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What’s to know about deafness and hearing loss?

A patient with a mild hearing impairment may have problems understanding speech, especially if there is a lot of noise around, while those with moderate deafness may need a hearing aid. Some people are severely deaf and rely on lip-reading to communicate with others. People who are profoundly deaf can hear nothing at all and can find themselves totally reliant on lip-reading or sign language.

Hyponatremia in heart failure: What is the link?

Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, is a common effect of heart failure. This can lead to worse outcomes while receiving heart failure treatment. Hyponatremia refers to low sodium levels, a crucial electrolyte, in the blood. Sodium is crucial for blood pressure control, nerve and muscle function, and fluid balance. Various bodily changes can impact sodium levels, including health conditions that change fluid levels.

How to Find a Career You Love: 5 Steps to Career Happiness?

For most people, staying above the breadline means spending 8 hours a day performing tasks for money. Many of these people experience genuine dread at the thought of pushing through that revolving door at 8:55 a.m., latte shaking in hand. (To translate for 2020: Going downstairs, making yourself a cup o’ Joe, and slumping over the kitchen counter with your head buried in your arms.)Read More

How to Spot 12 Common Bug and Insect Bites?

Getting a bug bite can be a concerning experience, especially if you don’t know what type of tiny creature left you with that red, throbbing welt on your skin. Don’t panic — most bug bites and stings from common insects are harmless and heal quickly. But some bug bites and stings, like those from fire ants, wasps, hornets, and bees, may cause intense pain or even a serious allergic reaction.