooth Whiteness For whiter and brighter teeth, reliance on that old and steady brush simply will not cut it. …
As 2018 comes to an end and we get to see the approach of the exciting new features of 2019’s newest releases, it’s worth looking back at the innovative milestones of 2017 and 2018. For one thing, our next round of luxury vehicles owes some of its merit to the breakthrough technologies and advancements that the auto industry saw in 2017. High-tech features that were once thought unachievable came to us in waves in 2017, paving the way for a …
RIP Blockbuster. Gone but forever in our hearts. Gone are the days of going to your local movie rental store and picking out your two favorite titles for a movie night in. With the advent of technological advances, streaming services have taken over the at-home movie industry and changed the way consumers interact with entertainment altogether. Netflix was the big-time trailblazer in shifting the industry in an entirely new direction. But now Netflix faces some serious competition. Check out a …
The advent of mobile payments apps have made it easier than ever to complete transactions, send money to friends and family, and process payments in a flash. But how secure is it to carry your money on your phone? Today, you no longer have to pull out your wallet to buy a cup of coffee or give money to another person. Instead, all you need is your smart phone. Mobile payments are rapidly growing in popularity and expected to take …
The price of cable has reached almost ridiculous heights in recent years. Combining your cable and internet services may save you a little bit, but even this almost always fails to produce a significant savings on your monthly bill. The price of cable has increased at a far higher rate than the cost of any other service in the country in the last few years alone. As budgets get tighter and costs increase, many people have chosen to simply opt …
GPS trackers are a wildly underestimated piece of technology that just about everyone has access to in one form or another. Your phone probably has apps with GPS functions built in to grant you functionality and practical uses that otherwise would not be possible. You can get real time tracking details of your vehicles as well as parking notification, over-speeding alarm, mileages details and 24-hours location history. You can set a geofence so that if your vehicle travels out of …
Are you afraid to smile because you don’t want to display that missing tooth which makes your smile look not so perfect? Are you also afraid to make a public speech because your voices slightly slur on account of that missing tooth? Does your food keep sticking in the cavity where your tooth once was? Its time you say goodbye to all those problems, since we have found the perfect solution for you. It is now possible for you to …
The best feature of a person is their smile. Anything that may disrupt your smile can be disturbing. Having lost a tooth or several teeth can result in difficulties like eating, speaking and even takes a toll on your self-esteem. Besides, everyone wants a good set of pearly whites. According to some studies, an estimate of 65% of Americans between the ages of 35-50 have lost at the very least one of their natural tooth. Despite of the advances …
One visit to a dentist can leave us with a severe blow to pockets. In case you happen to be 65 years of age or above, beware! Dental treatments might cost you more than the entire amount of your savings. However, we all can relate to the fact that when a tooth emergency arises, the unbearable pain needs to be addressed and that too immediately. Whether you are old or young, it ceases to matter. In a case like this, …
