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What A Sleep Study Is Like: Things I Wish I Knew Before My Sleep Test

Have sleep problems? Me too. I recently spent the night at a Sleep Center to participate in a sleep study to see if I might have obstructive sleep apnea. Here's what my sleep test was like (with sleep study pictures), plus some of my best tips to help you prepare for your own sleep study test. See what I wish I'd known before staying in a sleep study room and being attached to all of those sleep study wires!

So THAT’s How They Tell You That You’ve Got Cancer… Jim’s Melanoma Skin Cancer Photos & Treatment Options

My husband received a melanoma diagnosis from a mole on his arm. You can see in his skin cancer photos how the mole grew and changed colors over 6 years. Here's what we've learned about the best melanoma treatment options, what the melanoma stages of cancer mean, and what melanoma looks like. We hope you'll find this information helpful if you or someone in your family is diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer.

Should You Let A Chiropractor Crack Your Neck? Is The ‘Neck Twist’ A Safe Way To Remedy Neck Pain?

I suffer from ongoing neck pain. My favorite 'adjustment' at the chiropractor's office (up til now) has been what I refer to as 'the neck crack' or 'that one that twists your neck'. Then, I read about the dangers of having a chiropractor crack your neck, so I studied up on it. Here's what I've learned about neck manipulation -- both from having it done myself and from talking to my chiropractor and others about it.

Secondary Drowning And Dry Drowning: 2 Kids Swimming Hazards You Can Prevent If You Know The Symptoms

What do you mean you can drown and not even be in the water? That's what happens in dry drowning and secondary drowning. Here's what you need to know about secondary drowning symptoms in babies, toddlers, kids, and adults. Want to know the best defense against dry drowning? Teach your kids how to swim! You can also prevent this dangerous kids swimming scenario by watching for these signs.