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Lifestyle Changes For Diabetes Control

• Get Your Body Summer Ready

  26 March 2015

  With the warm weather approaching, more and more people will be hitting the coasts to enjoy swimming, sun, and other outdoor activities. If you are looking to get your body ready for the summer, there is no better time than to start now. When heading to the beach, you can expect to wear much less than you would in other places. This means, more of your body will be exposed. If you want to feel confident and look good, there are some maintenance tasks you may want to handle before you jump into your swimsuit.

• Staying Informed While Staying Comfortable - Tips For Cutting Back On Hot Flashes

  11 March 2015

  For many women, the process of going through menopause can be extremely stressful. The emotional feeling of transitioning to a different stage of your life can be difficult to cope with, and those emotions are exacerbated by the hormonal changes in your body. When paired with physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, it can seem like almost too much to bare. Below, you'll find a guide to some techniques for cutting down on the amount and severity of hot flashes that you suffer during menopause.

• Using Role-play To Prepare Your Child For Their Dentist Appointment

  2 March 2015

  Children often experience anxiety when confronted with the need to visit the dentist for the first time. In some cases, this anxiety stems from negative experiences that either other children or adults have shared. A great way to help your child through this process is with role play. How Can Role Play Help? Dental anxiety will stem from nothing more than the natural fear of the unknown. Consequently, the more information you can give your child regarding the dental exam process, the less anxious they will feel.

• "Mommy, I Can't Sleep": Common Sleep Disorders Associated With Childhood ADHD And Giftedness

  17 February 2015

  As a parent, if your child is having problems sleeping, chances are, so are you. If your child is gifted or has ADHD, sleep issues can be compounded by an over-active brain. Here are some common sleep disorders that are associated with these two exceptionalities and how you can help, so that you can both get some sleep. Vivid Dreams/Nightmares If your child has trouble turning off his or her mind at bed time, it is quite possible that he or she may have the same problem while they are sleeping.

• What To Expect From A CT Scan

  26 November 2014

  If you have never had a CT scan before, it is important to make sure that you are well aware of what to expect. This way, all you have to do is to schedule the CT scan appointment and follow the proper procedure without any fear. To help you with this, you are going to want to check out the following information. Getting Properly Dressed Most CT scans need to be done with you wearing a hospital gown.