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  • 5 Important Things That You Need To Know About Bunions

    Bunions are the sort of thing that no one ever really thinks about until they discover that they've got one on their foot. Bunions range from mild to severe, with the most serious cases requiring surgical removal. Fortunately, many bunions are simply nuisances rather than crippling growths that interfere with daily life. Following are eight things that you need to know about bunions. Bunions Run in Families The development of bunions is thought to be genetic, so your chances of getting them are stronger if you have a family history of bunions. [Read More]

  • Reducing Tissue Necrosis Concerns After A Facelift

    A facelift surgery from a place like My Plastic Surgery Group can be an ideal procedure if you want to tighten the sagging skin around your face and neck. During the operation, the skin will be cut and pulled back around the edges of your face. Sutures will then be used to close the incisions around the hairline, ears, and neck. Your surgeon will provide you with a variety of care instructions that will help with the healing process after surgery. [Read More]

  • Missing Molars Make Your Cheeks Sag? Lift Them With Dental Implants

    If your cheeks sag because you lost one or more molars, give them a lift with dental implants. Missing teeth anywhere in your mouth may make your face's skin look saggy or loose over time. Your teeth strengthen your jawbones and the muscles that cover them. Without your teeth, your muscles age faster. Here's how you tone and sculpt your facial profile with dental implants. What Happens to Your Cheeks When You Lose Molars? [Read More]

  • Jump On It: Protecting Your Knees During High-Impact Sports

    If you're involved in sports that require lots of running, jumping, or collisions, you'll have to pay special attention to your knees. If the body is under conditioned, or if you put too much stress on the joint, you will find yourself unable to perform. Instead of heading onto the field for a championship game, you'll be heading to the operating room for reconstructive surgery. This article will help you understand why your knees need protection and how you can provide it. [Read More]

  • Shift Work Sleep Disorder: If You Work The Overnight Shift, You May Be Affected

    Sleep disorders come in many forms. Typically, insomnia, narcolepsy and sleep apnea are most commonly known. However, if you've begun to work an overnight shift, during hours of which you're accustomed to sleeping, you may experience a different type of sleeping disorder known as shift work sleep disorder, often referred to as SWSD. Symptoms of shift work sleep disorder include fatigue, excessive sleepiness and insomnia. Forced to Be Nocturnal Most people are accustomed to sleeping during nighttime hours. [Read More]

  • Two Advances In Laser Surgery That Can Change Your Life

    The health and medical field is reaping perhaps the most life-changing results of recent advances in technology -- particularly surgical innovations. For many patients, traditional surgery was too risky a proposition to undertake due to age or health conditions. In the past few years, lasers have evolved enough to allow surgeons to perform "blood-free" operations that previously required general anesthesia or an extensive recovery. Read on to learn more about two recent advances in laser surgery that may be able to change your life. [Read More]

  • 10 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Your Spider Veins

    Spider veins are small visible veins that are visible through the skin. As the name suggests, they generally branch out in several directions like spider legs. Spider veins are often caused by poor circulation and swelling. While spider veins are generally painless, many people want to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons. If you have pesky spider veins that are keeping you from wearing the clothing that you love, here are 10 easy ways to get rid of your spider veins. [Read More]

  • Three Eye Conditions That May Appear As You Age

    While some eye conditions, such as astigmatism and lazy eye, appear when a person is young, others do not arise until later in life. Many adults find that their vision begins to decline when they are in their 40s and 50s. Not all loss of vision is due to serious conditions -- many cases are simply a natural effect of aging and can be treated with a simple pair of glasses. [Read More]

  • Taking Care Of Mom And Dad: 3 Ways To Make Assisted Living More Affordable

    Having a rough time wrapping your mind around that $3,550 average monthly payment for assisted living? Well, you aren't alone. Responsible adults everywhere are having a hard time trying to figure out how to take care of their wonderful parents, while keeping their own family finances in the black. Fortunately, by following these three tips, you might be able to save money while providing your mom and dad with the care that they need during their golden years. [Read More]