From diaper rash to sleep training, parents of a baby are bombarded with new challenges every day. However, one potential problem that many parents overlook or don't know to watch for is a baby with excess ear wax. Thankfully, in most cases your baby's ear wax buildup is safe and won't require a trip to the pediatrician. However, there are other times when the excess ear wax could signal a problem.
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If you have mobility issues, chances are you may benefit from installing a stair lift or chair lift for stairs in your two-story home, as it will help you move up and down the stairs safely. For someone inexperienced in the installation or use of chair/stair lifts, there are a few things to learn. You may want to familiarize yourself with the installation process as well as the options available to you.
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When skin cells grow faster than they are supposed to, a patient is sometimes diagnosed with psoriasis. Approximately 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, and there are a total of 125 million people around the world who have this common autoimmune disease. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, a provider who offers dermatology services can help you manage this condition effectively. Here are several symptoms and conditions you may experience if you fail to treat your psoriasis.
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As your family members and loved ones age, you may notice them having increasing struggles with daily self-care and household tasks. When their ability to deal with daily tasks declines, you may want to start looking for an independent living facility that offers necessary daily support. This is particularly true if your loved one is showing signs of dementia. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you're evaluating your loved one's care needs.
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Living with lower back pain can negatively affect your life in many ways. In extreme cases, lower back pain can impede your mobility, making even basic daily living tasks difficult or impossible to perform. Even in cases that aren't that severe, lower back pain can reduce your quality of life, preventing you from being able to participate in work or recreational activities as fully as you might like. Unfortunately, lower back pain is also difficult to treat, as the causes for it are often unclear.
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