Over 40: Taking Control of Your Health

Posted on: 24 March 2016

One tough thing to deal with as a parent is a crying child who is afraid of going to the doctor because they don't want to get shots. You might wonder if you can do anything to make the experience less stressful. Use the following advice to help you calm your child so that getting shots goes quickly and more easily. Explain the Procedure Beforehand You might not want to trigger a bout of tears by telling your child that you're going to the doctor for a shot, but it is important that your child not feel ambushed when they arrive at the doctor.
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Posted on: 24 March 2016

The way you stand can say a lot about you. Having good posture is a sign of confidence, and it's also important for your health. People who have poor posture often get a variety of pain throughout the body, which can turn into a chronic problem. Unfortunately, if you've developed bad posture over several years, it may not work to simply remember to stand up straight. The good news is, a chiropractor can help you regain your posture and help you find a healthy alignment again.
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Posted on: 24 March 2016

Being diagnosed in the early stages of heart failure opens doors to lifestyle and non-invasive methods of helping to manage the condition. Following your treatment plan closely and improving your lifestyle choices can slow further decline of your heart. Engage In Exercise Heart failure can make you nervous about placing stress on your heart. However, exercise is a positive type of stress which can help strengthen your heart and improve other coronary disease risk factors.
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Posted on: 7 March 2016

Although most everyone associates a pharmacy with getting necessary medication, few people truly understand what goes on behind the pharmacy counter every day. The truth is, there are a lot of things that many people don't understand about pharmacies, and it often leads to misunderstandings and missed opportunities. Here are a few things that you should know about local pharmacies.  Pharmacists Do More Than Just Fill Prescriptions Although most people primarily associate the local pharmacy with filling prescriptions, that isn't their sole purpose.
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