2018

3 Tips to Avoid Knee Pain When Running

Health & Medical Blog

Runners often complain of knee pain, but it is not an unavoidable consequence of running. If you work on your running form, wear appropriate shoes and take steps to strengthen your leg muscles, you will hopefully be able to run without pain for many years. Take a look at these three top tips to keep your knees healthy. 1. Run With Good Form Many people assume that everyone knows how to run, but mastering correct running form is actually something that takes practice.

20 December 2018

Benefits of a Bulk Billing Doctor

Health & Medical Blog

In Australia, there are two ways that people with Medicare can be billed after visiting a doctor. You can be asked to pay the medical fee,s which you will claim back through Medicare. The other method is when the medical centre has bulk-billing services. Bulk billing is a system where the doctor bills Medicare directly. As such, the patient does not have to pay for the services offered.  Today, many medical centres offer bulk-billing services to their patients.

6 November 2018

Why are private label pharmaceutical products becoming so popular?

Health & Medical Blog

Private label is a term used to refer to a situation where a retailer contracts the services of a manufacturer or producer to label drugs under their name. In such a case, the manufacturer or producer of the pharmaceuticals will either engage in the activity of producing drugs solely for private labels or produce pharmaceuticals under their brand as well as under the brand of the private label. A private label is sometimes referred to as a private brand.

12 September 2018

Lip Sucking in Children: Should You Tell Your Dentist About Your Child's Habit?

Dentist Blog

While thumb sucking may be a common habit with young children, some kids suck their lips rather than their thumbs. While this may seem a harmless enough habit, apart from the chapping and minor swelling it may cause, habitual sucking of a lip may sometimes affect your child's teeth. If your child constantly sucks on a lip, and you haven't figured out a way to get them to stop yet, then it's worth mentioning the habit to your dentist next time you take your child for a check-up.

15 August 2018

Typical Neurological Disorders and the Symptoms You Should Know About

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Neurological disorders are classified as conditions that will disrupt the normal function of your nervous system, spinal cord and brain at large. Resultantly, the patient begins to suffer from a host of difficulties such as an inability to swallow, loss of speech, learning disabilities and even becoming incapable of breathing without assistance. Since neurological problems affect multiple body parts, it is not surprising that there are hundreds of disorders that you could encounter.

14 May 2018

What is Respite Care and Why Do You Need it When You're a Caregiver?

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If you've a caregiver for a loved one, you might have heard of respite care. Whilst you might not be familiar with it yet, it's something that you need as a caregiver. Read on to find out what respite care is -- and why it's crucial to your own well being when you're a caregiver for a loved one.  Understanding Respite Care Respite care is temporary care that gives you a break.

14 May 2018

A guide to eyebrow lifts

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If you don't know much about eyebrow lifts, here is some information about this cosmetic procedure that you may find useful. Why do people get eyebrow lifts? There are several reasons why a person may decide to get an eyebrow lift. Firstly, lifting the brow can help to create more space between the brows and the eyes; this can give a person a more wide-eyed, youthful appearance. Secondly, this cosmetic procedure can produce very dramatic results for people who have naturally heavy brows (i.

16 April 2018

Signs Your Relative May Need Home Health Care

Health & Medical Blog

As life progresses, some people may find they struggle to meet their needs alone at home. From key events such as an accident to the ageing process, there are multiple reasons for requiring home health care. While many recognise the need for assistance, others might struggle to do so, or they may not want to ask for help. If you're worrying about a relative who appears to struggle at home, watching out for certain signs is beneficial.

13 March 2018