If you spend a lot of time on your feet, you are overweight or you are a runner, then you are at an increased risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Your plantar fascia is the long tendon that runs from the heel of your foot to the beginning of your toes. Anything that puts too much stress on this tendon, such as excessive weight or too much stress, can cause the tendon to tear, stretch or become inflamed.
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Gum disease is caused by the accumulation of plaque and bacteria underneath your gum line. When the plaque hardens it turns into tartar and this leads to an extreme form of gum disease like periodontal disease. While periodontal disease is an extreme form of gum disease, gingivitis is a milder form that can easily develop in children. An early sign of gingivitis is bleeding around the gum line when your child brushes their teeth.
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Does the winter season have you feeling under the weather? Are you debating whether to make an appointment with your usual doctor or go sit for hours in your local emergency room? Fortunately for you, there is a third option that you may not have considered. Your local urgent care center may be just the place for you. Here are some reasons why you should consider them:
Shorter wait: When you make an appointment with your doctor, it could be days before he or she has an open slot.
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Lots of things can affect your child's health–sugary snacks or drinks, dangerous outdoor activities, the local bug going around, and even the weather for those with seasonal allergies–but did you know that the amount of stress you carried while pregnant can adversely affect their general health and well-being as well? If you're curious exactly what problems can come as a result of you being overly stressed during those nine months of pregnancy, then here's what you need to know.
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When you reach the age where you are eligible for Medicare, you find yourself faced with a myriad of options and decisions to make for yourself and your health care coverage. While most people think that Medicare is a simple program that everybody is just automatically enrolled in when then reach the age of 65, this is not necessarily the case. And until it becomes an issue, most people do not know what a Medicare supplement plan is or how to know if they need one or not.
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