When you go to the doctor and get diagnosed with a benign tumor in the bone known as a chondroblastoma, you may find yourself quite confused and unsure of how this happened to you. Because this type of tumor isn't particularly common, you likely feel unsure and uneasy leaving the doctor's office. Before you allow yourself to become discouraged about the whole situation, get to know the facts about your chondroblastoma (also known as a Codman's tumor) and what treatment options are available to you.
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If you are suffering from foot pain, it could be because of overpronation, or how the foot rolls inward while you stand, walk, or run. The following are problems overpronation can cause in your feet, and ways you can correct such problems.
How to Tell if Your Feet are Overpronated
Overpronation is evident when your step rolls inward and you push off the ground with your big toe.
If your feet are normally pronated, then they absorb the shock of your footsteps properly and balance the weight of the rest of your body evenly.
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The sandwich generation is a term that fits a large segment of the population. With aging baby boomers for parents, and children of their own still at home, members of this generation find themselves trying to maintain a normal family life, while still providing loving care for their elderly or disabled parents. If you are struggling to deal with this situation, here are some ideas to help you regain your balance while still meeting the needs of those who depend on you.
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Cremation services are becoming an increasingly popular end of life choice. In fact, more than one million Americans choose to be cremated instead of buried each year, approximately 42 percent of all people who die annually. Although a direct cremation makes planning a funeral much less expensive and involved, family and friends still have to decide what to do with the cremated remains.
Many family members and friends choose to scatter the ashes in a place that was a favorite of the deceased, such as the ocean, a garden or a favorite park.
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If you suffer from dry eyes, you've probably never tried getting contact lenses. Contact lenses have the stigma that they can dry your eyes out or make the symptoms worse for people who already have dry eyes. However, with a little dry eye treatment, it's possible to wear contact lenses comfortably even with naturally dry eyes.
See Your Optometrist
First off, visit your optometrist to have your eyes evaluated. Explain the symptoms you're experiencing, and the optometrist will examine your eyes for some of the possible causes of dry eyes, including:
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