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Most of us are choosy when it comes to mattresses, sheets, and pillows, and for good reason: We tend to spend more time in bed than any other single place. For people who are chronically ill or disabled, a quality bed isn't just a luxury item -- it's a necessity. The right bed can bring much-needed comfort. Most important, for people who are bedridden, or who sit or lie in the same position for ho...
- Chris Woolston, M.S.
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- March 11, 2013
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Mother Teresa reportedly once said that no one should die away from the sight of a loving face, and today's hospices strive to fulfill that wish. Hospice is care for people who are dying and is usually administered at their homes. Such an approach is more attuned to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients and their families, advocates say. The primary goal of hospice is to comfort...
- Teresa Moore
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- March 11, 2013
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Latex is one more example of a natural product with certain useful properties that are superior to anything manmade. This liquid, found in tropical rubber trees, is perfect for making products that need to be constructed out of a material that's strong, stretchy, thin and lightweight. That's why you can find it in products as diverse as pacifiers, balloons, disposable gloves, and condoms. Just a...
- Chris Woolston, M.S.
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- March 11, 2013
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Treating the patient, not the disease Even when it's confined to one part of the body, cancer has a bad habit of taking over entire lives. Pain, fatigue, and anxiety can all be part of the cancer package. Doctors have made incredible progress in treating the disease, but patients can't thrive on chemotherapy or radiation alone. Most will need extra help to cope with the symptoms of their disease ...
- Chris Woolston, M.S.
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- March 11, 2013
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