2018

Preparing for At-Home Disability Care

Bringing a disabled person to live with you can be quite challenging. This is especially so when you and your family members have little experience in dealing with disabled people. If you find yourself in such a position, this article explains in detail how you should prepare and adapt to the situation.  Preparing yourself Before you decide to take in a disabled person in your home, you must ask yourself if you are ready for the new responsibilities.

3 Steps To Get Ready For A Vascular Ultrasound

A vascular ultrasound is a non-invasive procedure used to detect blockages and other issues in your circulatory system. From identifying blood clots and kidney stones to evaluating varicose veins and enlarged arteries, vascular ultrasounds are not only safe, but they also provide more detailed images than regular x-rays. Depending on why you need a vascular ultrasound, you may need to prepare ahead of time. Here are some steps to help you get ready: 

Make Sure You Don't Scratch Your Head too Hard When Selecting a Physiotherapist

A physiotherapist is a type of doctor who specializes in providing treatments related to muscular conditions that affect your movement. The treatment they provide tends to improve conditions affecting the various systems in your body, such as cystic fibrosis, back pain, injuries from sports or even heart attack. Most of the time, your general physician will refer you to a physiotherapy clinic or a specific physiotherapist who is qualified to give you the type of care that you need.

Understanding Habits—Why Dieting Can Be Hard

Scientists are still trying to unlock the power of the human brain and understand exactly how it works. One thing is for sure—it is a very complex supercomputer that's always trying to protect the individual, while making a variety of different tasks easier to perform. This has good and bad connotations, especially when it comes to the formation of habits, even though they are essential for daily function. When these behaviours are 'bad', it can be very difficult to change them, and so it pays to understand how this process works so that you can make an effort to replace the bad ones with good.