Tonsils are positioned at the back of the throat, where their role is to intercept bacteria, viruses, and germs, preventing them from entering the body and causing sickness. Unfortunately, the tonsils themselves can get sick and swell up. This can be a recurring issue for some people.
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Watch Out for These Annoying Health Problems as You Age
You may have heard people say ‘it’s all downhill after 40’. While there is an element of truth in this, it doesn’t have to mean it changes for the worse. You can embrace aging and look forward to those changes. However, there can be negative changes associated with getting older.
How to Help an Elderly Parent That’s Hard of Hearing
Have you noticed that your mom or dad seems to find it hard to hear what people are saying these days? Do you often have to repeat what you say or talk in a louder than usual volume to them? If the answer to both questions is yes, they are likely experiencing hearing loss.
What to Do in an Emergency Involving Your Health
There is nothing like a health-based emergency to cause concern and worry. However, it is important that you are able to take a deep breath and act in the best manner. With that being said, we will take a look at the two main types of health emergencies below.
Look After Your Hearing Health With These Five Steps
According to NIH, ‘One in eight people in the United States aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations’. Hearing loss can be due to several factors including damage inside the ear, underlying health conditions, or age-related hearing loss. To help you to look after your hearing […]
4 Ways You Can Support a Person With a Disability
No matter where or who you are, it is very crucial to be kind to everyone. Your words and actions may affect someone’s self-esteem, confidence, and performance.
Living With PTSD After an Accident
Road accidents are one of the most common traumatic events. On the one hand, this statement should not surprise anyone now but on the other, it is still an event that should not be taken lightly. After any type of expert personal injury attorneys can assist you in a claim as well as giving you […]
How to Deal With Digestive Problems
There are all kinds of reasons why you might suffer from digestive problems, and there are many different symptoms that can prove you are. These include constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps, and more.
3 Reasons You Need to Avoid Tooth Loss
Believe it or not, but your teeth aren’t supposed to fall out. Many older people walk around with dentures and false teeth, so you assume that this is just part and parcel of getting older. In reality, it’s actually just down to poor oral health. Your oral health is up there with your hearing health […]
5 Self Care Tips for Long Term Conditions
Whether you’re living with a long-term illness or chronic health condition, self-care is incredibly important. That doesn’t just mean keeping up with appointments and medication, it also means nourishing your mind and spirit, and creating space for yourself to heal, where possible.