Every hearing aid works in the same fundamental way, and each one is made up of the same basic components. A hearing aid is constructed using just four essential key parts: a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver and a battery. The hearing aid has been revolutionised by the digital options that are now available. They
All You Need To Know About Stairlifts
Stairlifts have been around for decades. In homes where one or more residents aren’t very mobile, you’ll often see an electric stairlift at the bottom of the stairs. The stairlift as we know it today was only introduced in 1923. It was initially created by a man called C.C Crispin who invented it for his
What Is Pradaxa Bleeding?
Pradaxa is a pharmaceutical drug that’s administered as a blood thinner in patients. However, one of the biggest and most widely known side effects of this drug is uncontrollable bleeding. As with all blood thinners, there’s a risk of internal bleeding. With Pradaxa however, this risk can be fatal. In a recent report released by
An Aging World: How Do Aging Populations Differ Across Countries?
It is a well reported fact that the UK has an aging population whereby a large proportion of its citizens fall into the upper age brackets – but we’re not alone. Across the world, countries are reporting figures that show similar trends and this is putting a big strain on our economy. According to a
How to Lose Belly Fat: Tips for a Flatter Stomach
As much as we would all love a magic bullet for a perfect flat stomach, it doesn’t exist and probably never will. There’s no pill you can take to make belly fat melt away and carve out those perfect abs you’ve always dreamed of. But the good news is that it doesn’t take months of
Following a Gluten-Free Diet While Dining Out
For many, the thought of eating out while avoiding gluten may seem challenging. However, there are many meal options available that are free of gluten and actually some of the healthiest choices on the menu. As you read this article, you’ll learn tips for eating out without gluten. The Health Benefits Associated with a Gluten-Free
How to Get Your Kids Excited About Exercising
If your kids like to spend their free time, surfing the internet, playing video games or watching TV you’re probably not alone. Although those types of sedentary activities may be fine in moderation, kids also need exercise. According to the National Institute of Health, regular exercise helps kids feel better about themselves, maintain a healthy
Five simple but effective ways to treat your high blood pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension (HTN) is a chronic illness in which pressure in the arteries is elevated. The elevated pressure requires your heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through your blood vessels. If gone untreated, HTN can lead to heart disease, kidney failure or stroke. HTN is rarely caused by one
Foods that will help with Muscle Gain
As everyone who works out knows, it is important to eat the right foods in order to help your body grow into the desired shape. It may mean gradually building a toned and lean body in order to appear more fit, or it may mean body building to a competitive degree in order to win
Tricks of the Trade
Ever wonder how your favourite celebs continue to don their gorgeous Hollywood great looks? Truth be told, there is more to it than a chic hairstyle, quality makeup and hip clothing. Many of the celebs keep their bodies trim and slim with special diets, personal trainers and great workouts. With some inside tips on the