16th March, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
A little research shows that, despite cost reduction attitudes inside the NHS, the healthcare standard in the UK is keeping a higher percentage of us alive for longer. A great deal has been mentioned about the financial ramifications of an increasingly old population in respect of pension expenses and an increase in care needs as more people live into old age and have age related health difficulties which mean that they have to be cared for by the state. Continue reading Read More
16th March, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Colour Blindness (also called Colour Vision Deficiency) is one of those health complaints which almost everyone has heard of. It is, as the name suggests, the inability to observe and distinguish between particular colours. It is caused by a defective gene in the X chromosome and is far more frequently found in males than females, although it is clear that a mother can have the faulty gene and transfer it to her offspring. Continue reading Read More
14th March, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
If you think that you are experiencing problems with your vision, then of course it is a logical idea to see an optician to get your eyes tested as most health problems that have an impact on the eyes are easily identifiable and can be treated pretty quickly. If you are unlucky enough to be diagnosed with one of the more complex problems then at least identifying the problem early on will give you the optimum chance of getting treatment and stopping the problem from deteriorating. Continue reading Read More
11th March, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
The word ‘Vision’ has many definitions relative to your opinion, but the predominant theme which they have in common is seeing or sight. Of course, due to the various opticians who use the word as part of their title or in their promotional information, a lot of people will immediately assume it refers to being able to see, and one of the most obvious meanings is exactly that – how the eye views and interprets what is in front of it so that we can see what is there and deal with it accordingly. Continue reading Read More
5th March, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Today we are fortunate to be in a situation where medical conditions and health problems can be resolved in a number of different ways. We’ve moved on from the time when one sort of painkiller was prescribed for every kind of headache. As medical expertise has moved on, treatments have gradually been fine-tuned to work on particular health problems or areas of the body, and really, our health has benefitted from this situation. Continue reading Read More
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