If you have recently learned that you are pregnant, then you will need to schedule ultrasounds throughout your pregnancy. The first one should be completed sometime between the first six to eight weeks of your pregnancy, and the last one should take place around the time that you are 20 weeks pregnant. Sonograms are typically fairly standard procedures, but some things can occur during the test that may be embarrassing to some.
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Have you recently lost a large amount of weight? Even if you have reached your goal weight, you may now feel less confident because of the excess skin you have around your stomach. It is quite common for people who lose a significant amount of weight to end up with some stretched skin in the form of a pooch. However, you may not feel confident because of it and would prefer to do something about it right away.
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When the phrase "public health epidemic" is uttered, everything from Zika virus to drug overdoses comes to mind. But there's currently a lesser-known but equally prevalent threat to public health impacting millions of Americans, and it may even be lurking inside your home without your knowledge. What is this mysterious malady? Lack of sleep.
Insufficient sleep is so much of an issue that it's officially been deemed a public health problem by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, getting an eye stent can be an effective way to treat the problem and save your vision. Eye stents automatically alleviate pressure in the eye by draining excess fluid, which can be very beneficial for people who don't want to deal with or can't tolerate the eye medications typically used to treat glaucoma. Like any other medical device, however, complications can arise with use.
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As an owner of an assisted living facility, you and your staff need to provide the right type of care and environment for residents with various types of health and mental disabilities. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This increases the chance of you having one or more residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Here are some important qualities your assisted living facility needs to properly care for your residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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