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How to prepare yourself for laser eye surgery

If you have worn glasses or contacts for the better part of your life, then you know that they can sometimes be frustrating. Aside from the ever-increasing cost of frames, glasses are not always practical for sports. Weather conditions can fog your glasses, and it’s easy to scratch them. Contacts don’t work for everyone, and the daily maintenance can be tedious. It may finally be time to have laser eye surgery. If you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have an astigmatism, laser surgery can restore 20/20 vision if you are a good candidate. It’s time for you to see your eye…

ECGs: How to treat heartbeat irregularities

ECGs are performed on millions of people every year to assess their cardiac health – they’re most certainly one of the most common tests used to assess electrical activity around the heart. One only has to look at all of the ECG electrodes that are available to realize the scope of this procedure; it’s suited to pretty much every type of patient, including children. However, while the standard ECG is extremely effective, it’s not always the most efficient way to diagnose problems associated with irregular heartbeats. There will be some occasions where patients just don’t reap the results that the…

Altering your diet after gastric sleeve surgery

Studies have proven that it’s one of the most successful bariatric procedures around, with the gastric sleeve helping thousands of people lose weight that was causing them potentially life-threatening conditions. However, while it does make dieting much easier, it would be foolish to be under the impression that this is a “set and forget” treatment. In other words, there are certain guidelines that must be followed after surgery, with most of these related to your diet. Of course, you will be given a thorough brief in the aftermath to highlight exactly what you can and cannot eat. For those who…

5 Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Happily Accept a Diet Free From Animal Products

Raising kids involves many duties, like teaching them how to treat others, the right way to behave in public, and how to eat healthily. The latter point may cause some of the greatest struggles at times, because many kids are very picky eaters to the point where it’s hard to get them to eat anything at all, let alone things that are good for them. Some parents may argue by trying to get your kids to agree to eat a diet that doesn’t contain animal products, also known as a vegan diet, you’re fighting a losing battle from the start.…

Elliptical vs Treadmill –The Difference

The treadmill and elliptical are popular workout machines at gyms and fitness clubs across the globe. Both give a wonderful cardiovascular workout and draw enthusiasts of all ages. Their manufacturers claim that they facilitate to lose more weight. However, which one to choose depends on the user. Below, we will compare the elliptical vs treadmill, so you can see which suits you better… The Treadmill This trusted machine was born years ago; it provides a moving surface to walk. Walking is our natural activity and a basic fitness regime. Some people prefer to run instead, this machine has varying speeds…

How Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Your Immune System?

Photo by CC user wonderlane on Flickr Intermittent fasting is defined as an eating pattern wherein an individual cycle between periods of eating and fasting. In fact, it poses as one of the most popular fitness and health trends in the world. People opt for intermittent fasting (IF) due to a wide array of reasons such as weight loss, simplified lifestyle, improvement of overall health and wellbeing. There is a growing body of evidence which suggests that this eating pattern has tremendous power to improve your immune system as well. Is that really correct? Keep reading to find out! Intermittent fasting…

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