Tips on hiring the best caregiver for your loved one

Posted on 16 September 2018

Caring for a person with a disability full-time may be financially stressful because you would not be able to work while providing the care. Moreover, it may also cause mental stress especially when you are not adequately trained in delivering the kind of care that your loved one may need. The government, through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, has attempted to take care of the financial strain aspect by providing allowances for the caregiver as well as for the disabled individual. [Read More]

A Clear View: All About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on 27 July 2018

While there's a general understanding that vision gets worse over the years, many people don't know exactly what causes this to happen. Of course, there are a number of factors, and every case will be different — but one common condition that affects a patient's vision as they get older is age-related macular degeneration. The name may be off-putting, but it's actually very normal for patients to start being affected by this in their 50s and 60s, and it's really nothing to worry about. [Read More]

The Pros of a Trans-axilliary Incision for Your Breast Augmentation

Posted on 7 June 2018

Over the decades, the techniques employed during breast augmentation surgery have dramatically evolved. In years past, you would have to contend with a prominent scar below the breast, as this was the typical insertion point for the implants. If you are contemplating a breast augmentation but do not want any visible signs of the procedure, you should consider a trans-axillary incision instead. Commonly referred to as an armpit incision, this article dives into a few of the pros that this technique will provide for your breast augmentation procedure. [Read More]

The Signs Your Heel Pain Needs Medical Attention

Posted on 2 May 2018

As you walk, your heels take a lot of the impact between your feet and the ground, so it's not surprising that heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints. Often, this is because of a condition called plantar fasciitis, although there can be other causes behind the pain. When you're experiencing heel pain, even if it's fairly minor, it can make walking uncomfortable. Luckily, it normally goes away fairly quickly on its own, although you might need to rest up a little to help any swelling go down. [Read More]

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Getting and Staying Healthy: A Health and Medical Blog

Health is one of our greatest assets you have. Regardless of how much money you have, you cannot buy good health, but everyone can take steps to help improve their health. If you're suffering from an illness or an issue such as chronic fatigue, I invite you to look at the posts on this site about getting healthy. On top of that, there are also going to be a number of posts on staying healthy, and I urge you to explore them as well. My name is Shawn. After a battle with cancer, I became extremely focused on health in a variety of ways. Thank you for reading.

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