Lindsay Small

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• Investigating Lumps in Your Breasts

  If you have felt a new breast lump that is the same or increasing in size gradually, it is always wise to show this to your health care professional. They will then do a series of tests to investigate if you have a benign lump or breast cancer. Diagnosing and treating early will give you a better...

• What Is Shivering: 15 Conditions That Might Cause Chills

  What is shivering?Exposure to cold or rapid shifts in temperature usually causes uncontrollable shivering. However, many other possible causes can cause shivering or chills. An uncontrollable shivering that persists for a longer time may indicate an underlying illness that requires immediate medical...

• How to Show Social Support for Lymphoma

  A cancer diagnosis can shake an individual’s world, and not just the physical aspects of their world, but all corners of it. Although cancer attacks the body, it necessarily also affects a person’s mental and emotional state, and it can have an impact on other people close to the affected...

• Low Testosterone Levels May Increase the Risk of Bone Fractures

  Low levels of testosterone may increase the chances of bone fractures due to osteoporosis in men over 60-years-old, according to a study published in the journal, Archives of Internal Medicine. Osteoporosis, characterized by thinning of bones, and can occur in men with hormonal deficiencies.“One...

• Need for Nursing Home Nurses

  The primary role of nursing home nurses is to provide care for elderly or disabled patients. On a fundamental level, these nurses would work to ensure that the patients are maintaining the acceptable levels when it comes to personal hygiene and proper nutrition. The roles and duties of these nurses...

• How to Prepare for a Knee Replacement Surgery

  A major factor that you should consider before having a knee replacement surgery is proper preparation. A good preparation will actually give you successful outcomes with fewer complications. As a patient, you should consider learning what to expect during the procedure and recovery both at home and...