The name Dowagers hump is not a medical term but everyone knows what it means. It means an accentuated curve in the neck (or lordosis) and an exaggerated curve in the opposite direction in the thoracic spine (kyphosis). This causes a lump to become apparent around the base of the neck. Causes of Dowagers hump […]
Green tea is so good for you that it’s even got some researchers raving. “It’s the healthiest thing I can think of to drink,” says Christopher Ochner, PhD. He’s a research scientist in nutrition at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Of course, no one food will protect you from disease. Your health
Purchasing Products and Services Be aware of your Consumer Rights. The law has been improved the last few years to protect the consumer when they buy goods or services in shops or by phone/mail order or on the internet. The retailer must display correctly their full postal address on their website and invoices- this must
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Medications for Incontinence Medications are available for people with bladder control problems marked by sudden, intense urinary urges and urine leakage (overactive bladder and urge incontinence). Fewer medication options exist for urine leakage prompted by movement or activity, such as coughing, sneezing or heavy lifting (stress incontinence). Anticholinergics How they work Anticholinergic drugs block the
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If you suffer from Overactive Bladder (OAB), Bladder Pain Syndrome or Interstitial Cystitis (IC) you are probably familiar with the feeling of discomfort and urgency that accompanies normal, everyday activities. One way to soothe bladder pain and control these symptoms is through your diet. Eliminating irritating foods and eating soothing foods should dull some of
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Driving after surgery If you are in an accident while driving after being told that you cannot drive for 24 hours after anesthesia, you can be charged with driving under the influence despite not drinking alcohol. In the case of surgery, the DVLA does not need to be notified unless the condition is likely to affect safe driving for longer than three
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There is no legal age at which you must stop driving. You can decide when to stop as long as you do not have any medical conditions that affect your driving. Revoking an elderly person’s drivers license over a certain age is not an acceptable solution. Elderly driving skills vary widely at all ages. It
This allowance is a benefit for older people who may need extra help to stay independent at home due to an illness or disability. It is assessed purely on your disability or health condition and your care or supervision needs. It is NOT means-tested and so it does not matter what you earn or how
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Yoghurt is an excellent source of calcium needed for healthy bones and vitamin B12 needed for a healthy blood supply, and the process of culturing (or lacto-fermenting) dairy helps break down casein – a protein in milk and one of the most difficult proteins to digest. This can be very helpful to those unable to tolerate
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A little-known pension quirk risks leaving millions of older people on incomes 50pc or even two thirds lower when their spouse dies. A surviving husband or wife will no longer inherit their partner’s state pension when they pass away, under rules changed in 2016. Coupled with an average entitlement of just half of their loved
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