Clara Ellen Smith LCSW

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• What to Expect After a Plastic Surgery

  A Brief Introduction to Plastic SurgeryPlastic surgery involves the surgical alteration of one’s body to make it into a different shape or size according to what you may desire. It is a delicate procedure that should be done by qualified surgeons and should be done only when necessary, although...

• Want a Healthy Brain? Try the Mediterranean Diet

  A Mediterranean diet reduces the damage to the small blood vessels in the brain, according to a new study. This is the staple diet of people in the Mediterranean region including Italy and Greece. This diet emphasizes the use of fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, legumes, monounsaturated fats,...

• Treatments for Melanoma

  What is Melanoma?Melanoma is mostly referred to as cancer of the skin, but this might not always be the case. It begins from the melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment melanin, which gives the skin its color along with hair and eyes too. Melanocytes also form moles, which is the region or...

• Can Sleeping with Hand Braces Slow Down Muscular Dystrophy?

  In patients with muscular dystrophy, contractures usually occur as muscle breaks down. They begin at a very tender age of about 8 to 13. What this means is that muscles and tendons of the patient's wrists and hands tighten. Did you know that not all muscles lose strength at the same time? Hand...

• What Is Pramipexole Used For?

  IntroductionPramipexole is a medication that has similar effects to dopamine, which is a chemical released by nerve cells. Parkinson's disease is associated with low levels of dopamine in the brain. Pramipexole is used to treat symptoms that are associated with Parkinson’s disease such as...

• What is Cantaloupe?: Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

  Cantaloupe is a fruit that falls in the melon category. The fruit is a great alternative for high-calorie, sugary snacks. The cantaloupe, otherwise known as muskmelon, is high on pulp and is a super hydrating fruit that is a very rich source of vitamins.The nutrients gamutThe fruit offers a...