2015

  • Prematurely Aging Placenta? What Should You Do?

    Finding out that you are pregnant can be one of the most exciting times of your life -- as well as one of the most stressful. Finding out that your placenta is aging more rapidly than normally can only add to this stress. Should you be concerned about your baby's health? What should you do? Fortunately, there are a number of measures to help ensure the continuing health of both you and your child.
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  • What To Consider When Planning Green Cremation Services

    When you are planning funeral services for either yourself or a loved one, choosing green cremation offers the opportunity to be more responsible in saying final goodbyes. Green funerals can give you the chance to carry on a legacy of responsibility and respect for life that continues. But before you decide which green services to use in planning a funeral, there are a few things to consider about green cremation.
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  • Three Examples Of Eye Damages That May Occur In A Chlorinated Pool

    Chlorinated swimming pools are not free of all germs. Some stubborn microbes may remain, and together with the chlorine, may cause eye damage if you don't protect your eyes while swimming. The extent of the damage depends on a number of factors, such as your duration of swimming and the level of chemicals in the pool. Here are some of the more common eye damages that you may experience: Infection Due to Damaged Tear Film
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  • Dental Implants: They Do More Than Just Improve Your Appearance

    When it comes to dental implants, you are probably familiar with the benefit of an improved appearance. When you have dentures, broken teeth or missing teeth, you will not be looking your best. Dental implants from a clinic like Woodland Family Dental will fill in any gaps and fix your broken teeth and make your smile look a lot better. Improved appearance is just one of the many benefits of dental implants.
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  • The New Sports Physican: What You Need To Know About Sports Medicine Specialists

    As long as people have been playing sports, they've also been suffering sports injuries. This has forced the need for more sports medicine doctors who can treat these sport injuries. For this reason, the position  of the sports medicine specialist has emerged. Knowing the facts about these specialists and their qualifications can lead you to better treatment and a healthier recovery: 1. What is a Sports Medicine Specialist? This particular specialist is a licensed physician with specialized training in treatment and prevention of sports related injury or illness.
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  • Do I Need An Exam To Get Contacts?

    In most cases, you will need to see an eye doctor before you can get contact lenses. This might seem like a hassle, but your eye exam is often only good for a limited period before you will no longer be able to order contacts from one of the major suppliers. Contact Lenses Legally Require an Exam It is required in the United States to get a prescription for contact lenses because they are considered to be medical devices by the FDA.
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