Think You Can Be A Funeral Home Director? Job Responsibilities

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Some people think that their dark and moody selves are ideal for the job of a funeral home director. Others think that having a morbid sense of humor is enough. Unfortunately, both of those personality traits would not garner you a job as a funeral home director. The following highlights the job responsibilities and personality traits needed to complete those responsibilities. If you more closely match the following, then maybe you could be suitable for this job.

2 August 2019

Pregnant With Bipolar Disorder? What You Should Know

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If you have bipolar disorder, life can often feel like a challenge. And when you also find out you are pregnant, it is understandable if you feel as if your whole world has been turned upside down. Pregnancy is a time of great change and transition for anyone, but it can have a special impact on those women with bipolar disorder. Before you begin to panic and spiral into a mood episode, get to know some of the important facts about managing your bipolar disorder through your pregnancy.

27 September 2018

2 Reasons To Put Your Elderly Parent In An Assisted Living Facility With Dementia Care

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There are so many different kinds of assisted living facilities out there that offer different levels of care. These many options make it possible for you to find a facility that can meet all of your elderly parent's needs. If you have a parent that is suffering from dementia, then you can find assisted living facility that specialize in dementia care. There are a lot of reasons why you should consider placing your parent suffering from dementia in this type of facility.

24 January 2018

When to Call the Dermatologist About a Birthmark

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For the most part, birthmarks are merely a skin discoloration or a raised area you hardly ever think about. You were either born with the mark or it appeared sometime during your first year of life. You may notice that it fades or shrinks as you get older, or it may become more noticeable. All of this is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about. There are times, however, when it would be best to have a dermatologist look at it or remove it.

20 January 2017

Reasons Why Your Optometrist Might Use RK Instead Of LASIK

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LASIK, or laser-assisted vision correction surgery, is a very common procedure now. If you have been considering it, it is best to see your optometrist first. You may be surprised to learn that not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK, and you may be one of these people. Instead, your optometrist may decide that RK, or radial keratotomy, is the more ideal surgical procedure for you. Here are some reasons why your optometrist might use RK (a somewhat outdated procedure) instead of LASIK for your eyes.

14 November 2016

Three Factors To Consider When Booking A Funeral Home

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When a loved one passes away, you're quickly thrust into the position of choosing a funeral home that can accommodate the type of service you need. Although time is of the essence during this process, it's never the best plan to simply choose the first funeral home you visit. Instead, plan to visit three or four facilities and speak to a funeral director or other representative at each. Beyond the basics of asking about the price and availability, there are a handful of other factors to consider before you make up your mind.

17 July 2015

3 Tips For Preventing Back Pain

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You have responsibilities. You can't afford to slow down due to debilitating back pain. If you want to prevent back pain before it has a chance to become a reality, try these three tips. 1. Place an ice pack on the injury. Cold helps to quell inflammation that causes the pain and soreness. This is especially helpful during the first 24 hours after an injury. Just be sure to alternate placing the pack and removing it every ten minutes to give your back a break from the cold.

5 November 2014

How A Grin Lift Can Turn A Permanent Frown Into A Smile

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A person's smile is an important social tool. A smile portrays confidence, likability, and friendliness, and people who smile are often perceived as more attractive than those who do not smile. Unfortunately, some people have an "angry" resting face, and their default facial expression is a frown. A person with a permanent frown can now turn it "upside down" with a cosmetic surgery procedure called the "grin lift." What is a Grin Lift?

5 November 2014

3 Ways To Improve A Troubled Marriage

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It is no secret that marriage is hard. Once you get past the honeymoon stage, you start noticing things about your spouse that you may not have noticed before. You have to get used to living with another person, and sharing your ideas and opinions. Often times people change as the years go by, which can also cause more problems in marriage. However, the key in all of this is putting the effort into having a healthy and loving marriage.

5 November 2014

Decrease Your Chances Of Injury With Cross-Training

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If you're like most runners, you prefer to run. After all, if your goal is to complete a marathon, you're probably expecting to do quite a bit of running in the months leading up to it. And while, yes, running is an essential component to marathon training, variety is the spice of life. Switching up your workouts with different cross-training activities can keep injuries and boredom at bay. Consider adding these three exercises into your weekly training.

5 November 2014