2016
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3 Things You Should Know Before A Workers Compensation Independent Medical Examination
If you have been hurt at work and have filed a workers compensation claim, you might have been asked to see a different doctor for an independent medical examination. Basically, this involves going to a different doctor that you have never seen before to be examined. Before you go to your appointment, it is important to know and understand these three things. 1. You Shouldn't Skip It After seeing your regular doctor plenty of times about your injury or spending a lot of time in the hospital, the last thing that you probably want to do is see more doctors.
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Tips For Visiting Your Pet In The Hospital
Illness or injury that results in a hospital stay for your pet can be stressful. Although the point of the stay is to ensure they get the treatment, rest, and recuperation that they need, your pet may also become fearful, anxious, or depressed. The following tips can help you work with the vet and hospital care team to create a care plan to set your pet at ease. Tip #1: Schedule Visiting Times
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Could Your Contact Lenses Do More Than Just Correct Your Vision?
If you're one of the 30 million contact lens wearers in the U.S., you may not pay much attention to your lenses. You wear them, you clean them, you replace them as necessary, and you get regular checkups from your eye doctor to make sure your eyes are staying healthy while wearing them. But some researchers think that your contact lenses could be much more than that. In fact, scientists announced in January that they were working on a contact lens for people with diabetes.
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5 Ways To Speed Up Weight Loss
If you are working hard and still struggling to lose a pound or two a week, you probably feel pretty frustrated. You want to become healthier and more fit, but you can't seem to shed those stubborn pounds. However, making a few simple changes can help you reach your goal faster. Here are five effective ways to speed up weight loss: Write Down Everything You Eat If you underestimate how many calories you eat every day, you could hinder your weight loss goal.
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