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Medical tests are important tools, but they have limits. Some people think that the more tests they have, the better off they’ll be. Wise consumers know medical tests have costs and risks as well as benefits. To help your doctor make good choices about tests for you, you need to:

Learn the basics.

• What is the name of the test and why do I need it?

• If the test is positive, what will the doctor do differently?

• What could happen if I don’t have the test?

Consider the risks and benefits.

• How accurate is the test? How often does it indicate a problem exists when there is none (false positive)? How often does it say there is no problem when there is one (false negative)?

• Is the test painful? What can go wrong?

How will I feel afterward? Are there less risky alternatives? Continue reading ‘Shared Decisions About Medical Tests’ »

Many people that have limited walking distance abilities can benefit from a motorized wheelchair. It used to be that a wheelchair was prescribed for only those that couldn’t walk at all. For some medical conditions, it has been found to be useful to have another method to make longer distances, such as visiting the grocery store, the large retail stores and even hotels and casinos.

If you have a motorized wheelchair, you can still be comfortable and not suffer the over-exertion that walking long distances can cause. For many, this gives you the freedom to maneuver many places you might not consider going, otherwise. It is highly possible that your insurance may pay for this mode of transportation if you have a health condition that recommends it.

For those that live alone, a motorized wheelchair can offer added mobility and the freedom to go wherever you want. Even if your legs aren’t disabled, if you have had hip surgery, have a heart condition or some other medical ailment, like respiratory conditions, it can offer a way to avoid over-exertion, yet still lead an active life. Continue reading ‘How a Motorized Wheelchair Gives Added Mobility to the Elderly’ »

Being overweight basically means having more body fat than is healthy for you. People are conscious about their weight regardless of being over weight or not. Weight is a serious issue because it determines the health of a person. However, certain diseases and medical conditions can make it difficult for the body to tolerate even a moderate fat. Fat free dieting may help people with these conditions and has proven to successfully achieve weight loss in other cases as well.

For a standard healthy diet, it is suggested that 30% of the total calories eaten should comprise of fat. Fat free dieting should be well balanced and well planned. It is better to keep fresh fruits and vegetables available at all times. To begin with it is better to keep it simple and to monitor the calories.

Some specifics that you need to take into consideration when looking to go on a fat free diet are as follows:

• Chew and eat your foods slowly.
• Select healthy food like fruits, vegetables, low fat meats, and fish and avoid dairy products.
• Abstain from taking food with high fat and calories.
• Avoid pastries, candy bars, pies and other bakery stuff with sugar and butter. Continue reading ‘All You Need to Know About Fat Free Dieting’ »