Whether you're a student with midterms, papers, and finals coming due, a stay-at-home parent with a bundle of children keeping you busy, or are a high-powered business executive with an incredibly tight deadline for your next project, chances are good that only a few weeks into the New Year, you've already broken your resolution to stress less. But just because you feel a lot of stress doesn't mean that you can't take a second or two to relax; after all, if you relax your body, your mind can follow, and make you more ready to start your thesis, project, or proposal.
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Finding out that your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) can be hard for you, but it can be even more difficult for your child. Depending on how you handle the situation, having JRA can not only be painful for your child, but it can potentially ostracize them. If you want to help your child get back to normal as much as they can, you should consider hiring a nurse.
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The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. While this tendon is very strong, it is possible for it to tear and rupture. In some cases, an Achilles tendon rupture can be treated non-surgically with just a cast, but more serious Achilles tendon ruptures require a surgery where the two ends of the tendon are sewn together with thick stitches. If you have to have Achilles tendon repair surgery, use the following tips to help with your recovery:
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Lower back pain has several different causes, and that can make it difficult to diagnose and cure. However, one thing you don't want to do is ignore the pain until it becomes a chronic problem. Early intervention can make it easier to heal your strain or injury and end the pain. A chiropractor is a big help when it comes to managing lower back pain. Here are some of the treatments he or she may offer you.
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You may be familiar with pain in your ankles, arch, or balls of your feet, but your toes? Toe pain is very real and can cause debilitating discomfort when you try to walk or put pressure on your feet. Your podiatrist can help you ease your toe pain by diagnosing what is causing your issue and offering relief through medical shoes or with lifestyle changes in your choice of footwear. Here are signs you need to see your podiatrist for your toe pain so you can get treated before your problem gets worse.
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