Having your hearing go out is a bit scary. Know that you are not alone in this troubling time however, and with advances in medical science it is quite possible to live a normal lifestyle still. One in eight people will experience hearing loss in life according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. However, as with most medical problems there are varying degrees which will determine your treatment plan.
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Having a rhinoplasty (nose job) will help to improve your nose's appearance. You may use the surgery to reduce your big nose, straighten your crooked nose or even increase your small nose. However, not everybody can undergo this operation. You are only a good candidate for a nose job if you:
Are Past the Mid-Teen Growth Spurt
It is advisable to have rhinoplasty early in life when your skin is healthy, elastic and can recover the trauma of surgery fast.
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Whether you are reaching your midlife or you are entering a new phase in your life, it may be time to reinvent yourself. Every woman wants to look good, but it may mean putting in more effort than you've done in the past. Taking control over your look and updating it can change not only your appearance but your life as well.
This doesn't mean you have to lose a ton of weight or even spend a ton of money.
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Establishing a healthy diet for a senior undergoing dialysis is successful to ensure kidney health and avoid further deterioration of kidneys and other organs. Dialysis can put stress on the body and sometimes even depletes essential nutrients, further underlining the necessity of proper nutritional intake. Here is what you need to ensure you're eating right while receiving dialysis treatment:
The Basics
Many seniors with compromised kidney health must undergo dialysis treatment, but you cannot rely entirely on dialysis to keep you healthy.
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While pregnancy is a blessing and a beautiful time for women, it is accompanied by some not-so-beautiful side effects. As a woman's body grows during pregnancy, extra pressure is put on the lower extremities. This extra pressure can often lead to pregnancy-induced varicose and spider veins—which often cause mayhem on an expecting woman's legs and groin area. Not only are the varocities unsightly, but they may also cause discomfort during what can already be an uncomfortable time in a woman's life.
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