According to the Joslin Diabetes Center, one in four people with diabetes will develop a foot complication that requires medical attention. When diabetes is not properly managed, nerve damage may develop in the feet, causing difficulty in noticing cuts or wounds. Additionally, consistently high blood glucose levels may reduce blood flow to the feet and…
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8 Businesses You Can Start from Home
The days of women staying home to look after their husbands and children are long gone. While many women still make the choice to do that, the choice is theirs to make. Many other women choose to return to work once they have had children, to contribute financially and regain some independence. However, these women…
Five Big Tips for Handling Long-Term Guests on a Budget
If you’ve ever had to deal with long-term guests, you know that there are tons of hidden hassles. However, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to accommodate out visitors the best we can, should we? For example, let’s say you have visitors for any of the following circumstances: Visiting in-laws for the holidays Friends…
Design Trends! My Home Needs an Update
Have any of you though about redecorating or the design of your home in the new year? Mine needs an update and while I do little things here and there I know that I done a few things but it isn’t enough. I was reading an article on interior design trends for 2017 and there…
Family Friday: February 3, 2017
Another week down and it’s time to catch you all up with the family and what we are doing. Before I do all of that though I want to say…I DID IT!! I told you all on Monday I was going to get caught up this week and I did. Well I have almost…
Tips And Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Your Online Shopping Exeperience
More people are choosing to do their shopping online these days. Whether it is because some people don’t feel they have the time to browse the stores or simply find it easier, it has become much more widespread as more stores and smaller businesses are enabling an online shopping experience. This means that the choice…
Preventing Healthcare Errors Is Up To You!
That famous phrase “trust me, I’m a doctor” is a little too famous when you take a step back. Although most of us go through life without a single hitch in terms of healthcare, many people aren’t so lucky. They don’t let just anyone practice as a doctor, but it’s an industry like any other,…
Hot Topic Thursday: Forgotten Baby Syndrome
I was watching a special recently about the man here in Georgia that left his baby in the car for seven hours. I am torn about whether he did it on purpose or forgot about the baby. There is an actual syndrome for that called Forgotten Baby Syndrome.
Health 101: Protect Yourself From These Common Illnesses
No one wants to be ill. After all, it can make you feel terrible and could cause you to take a lot of time off work. So there is no wonder that we all try our utmost to stay as healthy as possible all the time. Thankfully, there is plenty that you can do to…
Coax Your Kids Off The Playstation With A Family-Friendly Garden
[Pic Credit: Pixabay] We all want our kids to spend more time outdoors. Fresh air, vitamin D and running around are all good for their physical and mental well-being. But we all know how hard it is to coax them outside. You can make this process a lot easier by transforming your garden into a…
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