Evidence-Based Practices Explained

Evidence based practices are becoming more and more widely used in the field of addiction despite resistance by some traditional treatment specialists. In lay terms, the argument on one side is that some clinicians and psychiatrists believe that practices don’t always need to be proven – there are some things that are known instinctively, they … Read more

Revive Your Vision With LASIK

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If you are someone who wears contact lens or glasses, given the lifestyle restrictions that go along with them, you might be looking forward to analyze your options for a Lasik surgery.,When we are talking about proficient and affordable lasik eye surgery, Miami has some of the best surgeons armed with the most advanced technologies. … Read more

Playgrounds for seniors

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I recently became aware of an innovation from the Finnish playground manufacturer Lappset: the playgrounds (in Finnish, leikkialue) for senior citizens. First I was not sure should I was going to laugh or what, but then I decided to take it as a reflection of today’s culture.,Lets face the facts: the population of industrialized countries … Read more

When Are They Going to Find a Cure For Cancer?

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We are all waiting for the day when our researchers announce they have finally found the long awaited cure for cancer. We can then breathe a sigh of relief knowing that we no longer need to fear a diagnosis of cancer ever again. This is the hope and dreams of millions of people worldwide and … Read more

Self esteem and Weight loss

The weight-loss industry is a huge one worth billions of dollars annually but there is more to your well-being than what you eat. Your own self-esteem can be more of a factor than you may think. If you can work on this then dieting and weight-loss will become easier.,Did you know your own self esteem … Read more

Why drinking 8 cups of water daily can really harm you

According to a study conducted by Tamara Hew-Butler, an Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Since at the Wayne State University, she uncovered that drinking 8 cups of water on a daily basis can actually kill rather than save lives.,Excessive water intake can be strenuous for the kidney to deal with. Because total body water … Read more

Menopause weight gain: Stop the middle age spread

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Menopause weight gain: Stop the middle age spread,Most women gain weight as they age, but excess pounds aren’t inevitable. To minimize menopause weight gain, step up your activity level and enjoy a healthy diet.,By Mayo Clinic staff,As you get older, you may notice that maintaining your usual weight becomes more difficult. In fact, the most … Read more

What You should Know About Urogynaecology

Urogynaecology focuses on pelvic floor disorders.,The pelvic floor in women is important as it helps the pelvic organs such as the uterus, bladder, rectum and vagina to be supported both in terms of anatomy and function.,It is typically weakened and damaged from pregnancy, childbirth, ageing and menopause – hence most women are vulnerable to developing … Read more