The Extra Risk Factors Associated with Asbestos Exposure

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By this point, the dangers of exposure to asbestos fibres are fairly well documented, and you probably already know that coming into contact with this substance carries a lot of risks. While increased public awareness is generally a good thing, helping people remember to protect themselves, there's also a lot of misinformation about. This misinformation can make it difficult for people to understand the problem, and sometimes causes fear when it's not necessary.

2 October 2017

Five Advantages of Using a Private Obstetrician

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Whether you're expecting your first child or you're on baby number three, pregnancy is a time filled with anxiety. Using a private obstetrician during your pregnancy offers many advantages. It may make your pregnancy feel less stressful. From flexible appointments to quicker test results, there are lots of perks to private obstetric care. Quicker results As a time where you may experience a lot of anxiety, waiting for results is rarely fun.

25 September 2017

Warning Symptoms of Prostate Cancer That Should Never Go Ignored

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Prostate cancer is a disease that only affects men, as it develops in the prostate gland. This gland is about the size of a walnut and is located beneath the bladder. The slow progression of prostate cancer makes it one of the easier cancers to treat. Nonetheless, since some men do not see the need of having their prostate checked routinely, the onset of this disease can be missed. As a result, you only realise you are suffering from prostate cancer once the disease has spread.

23 September 2017

Adjusting to dentures with full confidence

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From the outset, life with dentures may be riddled with a lot of question marks. What if I'm out on a date and I begin comically pronouncing certain words? What if I cannot eat while wearing dentures? What if my dentures aren't properly fitted? Indeed, there are so many 'what ifs' for the person who has just had their dentures fitted for the first time. This article provides some useful denture tips to help you put on dentures with self-confidence.

19 September 2017

Types of Hearing Aids Available For You

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There are two types of hearing loss namely: Sensorinueral and Conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural happens when the tiny hair cells lining your outer ear are damaged and it can't be reversed. Conductive occurs due to malformations in the outer or middle ear or a physical blockage. This type of hearing loss can be reversed by having corrective surgery or treating infections that are in your middle ear. You can also consider using one of the following hearing aids.

12 September 2017

Chiropractic Techniques for Lower Back Pain

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If your spine becomes misaligned, chances are you will begin to experience excruciating back pain. Moreover, spinal misalignment will also impede your movement and could affect nerve function in your body too! Thus, it is essential to ensure that any back problems caused by a misaligned spine are addressed post haste by a medical professional. If you would like to prevent an opioid addiction or simply prefer natural therapies, chiropractic care would be a great option for your spinal misalignment.

12 September 2017