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This article explores three reasons you might want to buy a cemetery plotbeforeyou die, and the advantages that buying a gravesite in advance of death can offer if interment in a cemetery (whether above or below ground) is your preferred form of final disposition. Rob Atkins / Getty Images “They Ain’t Makin' No More” Explaining why he continually invested his money in oceanfront property, humorist Will Rogers once said, “For the sole reason that there was only so much of it and no more, and that they wasent [sic] making any more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInsomniaBenefitsHistoryWhat to ExpectAcupuncturistsAlternativesFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Insomnia Benefits History What to Expect Acupuncturists Alternatives FAQs Acupunctureis a type of holistic medicine that began as an ancient traditional Chinese medicine practice. The practice involves inserting extremely thin needles into the skin at strategic points in the body. These specific areas are known as acupoints. Each needle is inserted into a different area to stimulate symptom relief of various conditions, such aschronic painandnausea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsWhen to WearMaterials and Sizing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits When to Wear Materials and Sizing Arthritis gloves, or compression gloves, are specialized gloves designed to reduce pain for people with arthritic conditions that affect the hands. They are meant to be worn during the day to improve a person’s ability to complete daily tasks. Wearing them at night improves sleep, morning stiffness, and pain....

Many conditions can make it hard for you to swallow. In general, swallowing difficulties—also calleddysphagia—fall into distinct categories based on the part of the swallowing process that has been disrupted. This is because swallowing involves the brain, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, and many other structures of the body and physiological processes. Image Source / Getty Images Swallowing Difficulties Difficulty swallowing may manifest in several different ways, including: If you are having a hard time swallowing, you should see a doctor right away to avoid complications like aspiration (inhaling food into your lungs) andpneumonia, and to reduce your risk of choking....

Covering your cough is important because it helps stop the spread of germs that can make others sick. When you cough, thousands of tiny droplets come out of your mouth, which can carry viruses and bacteria. Large respiratory droplets can travel up to eight feet, making it easy to spread germs to people around you if you don’t cover your mouth. It’s better to let your cough out rather than holding it in, as holding it back can irritate your lungs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhy They Occur TogetherAt-Home RemediesTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Why They Occur Together At-Home Remedies Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Having no appetite and feeling sick when you eat are frequently signs of an illness, whether a short-term viral infection or a long-lasting disease. However, appetite loss and nausea can arise from many physical and psychological causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesPreventionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Prevention Treatment Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve ever experienced aheadacheafter working out, you may be wondering why it happened. A headache after exercise is commonly described as pulsating pain on both sides of the head. This type of headache generally lasts from a few minutes to up to 48 hours following physical activity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesConservative TreatmentsWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisMore Invasive TreatmentsResuming Activity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Conservative Treatments When to See a Provider Diagnosis More Invasive Treatments Resuming Activity Pain in the back (posterior) portion of the knee is relatively common. Many things could be to blame, whether it’s constant soreness in the area or simply knee pain when extending the leg. Tendon issues, cysts, injuries to the ligaments, and nerve concerns are all possible causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBacterial VaginosisTrichomoniasisChlamydiaGonorrheaWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bacterial Vaginosis Trichomoniasis Chlamydia Gonorrhea When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions The consistency, amount, color, and smell of discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle for a number of reasons, includingpregnancy, use of birth control, andmenopause. It may also change due to the presence of an infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyle CausesMedical CausesHome Remedies and PreventionWhen to See a ProviderMedical Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Causes Medical Causes Home Remedies and Prevention When to See a Provider Medical Treatment You might get toe cramps for many reasons—from something as simple as not drinking enough water to serious underlying medical conditions and rare infections. These sudden muscle contractions may be related to an issue solely involving your toes, or your entire foot or ankle can be involved....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesIs it Normal?When is It Serious?Controlling HeartburnSeeking Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Is it Normal? When is It Serious? Controlling Heartburn Seeking Care If you’re gettingheartburnall of a sudden and you’ve never had it before, it may be alarming. Heartburn (acid reflux) feels like a sharp, burning sensation rising from your stomach, passing through your chest, and sometimes reaching your throat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWho Is at RiskDrugs Causing Rebound HeadacheTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Who Is at Risk Drugs Causing Rebound Headache Treatment Prevention When to Seek Care This article explores how rebound headaches manifest and who is most at risk for having them. The treatment and prevention of this disabling yet often under-recognized headache disorder will also be reviewed....

Key Takeaways Akorn Pharmaceuticals, a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor that was based in Gurnee, IL, has issued a voluntary recall of various human and animal medications after it filed for bankruptcy and closed shop in February. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company’s shutdown includes closing its Quality activities program that’s connected with over 70 human drugs and 9 veterinary drugs. “The discontinuation of the Quality program means the company will not be able to support or guarantee that the products will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product,” the company said in anews release....