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Ultimate Guide to Healthy Dental Habits
Many say a nice smile can make you far more beautiful than the best makeup out there. Taking proper care of your teeth does not only improve your smile, but also helps our overall well-being. Good oral health can help prevent various diseases and can be an indicator of how well a person takes care of themselves. If you want to do your teeth justice, here are a few dental habits you ought to acquire and maintain.
By Mia Johnson6 years ago in Longevity
Four Very Real Health Dangers of Overeating
It’s Thanksgiving day. You are sitting at the dinner table with your family and enjoying all the delicious classics: turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, apple pie and whatnot. By the end of the evening, you are feeling more stuffed than the turkey you just ate. Does it feel good? Probably not.
By Caitlin Evans6 years ago in Longevity
Science-Backed Workout Hacks for People with Demanding Jobs
If a piece of advice sounds cliché, it’s usually because there is some truth to it. Therefore, to many of you, the contents of this article might sound a bit cheesy from time to time, but there’s a huge difference between inherently "knowing" something, and seeing it written on paper or hearing it out loud.
By Caitlin Evans6 years ago in Longevity
5 Tips on Maintaining the Proper Posture
There are two main strategies, such as postural correction and exercise, that are able to help manage your pain. If you visit the physical therapist, he or she can teach you how to maintain the optimal posture, but it is quite difficult to sit or stand properly the whole day. People usually forget about it while driving or working. They simply return to their old sitting habits, which can result in prolonged pain and limited movement.
By Amelia Grant6 years ago in Longevity
How IV Sedation Help Patients with Special Needs
There are many forms of anesthesia that a doctor can administer on a patient to make their operation more comfortable. All anesthesia serves the same purpose—reducing the pain and stress during operation. However, depending on the circumstances, the patient may need more attention when administering a pain-relieving drug.
By JESSICA SMITH6 years ago in Longevity
Steps to Include in Your Plan to Be Healthy
What does it mean to be healthy? The media would like people to think that it means being thin or muscular, but it's much more than that. Being healthy involves a number of dietary changes and exercise options.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Longevity
When It's Medical Malpractice—and When It Isn't
When you’re a recipient of medical care, it’s important to understand when malpractice may have occurred. This is so that you’ll have a robust case when you enter into a legal proceeding against a hospital or medical establishment. It will help you structure your suit better as you focus on key areas within the treatment provided.
By Claire Peters6 years ago in Longevity
There's a Hearing Aid with Your Name on It
When I grow old, I’m going to wear a hearing aid so that I can hear myself think. It’s funny how we say things like that. Hearing yourself think is something I have said a thousand times before, but what does that really mean? We’ve all said things that we wish we could take back. But once we see the reaction of the person we are talking to, it’s too late to catch yourself. Thinking things through before saying them is the best policy, but it’s not always easy to do that. I think you lose spontaneity if you havr to think through everything you plan to say. Speaking your mind can be dangerous, so watch what you say.
By Tony Li6 years ago in Longevity
What to Do if You Have Flat Feet?
I want to talk about flat feet. There are many types of flat feet conditions. I am not sure how many there are; only a doctor can answer that. The kind I have is flexible flat feet. Sometimes, I am embarrassed talking about my condition. Do you know who has flat feet? Raise your hand if it's you, reading this article on Vocal. If a family member or friend who is struggling send them my way.
By Jennifer La Wright6 years ago in Longevity
Six Tips to Prepare Yourself for Eyelid Surgery
The evolution in the field of medical sciences has helped people with the power of good health. It has also made them believe in using such technology for a variety of other benefits. More than just healing ailments, surgeries all over the world are now using this boon of technology for improving the aesthetics of one's personality. Professionals across the globe are trying to excel in the art of blepharoplasty to provide their patients with the benefit of owning a perfect pair of aesthetically pleasing eyes.
By Ross Geller6 years ago in Longevity
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
More than 2,000 people die of skin cancer in Australia every year. It’s an extremely serious condition that needs to be treated as carefully as possible. Luckily, when detected early, most types of skin cancers are curable. But obviously, it’s a much better idea to do everything you can to ensure you don’t develop it. But how exactly do you prevent skin cancer? Here are five tips you should be aware of.
By Marie Nieves6 years ago in Longevity
3 Things You Can Do at the Gym to Exercise Your Mind
It's important to stay active and healthy, so going to the gym is a logical choice. However, two things happen when we go to the gym: First, we might have trouble occupying our thoughts as we push through the repetitive motions of our workouts. Second, we are forgetting that our bodies aren't the only things that need exercise. Our minds, too, benefit from being constantly challenged. With that in mind, here are some ways you can utilize your gym time to also make your brain sweat.
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in Longevity