2017
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3 Types Of Eye Exams Explained
While most people are familiar with the eye chart test that optometrists use to test visual acuity, this is only one of many ways that your eye doctor will examine your vision. Here is an explanation of three types of eye exams that your optometrist will use to assess your vision. Cover Test Ocular misalignment describes a condition in which both of the patients' eyes cannot fixate on one object at a same time.
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How To Treat Vertigo Caused By Meniere's Disease
If you are having problems with your balance, then you need to find out the reason for this reaction. People who have this reaction may feel like their head is spinning. When this occurs, it is time to schedule an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor. Here is how to treat vertigo caused by Meniere's Disease. What Is Vertigo? Vertigo makes you feel like your body is spinning.
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How Exercise Can Reduce Your Risk For 3 Senior Health Fears
You may be starting your golden years of retirement bliss, but while your workday grind has come to a halt, the green light stays on for you to remain physically active. If you slip into a sedentary lifestyle, the rates of decrease in muscle strength and in endurance will escalate. Engaging in a physical fitness routine will empower you to stave off three health fears that worry many seniors as they age.
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Lower Back Hurt All The Time? Two Tips To Help You Feel Better
If your lower back hurts all the time, the first thing you should do is see a doctor. They can determine why you are having pain, which could be a muscle strain due to injury or sciatica. Fortunately, there are different things that can help you feel better, two of which are listed below. See a Physical Therapist A physical therapist can help you with your lower back pain in many ways.
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Surgeries That May Help Your Snoring Problem
People often joke about snoring but it is no laughing matter when snoring disrupts your life. If you have a snoring problem, you may be sleepy during the day and you could develop health problems from the apnea that's often associated with it. There are numerous treatments for snoring, but sometimes the only thing that works is surgery. Surgery is generally the last resort, but it may be necessary to improve your quality of life.
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3 Benefits Of Prolotherapy For Your Sports Injury
If you have suffered a sports injury, you might be dealing with a lot of chronic pain. You might also be concerned about how your injury is going to affect your future, and you might be worried that you won't be able to play your favorite sports or otherwise resume the same activities that you might have done in the past. If you are looking for treatment options, consider talking to your doctor about prolotherapy, which involves multiple injections of various solutions into the affected area.
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Natural Ways to Combat Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies are a huge annoyance for a lot of people. Just when the weather starts to warm up and people are excited to go outside after a long winter, flying pollen tries to drive them indoors again. If you have watery, itchy eyes and an incessant need to sneeze during the spring months, you might be suffering from seasonal allergies. An allergist would be able to tell you exactly what's causing your symptoms, but whether it's grass or a particular type of pollen, these things are difficult to avoid when pollen is riding on the wind and everyone is mowing their lawn.
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