As you age, it can be difficult to continue to make use of all of the spaces in your home. For older people who have limited mobility, navigating stairs can be a particular challenge. This can be very difficult if your bedroom is located upstairs or your main recreation area is located downstairs, and you need to be sure you can still safely navigate those obstacles.
Installing a stair lift can be an excellent solution that will allow you to maintain full mobility in your home.
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If you snore at night, you might be embarrassed by your behavior and it could be affecting the sleep of your spouse or other loved ones. Snoring can be more than just embarrassing and annoying, however; it can also be dangerous. Snoring can cause you to stop breathing in the middle of the night, and it can affect your sleep, which can have an effect on other aspects of your health.
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Contact lenses are the perfect solution for correcting your vision. More compact than glasses, it is easy for you to wear them throughout the day. Unlike prescription glasses, you do not have to wear about taking them off or losing them once you put them in. Contact lenses help make your life easier and keep your vision clear when you are trying to watch a movie, read a book, or drive.
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Individuals who play sports that require running or jumping are prone to injuries involving the patellar tendon -- the tendon that attaches the bottom of the knee cap to the top of the shinbone. Injury and pain make it hard to straighten your knee. If the pain you are feeling in the front of your knee is caused by fat pad impingement (or Hoffa's syndrome), a sports medicine doctor or physical therapist can help.
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Do you have varicose veins in your legs? If so, you may not be happy with your leg's appearance. In severe cases, the veins may actually cause intense pain. Varicose veins can form anywhere, but they're very common in legs. That's because there's a tremendous amount of blood pressure in your legs, especially when you stand or move for long periods of time. As you age, your veins may have trouble handling all that pressure.
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