As your loved one grows older, you may look into assisted living as an option for them to live more safely and comfortably. However, if your loved one deals with memory issues due to dementia or Alzheimer’s, you may want to look for a memory care facility rather than a more typical assisted living home. Memory care centers differ from standard assisted living homes in a few ways that make them very helpful for older adults who struggle with memory problems.…
Vaginal atrophy occurs when the walls of the vagina become inflamed and become thinner than they were previously. It can lead to many uncomfortable symptoms, including discomfort during sex, discharge, and vaginal dryness. In some cases, it can be even be mistaken for a UTI or yeast infection due to it causing vaginal burning and itching, as well as the urge to urinate more frequently.
The leading cause of vaginal atrophy is thought to be a drop in estrogen levels, particularly right before or after menopause.…
As more and more states enact legislation to decriminalize or even legalize recreational marijuana, many people in these states who use medical marijuana for certain health conditions are wondering if there’s any reason to go through the process of getting a medical marijuana card. It turns out there are several reasons to go the medical card route. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice for you.…
Cancer is something that everyone dreads, but many people either know someone who has it or go through it themselves. Luckily, modern medicine has progressed dramatically since cancers were first discovered, and now many different forms of cancer have quite high survival rates. Radiation treatment for cancer has also gotten a lot better as it has been refined, but it can still be a scary process to enter into without knowing what will happen to you or your body.…
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, it’s no surprise that many people are struggling with their own fears about exposure and testing. This outbreak has been an unprecedented event. As a result, most people are unsure about whether or not they need to be tested for the virus. Understanding the basics of testing is an important first step. Here’s a look at what you need to know about COVID-19 testing.
Why Should You Only Get Tested If You Have To?…
Knee replacement surgery is an important procedure for those with severe knee injuries because it can ensure that their legs are stable and strong. Unfortunately, there is a chance that this surgery may require follow up care or revisions to the initial surgery that may be costly. Thankfully, robotic-arm-assisted surgery can ensure that these revisions need not occur.
Follow-Ups to Knee Replacement May Be Costly
Knee replacement surgery is a lengthy process that requires a lot of careful precision and proper execution.…
Gaining weight is easy, but losing weight and keeping it off is a difficult feat to accomplish. If you have tried to lose weight, then you already know how difficult it can be. It can be a daunting task, as losing the weight can take a lot of time, and for some, this can feel like there is no end in sight and can make you fall off the “weight loss wagon”…
Food allergies in the United States are quite common. About 32 million Americans are believed to have a food allergy. This number includes 5.6 million children under the age of 18. There are 8 major food allergens. These allergens include milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish. According to the CDC, the number of children with food allergies has increased over the years. One major concern about food allergies is that they have the potential to cause anaphylaxis.…
If you are in charge of operations in a pharmaceutical testing lab, then you probably know that upgrading and improving your lab is important. The pharmaceutical industry is always changing, after all, and you may want to operate a tech-forward lab if at all possible. Of course, your lab might already be making use of a laboratory information system. Even if your software is outdated, it might still seem to suit your lab’s needs.…
If you are the adult child of a disabled person, you may spend most of your time caring for your mother or father because no one else is available to do it and you know your parent cannot do certain things. However, it is normal for family members that take on the role of a caregiver to need some extra help and breaks between all the work they do. If you are feeling overwhelmed and have not been able to do much for yourself or your own family, you should consider hiring a nurse to visit your parent and provide nursing services throughout the day.…
