Modern technology has given the world many gadgets that make life easier. Some of these gadgets come with a price to your health. While there is much debate on whether or not cell phones are causing cancer, the effect of blue light on your eyes and general health is not debatable. If you work on a computer all day, use your cell phone to surf the web and do other research, and use a tablet to read the latest novels, you need to protect your eyes from the blue light these devices emit.
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It's easy for those who don't have hay fever allergies to look at those who do and think they are overreacting just a little bit. Unfortunately, this situation often reverses when a person develops adult onset hay fever. Yes this problem can occur in anyone at any time, and it is a difficult situation to manage.
Why Does It Happen?
Hay fever is an allergic reaction that occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to air born grass contaminants, such as pollen.
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Are you concerned because you occasionally get a stuffy nose that lingers for a while before going away? It is a good idea to make an appointment with an ear, nose, and throat doctor to find out if you are suffering from a condition that is known as sinusitis. The condition can be mild and only require minor treatment, or you might end up having to undergo surgery before it goes away.
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Approximately 48 million Americans and nearly 15 percent of school-aged children suffer from some degree of hearing loss. The risk of hearing loss also increases with age, with one out of every three adults aged 65, or older experiencing hearing loss. If it's your first time shopping for a hearing aid, you'll find many styles available, which may be overwhelming at first. Choosing the right hearing aid plays a crucial role in comfortably improving your hearing and quality of life.
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Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers and can affect both men and women. Factors that can increase your risk of getting colon cancer include a family history of the disease, old age and inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms of this disease include blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, change in bowel habits and fatigue. The idea of getting diagnosed with this disease is scary, but you can lower your risk.
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