If you are able to walk on level ground, but can no longer ascend and descend stairs, a chair lift will allow you to access your second floor, basement, or even your garden. Platform lifts, which are an adapted form of chair lift, will take those who must use a wheelchair to previously inaccessible areas of their home. How do chair lifts work? Chair lifts are attached to a metal track that runs along one wall of a stairway.…
Read More »If your doctor has scheduled you for a colonoscopy, you will most likely have a couple of days of preparation before your procedure. Since it is meant to clean out your bowels, the laxative and possible enema may have you cringing before you even begin. If so, use the following tips to make yourself as comfortable as possible during the prep. Plan Sedentary Activities That Are Close To A Bathroom…
Read More »International travel is fun, but not if you bring home a serious disease with you. Tick-borne encephalitis isn’t something you need to worry about in the United States, but you may encounter it on your travels. Fortunately, there is an effective vaccine that can protect you on your trip. Here are five things that you need to know about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. What is tick-borne encephalitis? Tick-borne encephalitis is a life-threatening viral illness that is endemic to many parts of the world.…
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