2015

LASIK Options For People With Presbyopia

If you've lost the ability to focus on objects up-close, you're not alone. Presbyopia – the technical name for this condition – is a normal (and unpreventable) part of the aging process. Most people begin to notice it in their mid-40s, often when reading becomes difficult. If distance vision is still good, then presbyopia may be fixed with reading glasses; for patients who already wear glasses, bifocals or trifocals may be used.

4 Things You Need to Know about Asbestosis

Renovating and reselling old houses has become popular in recent years thanks to the number of house-flipping shows on television, but unfortunately, this hobby can give you a lot more than just some extra cash. If the home you're flipping was built before the late 1970s, it could contain asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral that was once a widely used building mineral. Exposure to asbestos can lead to a variety of serious lung conditions, including asbestosis.

Getting Rid Of Your Knee Pain For Good

If you have extremely sore knees and joint pain and you can't find relief, some lifestyle and therapy changes may be the answer. If you take pain killers on a daily basis to help ease the suffering, it's time to find alternative solutions for dealing with the problem. Daily use of pain killers can lead to long term organ damage, and it can be expensive. You may be able to avoid surgery, or avoid long term pain and arthritis by doing the following things.

Persuading Your Elderly Parent To Move To A Senior Living Facility

If your parent is elderly and starting to display signs that they are having difficulty doing daily activities, you may have thought about looking into moving them to a senior living facility. These homes have the necessary help to keep your parent safe and comfortable. Here are a few tips to use when discussing the situation with your parent in an attempt to make them realize that it is a positive experience that benefits their lifestyle.

What You Need To Know About Nocturnal Panic Attacks

There are many people who suffer from a variety of sleep disorders. When most people think of a sleep disorder, they think of insomnia or sleep apnea. Although these are some of the more common sleep disorders, there are other disorders that can be just as disruptive. Nocturnal panic attacks are one of these. Here are some things you need to know about these panic attacks. What Are Nocturnal Panic Attacks?