If you have diabetes, you may have diabetic neuropathy and may be unable to feel sensations in your feet. Diabetes also causes poor circulation and impairs proper wound healing. When would healing is impaired because of poor blood flow, you may be at risk for developing diabetic foot ulcers. Prompt recognition and treatment from your ankle doctor can help slow the progression of diabetic ulcers and reduce your risk for infection.…
Read More »If you have always needed glasses to see while you are driving, you may have noticed that you are having extra trouble lately, especially at night. While it is possible that you need a change in your prescription because objects have become blurrier, you should also be on the lookout for other signs while driving at night that could indicate that you have developed cataracts. 1. Your Eyes Are More Sensitive to Sudden, Bright Light…
Read More »When you’re not feeling well, by all means — visit the doctor. However, even when you do feel fine, it’s important to visit the doctor as well, if not even more important. If you’re someone who only visits your primary care physician when you have an issue, learn why more frequent visits are so important. 1. Health Assessment Do you know how healthy you are? If you don’t visit the doctor often, you probably don’t.…
Read More »While searching for health insurance options, you may have heard something about direct primary care plans. Direct primary care will allow you to pay your healthcare provider directly without having to file insurance claims or get permission to undergo certain treatments or take advantage of special healthcare programs. You typically wouldn’t pay a fee for each service you receive. Instead, you can expect to pay a flat membership fee or purchase a healthcare package that includes specific services and treatment options.…
Read More »Would it not be nice if you could just freeze your face at age twenty-nine or thirty and never have to worry about looking older? Well, now you can — sort of. A cryo facial applies cryogenics to your face to enact a series of reactions that stop the clock, stop gravity, and cause you to look much younger. Here is how to freeze your face for immortal youth. The Cryo-Wand…
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