Staying Healthy in Old Age

Hello, my name is Maggie and I live in Queensland, Australia. When I was younger, I was always as fit as a fiddle. I would run marathons and go swimming in the sea. However, as I got older, I started to notice that I couldn't quite do what I used to. I started to get aches and pains in my back whenever I tried to exercise. My friend suggested I see the doctor and he sent me to the local health care clinic. The specialist there was able to identify the problem and he provided some fantastic treatment. He also gave me some great advice about staying healthy in old age, so I decided to start this blog.

2022

4 Signs You Might Be Suffering from Bacterial Vaginosis

13 December 2022

Bacterial vaginosis is a relatively common type of vaginal inflammation that occurs when one type of bacteria that occurs naturally in your vagina develops too much. This will cause a bacterial imbalance that needs to be corrected, and treatment is usually a simple matter of applying a cream or taking antibiotic tablets. Bacterial vaginosis is not an STI, but it can make women more vulnerable to several STIs, including HIV, chlamydia, herpes and gonorrhoea.
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Get To Know Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Testing Methods Explored

17 May 2022

If you've been experiencing symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation for an extended period, you may have irritable bowel syndrome. IBS is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. This condition can be difficult to diagnose because it presents similar symptoms to other disorders such as celiac disease. While no one test can diagnose IBS with complete accuracy, there are several methods healthcare professionals use to test for IBS. This article explores those testing methods in depth.
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