Health

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

By Jeremy Allen
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May 23, 2023
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Getting dental implants is a procedure that involves replacing teeth roots with metal posts or screws. This procedure is a good option for people with damaged or broken teeth, and patients who want to improve the cosmetic appearance of their teeth. Dental implant procedures involve surgery …

How to Get Rid of Acid Reflux

By Tayla Holman
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May 23, 2023
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If you’ve ever had acid reflux and heartburn, you know just how uncomfortable they can be. One minute, you're eating normally; the next, that food feels like it's trying to make its way back up. But have you ever wondered why that happens and how …

What Happens If You Get Hepatitis?

By Jeremy Allen
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May 19, 2023
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The liver plays an essential role in filtering toxins out of our bodies, storing vitamins and hormones, and performing other important tasks. Viral hepatitis -- caused by infections with viruses such as A, B and C -- can inflame liver tissue leading to permanent damage and even cirrhosis …

How Do You Detox Your Body?

By coloradotha
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May 19, 2023
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When we hear "detox", many may immediately think of juice cleanses or other restrictive dietary regimens that purport to rid our bodies of toxins. However, there are natural methods we can employ in order to support our own bodies' built-in detox system and help it work …

How to Deal With Depression?

By coloradotha
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May 19, 2023
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Depression saps both energy and hope from you, making even basic tasks such as rising from bed or brushing your teeth feel impossible.

Stay in contact with friends and family via video calls, phone calls or texts; prioritize face-to-face interactions whenever possible.

Be mindful when speaking …

What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?

By Piper Gorley
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May 19, 2023
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The condition occurs when cells become insulin-resistant, or the body fails to produce enough insulin. Though many adults go without a diagnosis for years, distressing symptoms of type two diabetes may emerge over time. If untreated …

What Are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?

By Tayla Holman
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May 18, 2023
A woman with ulcerative colitis holds her stomach in pain while lying on a sofa
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Millions of people worldwide live with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A chronic disease usually lasts three months or longer and may worsen over time. It can be scary to get a chronic disease diagnosis like ulcerative colitis. The symptoms can significantly impact …

How Do You Get Pink Eye?

By Sarah Edwards
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May 18, 2023
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Pink eye is an infection of the tissues that line the eyelid, which doctors call the conjunctiva. For this reason, the medical term for pink eye is “conjunctivitis.” You can get pink eye from bacteria, allergens, or viruses. The condition is uncomfortable, causing itching, swelling, and …

What Is Psoriasis? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

By Piper Gorley
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May 18, 2023
A woman with psoriasis scratches a red patch of inflamed skin on her hand.
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In the United States, approximately 7.5 million people live with psoriasis. This condition increases skin cell production and causes inflamed, scaly, red, and/or itchy skin. Psoriasis activates within the immune system and remains chronic once it develops. The symptoms typically begin between childhood and …

What Are the Best Walk in Tubs?

By Jeremy Allen
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May 04, 2023
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Baths can be an enjoyable way to unwind and improve overall health, relieving pain while relaxing muscles. Walk in tubs are especially convenient for people with mobility issues who wish to take advantage of them without fear of falling or hurting themselves during their bath experience …