Managing Diabetes on a Budget
Although diabetes has not yet been cured, there are products that make it possible to test blood glucose levels, and then administer insulin to achieve insulin balance. With the aid of a glucose meter...
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Ointments, Creams, Lotions, Oh My!
Choosing the right skin care product to treat an infected area can be overwhelming. There are topicals, moisturizers, hydrators, and healers. What does it all mean? Here is the breakdown to all the madness: A cream...
Nature | News Gut microbe may fight obesity and diabetes
Bacterium helps to regulate metabolism in mice. Brian Owens 13 May 2013 The gut is home to innumerable different bacteria — a complex ecosystem that has an active role in a variety of bodily functions. In a...
How To Hire (And When To Fire) A Caregiver
Very informative article on hiring caregivers. By Kristine Kevorkian, Ph.D, Next Avenue Contributor From time to time, when I worked as a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, visiting family members complained to me about...
Poll: Aging US in denial about long-term care need
Do you think YOU will need long-term care when you get older? By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- We're in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term...
Mystery of Annette Funicello’s deadly disease: multiple sclerosis
The cause of MS is still a mystery. One current theory links MS to lack of sunlight exposure. Tampa Bay Times - Annette Funicello, who died last week at age 70 of complications from multiple...
Two Important Considerations When Choosing a Wheelchair Cushion
Wheelchair cushions are designed for both user comfort and for the prevention of pressure sores. Wheelchair users that do not have feeling in their bottoms must shift their weight often to prevent pressure sores....
3 Full-Flavor, No-Sacrifice Diabetic Recipes
Who said eating healthy to control diabetes had to be a tasteless sacrifice? Today, diabetic recipes abound that are just as delicious as their high-fat and sugar counterparts. It’s simply a matter of understanding...
Experimental Drug Helps Mice With Spinal Cord Injuries
Millions of people around the world suffer from severe spinal cord injuries that result in permanent loss of control of their arms or legs, or loss of bladder, bowel or sexual functions. Now, US...
How the Medical Equipment Tax May Change Healthcare Forever
In order to pay for the Nation’s new healthcare program, the IRS hopes to raise $30 billion and they don’t plan on having a bake sale to get the cash. Under the Health Care...
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