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Looking Out For Seasonal Affective Disorder

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Winter SAD patterns tend to present as follows: Oversleeping (hypersomnia). Summer SAD patterns tend to present as follows: Trouble sleeping (insomnia). Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed. hopelessness. irritability or anxiety. poor concentration. social withdrawal. changes in sleep and/or appetite. Weight gain.

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How to Prevent Kidney Disease

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it rarely presents any symptoms during the early stages. March is National Kidney Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness of kidney disease and promote healthy kidney function.

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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors

Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the month of October presents “an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy.” At Mavencare, we’re particularly interested in how physical therapy - sometimes also called physiotherapy - benefits seniors and their unique needs.

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What are the Signs of Lung Cancer?

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

It’s rare for symptoms to present in the early stages of cancer so detecting the signs of lung cancer does mean keeping an eye out for symptoms, but it also means evaluating your risk, and getting tested, maybe even regularly, with your doctor. Getting tested for lung cancer early is the key. Detecting Lung Cancer.