When you have an elderly parent, you’re likely highly concerned about him or her falling and sustaining an injury. This may especially be the case if your parent lives alone or has fallen and hurt himself or herself in the past. By joining forces with a home health aide, you can do a lot to “fall proof” the home. For example, you can remove furniture or rugs that could potentially trip your parent, while also adding handles to the bathtub and anti-slip tape to the bottom of the tub.…
Cheerleading is a fun sport that many teens of both genders love. Unfortunately, scoliosis can seriously impact not only their ability to perform, but their overall health. Here’s what parents and teen cheerleaders need to know about this health concern.
How Scoliosis Will Affect The Back Of The Cheerleader
Scoliosis causes the back of a cheerleader to develop a serious curve. This is caused by a deformation of the spine and the direction in which it is growing.…
Children are suffering from asthma at incredibly high levels and researchers have been working hard to find out why. They believe that stress is playing a huge role in causing this epidemic. Here’s what parents need to know about this connection and how to manage it.
The Statistics Are Soaring
There is a quiet epidemic of asthma overtaking much of the nation. In 2009, 10 percent of all children in the nation has asthma, numbers that have since increased.…
The road to recovery after a knee replacement procedure can be a long one filled with ups and downs. Recovering from a knee replacement involves pain management, physical therapy, and a lot of patience. After a knee replacement, once-simple tasks such as taking a shower or just walking from one room to another can be impossible without assistance for at least six weeks. However, a stay in a short-term rehab facility, also called a skilled nursing facility, can make this recovery time much easier physically and psychologically and even help you recover more quickly.…
It is vital that you are well aware of the signs that may indicate that your loved one is suffering from an eating disorder. Since he or she may not come right out and say anything to you, you need to know the symptoms so you can take action by getting them medical treatment.
Sudden Extreme Exercise Regimen
It is very healthy for people to exercise, no matter what their current weight is.…
