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Hearing aids are a useful device for people who are diagnosed with certain degrees of deafness. However, we have to admit that when it comes to appearance, hearing aids clearly aren’t the winner. Kids, especially, feel embarrassed about wearing them because of the fear of looking different. Sarah Ivermee from UK has a 4-year-old son
Cranial plagiocephaly, also known as “flat head syndrome”, is a common condition observed in about half of babies in their first year of life. Fortunately, it is not life-threatening and treatable with corrective helmets that a newborn must wear for a few weeks or months. As much as these helmets will help your baby, they’re
As this woman gradually loses weight, her life begins changing in more ways than one. Vicki Carter is the epitome of a strong woman. For nearly two decades, she was held as a prisoner in her own body. But when she almost reached a breaking point, Vicki realized that she needed to take back her
How do you cope with stress? People have different ways of coping with it. Some like to go to the gym and release all their rage in a good workout. Others spend their time in a bath surrounded by scented candles, all while listening to calming music or reading a good book. To release the
There’s nothing better than celebrating your birthday knowing that people remembered you on your special day – and that is exactly what a boy with Down syndrome experienced during his birthday last June 14. A few days before his third birthday, Freddie Taylor’s mother, Joanne Taylor, had requested for some cards for his son who
A father’s love was perfectly displayed when he got a matching tattoo of his son’s heart surgery scar. 6-year-old Joey Watts underwent life-saving heart surgery last month for supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS), a heart defect that develops while a baby is still in the womb and causes a narrowing of a section of the aorta.
After their father passed away in need of a kidney transplant, two sisters decided to undergo kidney removal to donate to strangers, so that two families wouldn’t have to go through what theirs did. Illinois-based Hannah, 24, and Bethany Goralski, 25, only wanted two things – to help strangers in need of an organ donor
After doctors told him that he had only two years to live, this man set out on a serious weight loss plan to extend his life. At age 38 and weighing 651 lbs (46.5 stone), Carlos Orosco was sitting in the doctor’s office discussing leg amputation. His weight caused cellulitis, which is a common skin
Being in the hospital can be an unpleasant experience for anyone, especially for children. The sight of intravenous bags, needles, and other medical equipment alone is enough to make them feel stressed out. And for parents and caregivers, seeing their kids in such a fearful state while receiving treatment for their health issues is especially
Coffee is the most popular caffeinated drinks in the world but tea is the most consumed and probably the world’s healthiest drink. Green tea, for one, can be a great alternative to coffee due to its known health benefits. Though the overall benefits of green tea are still in progress, there’s no reason why you
Christian and Justin Moore’s 2-year-old son, Logan, was diagnosed with hypotonia – a syndrome that affects muscle tone and makes stability difficult. Because of his condition, their baby had to see a physical therapist regularly for muscle strengthening exercises. Logan’s physical therapist suggested a gait trainer to help him with walking, but his parents weren’t
Couples who argue may have a healthier relationship, psychologists say. But why? Relationships are usually full of love and butterflies at the beginning. Your heart flutters for every bunch of flowers received or every touching word spoken. However, as the relationship moves past what they call the “honeymoon stage,” things easily become harder and arguments
