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The Stigma on People with Disabilities: What You Can Do to Reduce It

Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin top-billed “Me Before You,” a book-turned-movie love story about a paraplegic falling in love with his quirky caregiver. Emilia’s character Lou must convince Will, a handsome banker disabled by a motorcycle accident, that life is worth living despite his disability. Backlash from the disabled community Although it may have had good […]

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What Triggers Your Asthma? Knowing Them Can Prevent Attacks

Spring is the season for asthma attacks and allergies. Unknown to many, these two often occur together because the same allergens that trigger an allergic reaction also lead to an asthma attack. Connecting these two would also explain why allergies sometimes have the same symptoms as asthma: labored breathing, wheezing and constricted air passages. People

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Types of Lift Chairs

As human beings progress in age, doing some of the most of the basic of tasks becomes a tall order. Some may have difficulty in walking, talking and even hearing. Fortunately, growth in technology has led to the development of equipment that assists those having trouble handling these basic tasks. One such medical equipment in

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Role of Weight Loss Clinics in Achieving Your Desired Weight

Did you know that approximately 2 billion individuals worldwide are diagnosed with overweight and obesity? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 40 percent of adults have a body weight that is above the ideal measurement. Due to dietary and lifestyle changes, the incidence of obesity has increased threefold over the past decade. Thus,

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Oral Health Risks: Three Things That Can Happen When You Ignore Tooth Decay

It’s hard to dismiss a cavity, especially if you experience sharp pangs of pain. But it’s easy to ignore such dental problem in the early stages, when there’s no discomfort yet and when you only notice little spots of discoloration or feel a little uneasy biting down on cold foot. You might even think of

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