Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness globally. In Australia, more than 300,000 people have glaucoma, and, as the population ages, this number looks set to increase. Glaucoma is actually a term that doctors use to describe a family of eye diseases, and different factors can lead to each of these conditions. Some researchers […]
First Aid Courses For Babysitters Of Kids With Allergies
As a teen (or parent of a teen), it’s an exciting right of passage when you start taking on some babysitting gigs to earn some extra money and independence. If the child you are babysitting has chronic allergies/anaphylaxis you might need to do a little extra planning to keep them safe. Take a first aid […]
Over Pronation Of The Foot And Running: When Your Feet Roll Inwards Too Much
Rolling your feet inwards too much when walking or running–a tendency referred to as excess pronation–exposes you to injuries. Sometimes it is hard to tell if this is a problem you have. This article will give an explanation of over pronation, how to check for it and how to treat it. What Is Over Pronation […]
More storage space in your mobility scooter
Have you taken notice of the trends with vehicles of late? Cars have been getting bigger, allowing motorists to carry extra passengers, groceries and shopping products. Mobility scooters are not exempted either. Although you probably won’t be giving a lift to passengers or animals in your scooter in present time, you will be surprised at […]
The Theory Behind Facial Expressions and Wrinkle Buildup
While wrinkles aren’t primarily indicative of an underlying medical condition, the skin’s inability to snap back into position after a stretch signifies aging—a feeling that doesn’t go down well with most people and is therefore not welcomed. This is perhaps the reason why there is this constant, manual hunt for ways to prolong youthful skin […]
4 Complications Requiring The Expertise Of Vascular Surgeons
Vascular surgeons are highly trained physicians focusing on disorders related to the circulatory system, including veins and arteries. They help patients manage their conditions – through exercise, diet, medication or interventional procedures. They are usually the only physicians that have sufficient training to conduct minimally invasive procedures like stent and angioplasty for circulatory problems. Here are 4 […]
Three Reasons New Mothers Should Visit the Foot Clinic
During pregnancy, a woman can experience swelling in the legs and feet. This swelling can be painful and add to the discomfort of pregnancy, especially during the last few months. When the baby arrives, the swelling may or may not go away, but the issues it leaves behind could stay for months or even years. […]