Category: Wellness Blogs
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Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Neglect Your Physical Therapy After an Injury
Do you want your body to become as strong as it once was before it was injured? If so, then physical therapy is a powerfully understated asset. From a sprained elbow to a torn rotator cuff, a dedicated rehabilitation program is necessary for strengthening injured body parts, restoring them to functionality, and rebuilding surrounding muscular…
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9 Responsibilities Every Paid Caregiver Should Know About
Paid caregivers are sometimes family members or close friends/associates who have known each other for a long time. However, as a new caregiver, you might face some challenges in grasping what constitutes your duties. To help you know better what is expected of you, we have described 9 responsibilities of a caregiving professional. 1. Health…
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Why Balanced Hormones Are Important To Your Overall Health
Hormones are important in maintaining your bodily functions. As you move through different stages of life, your hormone levels may fluctuate, resulting in your bodily functions to start deteriorating. Your normal functions such as metabolism, growth, body temperature, appetite, mood, and many more are all affected by your hormone levels. So, having too much or…
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What Are Customized Orthopedic Solutions for Children?
Children jump, run, play and play, they cannot sit still for a long time. But when an orthopedic injury or disorder prevents them from doing what they love, it can significantly impair their quality of life. Longevity LIVE Paid Content. Children’s injuries are due to age and development, both mentally and physically. The lack of…
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Dr. Samke Ngcobo Talks Mental Health Stigma and Bipolar Diagnosis
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Understanding Laser Eye Surgery: The Facts, Cost, and Much More
Do you have eye problems that are affecting your work output and daily life? It would be best to go for laser eye surgery. Eye surgery is a better way of dealing with eye problems before they develop into corneal ulcers or abrasion of the cornea’s surface. The most common ones are laser-assisted in situ…
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Dr. Alek Nikolic Shares 5 Winter Skincare Tips
It is no secret that many people struggle to maintain glowing dewy skin during the colder months. As winter starts to roll in, the chances are high that many will experience some uncomfortable skincare concerns due to the change in elements, with two of the most popular ones being tight, rough skin and dry lips.…
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Can A Blood Test Help Diagnose Skin Cancer?
Medical Research News Alert. New research from Advanced NanoBiomed Research shows testing a person’s blood can reveal the presence of circulating melanoma cells. This is an important breakthrough when it comes to managing skin cancer. A blood test will allow patients to forego invasive skin biopsies to determine whether they have skin cancer. Why this…
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How Indigenous Plants Promote Wellbeing
For centuries, indigenous plants have been used as natural remedies to help heal many illnesses and promote wellbeing and longevity. Here are some of the most effective everyday therapies from Africa to consider. Modern medicine has deep indigenous roots Did you know that 40% of the modern medication is derived from plant-based substances? Indeed, by the…
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Finding A Fulfilling Career After Addiction
It can be daunting for people in recovery to believe in themselves again and focus on career success. Jaime Blaustein co-founder and CEO of the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, understands this from his own personal experience. In this post he shares how by using the the correct tools and support, he and others are…