With summer just around the corner, you may find yourself diving into the pool more frequently. While swimming is a great way to relax, it can expose your ears to excess moisture, allowing water to collect in your your ear canal and cause infections and other problems. In this article, you will learn about swimmer's ear and the precautions you can take to protect yourself against it.
What is swimmer's ear?
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As many people age, they consider going to an assisted living center. The hard thing can be knowing when it is the right time. Many people wait too long to go to a center to get the help that they need and in doing so endanger themselves. This is why it is important to understand the signs that it is time to consider an assisted living center. Here are some simple questions you should be asking yourself regularly.
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Whether you wear glasses or not, it's a good practice to visit your optometrist at regularly scheduled intervals -- generally, the recommendation is for adults to visit the eye clinic every 12 to 36 months. There are times at which it's necessary to schedule a quick trip to the optometrist because you've encountered something concerning about your eyes. While suddenly experiencing a degree of decreased vision is a justifiable reason to see the optometrist outside of your regular checkups, there are other conditions that can develop that should warrant an appointment right away.
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If you have recently learned that your hearing has declined or that you have a disorder that reduces your hearing, hearing aids may be in your near future. Hearing aids are not all created the same. Here is a quick rundown of the five most common hearing aids and how they work.
This guide will help give you an idea of what to expect when you are fitted with hearing aids and it will also give you a little background knowledge on the different styles available to you.
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It only takes a moment to injure critical tendons in your shoulder, but it will take months to get your shoulder to return to normal functionality. Once your orthopedic surgeon has repaired the torn rotator cuff, you'll begin a long journey with the physical therapist to recover completely. Here is what to expect as you leave the hospital and during the next few months of recovery at home.
Your Last Day in the Hospital
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