As early as 2006, researchers were developing a microchip implant that would allow blind people and people with severe visual impairments see. In 2012, the first two subjects underwent the surgery that placed a chip into the human eye and connected it to diodes that provided light and channeled the information to the visual cortex of their brains. Just as the hearing impaired were given the cochlear implant, now the visually impaired have the "
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Meniere's disease is a disorder involving the inner ear. This chronic condition causes a plethora of symptoms, including vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. The exact cause of Meniere's disease is not known; however, those with allergies or an autoimmune disease are more likely to develop Meniere's disease. Meniere's disease is often accompanied by abnormal levels of fluid in the inner ear, which can cause vertigo and balance issues. The following article discusses physical therapy options to help increase balance and relieve neck stiffness.
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Having a safe and healthy home is important, especially if you are choosing to reduce your environmental impact. However, living small can pose a unique set of challenges to your health. Here are some tips for healthy living in compact houses.
The Air You Breathe
If you are living in a tiny space, the impact on the outside world may be small, but the inside air quality may suffer. During warmer months, opening a window for a few hours a day can allow fresh air to circulate throughout your home.
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Those who experience rosacea could notice that the condition becomes particularly prominent after they've eaten particular foods. For many patients, simply identifying and avoiding the triggers of rosacea flare-ups is the best method of handling the condition.
If you're trying to track down the causes of your rosacea flare-ups, pay special attention to your skin's response when you've consumed these common triggers:
Spicy foods
Spicy foods can cause the skin to turn red and can make the skin on the face feel irritated.
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Headstones are generally made of stones like marble, limestone or sandstone. Over the years, a headstone can start to weather because of moisture and freezing temperatures. But one of the more annoying problems you'll encounter with a headstone is when moss starts to grow on it. In a properly maintained public cemetery, this won't happen. But in a family plot on private land, you may have to remove moss from a headstone yourself in order to protect the stone and keep it free from stains.
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