2014

Common Misconceptions About Wisdom Teeth

Health & Medical Articles

Popular lore about wisdom teeth consists of a myriad of misconceptions about the third molars and getting them removed. Wisdom teeth usually appear during the late teens and early twenties. If you have a wisdom tooth that is causing you severe pain, facial swelling, fever, bleeding or other symptoms, your dentist may recommend that you get the molar removed. However, if you fear getting the tooth extracted because of horror stories you have heard about the procedure, the following guide to common myths about wisdom tooth removal may help to alleviate some of your apprehension.

30 December 2014

Be Careful For That Ice! Common Slip-And-Fall Injuries In Older Adults During The Winter

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Winter is a beautiful time of year with gently falling snow and icicles hanging from the eaves. However, the beauty of winter can take a nasty turn if you take a wrong step and slip and fall. Falls are a significant source of injuries in the United States, especially in older adults; in fact, nearly three-quarter of a million adults over 65 are hospitalized each year due to fall injuries. If you are an older adult, then you need to understand the types of injuries that can occur when you slip and fall on ice.

30 December 2014

From Consultation To Recovery: The Process Of Getting A Facelift

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A facelift is an elective cosmetic procedure that can improve your appearance and self-confidence. The procedure involves a cosmetic lifting and tightening of the skin on your face to give you a more youthful appearance. If you are considering a facelift, you may want to know more about the procedure before you make a decision. Here is a systematic look at a facelift from your first appointment through recovery. Consultations

30 December 2014

Are You A Good Candidate For Dental Implants?

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Have you been told recently that you may need dentures? If so, then you should know that there are alternatives to dentures--alternatives that look more natural and that don't have to be taken out every night. These alternatives are known as dental implants. However, there are strict requirements that you must meet in order to qualify for these implants. If you want to know more about what dental implants are and how they work, as well as whether or not you are a good candidate for them, keep reading.

26 November 2014

You Probably Don't Know The Health Benefits Of These 3 Plants You Can Forage For Yourself

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There are thousands of wild plants in the world that offer health benefits and even healing abilities to those who consume them. Unfortunately, many of the benefits of these plants go vastly unknown because they aren't promoted by mainstream doctors or pharmaceutical companies. The people who are taking advantage of these natural illness-preventatives and remedies usually only become aware of them upon pursuing their own research on holistic medicine, or having the plants recommended to them by an apothecary from a site like http://www.

18 September 2014