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What is a Phlebotomist and How to Become One
There are many occupations in the medical sector. While some people may be more familiar with professions such as EMTs, nurses, or doctors, other positions require highly skilled workers to keep patients healthy and safe. One of these is a phlebotomy technician who collects blood samples from patients to be…
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The Top Ways to Prepare for Age-Related Health Issues
Getting older is something that we all need to think about. Aging typically causes some health problems, from minor issues to major ones. Very few of us manage to escape declining health as we get older. It makes sense to be as prepared as you can be, even though you…
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4 Foods that Promote Muscle Strength
Do you want to build muscle and improve your fitness levels? If so, then you should be focusing on what foods to eat. You might think that a healthy diet is all you need, but in order for your body to actually use the nutrients from the food, it needs…
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Taking Better Care Of Your Eyes As You Get Older
Vision impairments are amongst the most common health changes that can affect us as we get older. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of changes in your vision and should be prepared for accordingly. However, there are ways to make sure that your eyesight doesn’t get much worse…
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Helping Aging Parents Without Patronizing Them
There is an issue with how we treat aging parents and their needs. There’s no denying that a lot of aging parents might need a little extra assistance as they get older, but often this help is given without really considering their viewpoint or their right to their own decisions.…
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What Care Options Do Your Parents Have?
If you and your parent are facing down the question of what to do, as their ability to live independently diminishes, you may be concerned about how well the options are going to suit your needs and preferences. However, there are various choices you may not have looked into. Here,…
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Why Is It Harder To Manage Mental Health As You Get Older?
Mental health issues can affect people of any age and, in recent years, we have become more aware of the growing mental health crisis in young people. However, there are a lot of older people that are struggling with their mental health too. In fact, there are several specific challenges…
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3 Ways to Get More Vitamin D During the Winter
As winter approaches, the days get colder, darker, and windier. This means that more people spend more time indoors trying to stay warm and doing everything they can to avoid the cold. Although it’s understandable that you need to stay indoors –after all, the winter cold can be severe- you…
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These Are The Health Risks Of Loneliness in Older People
It’s an unfortunate reality that many older people are isolated and alone. When you are older, it’s easy to slip into loneliness. Loneliness alone is enough of a problem, but in truth, loneliness can create several health issues. These health problems can often be solved easily with a little company…
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6 Ways to Help a Loved One with Mental Illness
Mental illness is a topic that has long been misunderstood, and only relatively recently has the world started to understand just how widespread and devastating its impact can be on individuals, families, and societies. For the family and friends of someone suffering from mental illness, one of the most difficult…
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