2016

Three Ways To Make Your Hearing Aid Batteries Last Longer

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You use a hearing aid -- maybe you have for years -- and you know how expensive replacing the batteries can be. Yet, you have to have good batteries in order for your hearing aid to be fully effective.  While you can't dramatically extend the life of your hearing aid batteries, there are some tricks you can use to eke additional use out of the small, coin-like batteries that your hearing aid requires.

10 May 2016

3 Common Cosmetic Surgical Procedures

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Cosmetic surgical procedures can help you achieve the body that, heretofore, seemed unimaginable. The range of the surgery types available at your fingertips is great: you can choose anything from a facelift to enhancing the natural contour of your nose. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn just a bit about a few of the most common types of cosmetic surgical procedures. Facelift Although the name is just a slight misnomer seeing as there is nothing technically "

26 April 2016

Which Kind Of Lift Chair Is Right For You?

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If you're considering buying a lift chair for yourself or a loved one, you have some decisions to make. Although all lift chairs are designed to help people to get up out of the chair and then sit down again by raising the chair off the ground, there are other factors to consider as well. This guide will explain the three basic types of lift chairs, and help you to decide which one meets your needs the most.

8 April 2016

3 Tips For Coping With Depression

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Depression can strike anyone at any point in time. It isn't about just being upset that something didn't go your way. It extends beyond that and goes much deeper. While some end up getting depressed after losing their job, giving birth or losing a loved one, others get depressed for no reason at all. Regardless of what might be causing your depression, there are things you can do to help improve your mood and regain your happiness.

9 March 2016

Two Simple Tips For Allergy Sufferers

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Having the unfortunate luck of suffering from severe allergies can cause you to experience a number of disruptions to your daily routine. Whether it is due to simply feeling terrible from your allergies or suffering a sudden and severe attack, it is important for patients with this condition to take active steps for managing their symptoms. Sadly, many people are unsure of the steps needed to properly manage and address their allergies.

9 March 2016

Home Remedy For Treating A Local Reaction To A Honey Bee Sting

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If you have been stung by a honey bee, you may have local inflammation, swelling and pain at the site. If you reaction is local and you are not experiencing any severe symptoms, such as trouble breathing or a rash all over your body, use the following home remedy to treat the sting and alleviate your pain. Step 1:  Remove The Stinger When a honey bee stings you, it leaves its stinger in your skin and the stinger continues to pump in poison.

1 March 2016

Helping A Loved One Live In A Safer Environment

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If someone in your household has come to a point in their life where they now have a harder time getting around, then you should make some changes to ensure they are able to move around the house and take care of themselves safely. Follow the advice here to turn your house into a home where you won't have to worry as much about your loved one having an accident.

22 February 2016

Helping Your Teen With Their Substance Abuse Problem: Tips For You

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As a parent, you never want your child to find themselves suffering from a substance abuse problem. However, if you do find yourself with a teenage child who is abusing drugs or alcohol, your focus needs to shift to figuring out different ways to help them overcome their substance abuse problem and regain control over their life and well-being. Get to know more about what your role can be (and should not be) in helping your teen with their substance abuse problem and guiding them to getting the treatment and recovery that they need to keep them healthy and sober for the rest of their life.

4 February 2016

Four Ways To Get Comfortable With Your New Hearing Aids

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When putting in your hearing aids for the first time, your experience may be different than you expected. Use the following suggestions to help you to feel more comfortable as you wear your new hearing devices. Sit in a Quiet Room You may be tempted to pop in your new hearing aids and head out on the town. However, it can be difficult to separate speech from other sounds in crowded areas at first, and your brain may need some time to process all the new sounds it is getting.

18 January 2016