Stroke Side Effects: Crying & Laughing Uncontrollably There can be many post-stroke symptoms during the recovery phase. On top of physical problems, cognitive issues can also occur, one of common ones being pseudobulbar affect (PBA). What is...
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Low Back Pain Part 2 – Managing and Preventing Low Back Pain With the recognition that many people experience low back pain, it is important to learn and address ways to manage the pain. Recently, a major issue regarding the care of patients with...
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Low Back Pain Part 1 – Causes and Symptoms It has been found that about 70 to 90% of people experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is a serious public health concern that adversely affects daily functioning and leaves...
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Senior Sleep Problems: Part 2 – Sleep Tips for Older Adults Sleep patterns change with age, and this often causes trouble for seniors. Not being able to fall asleep, waking up at irregular times and even struggling with insomnia are common...
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Senior Sleep Problems: Part 1 – 7 Common Causes Ageing comes with many changes to your body, which includes sleep patterns. This is primarily caused by changes in the body’s internal clock, located in the brain. Deterioration in the brain...
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Supporting loved ones with chronic pain A chronic disease is a long-term condition that doesn’t get better on its own and is not cured completely. Caring for someone with a chronic disease is challenging and emotionally draining. This is because...
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