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Image zoom Start with the Right Ingredients Inflammation is a normal process of the body used by the immune system to combat foreign organisms like bacteria, viruses, and irritants. When an outsider is detected in the body, white blood cells release chemicals that cause an influx of blood to the area and leakage of cellular fluid into the surrounding tissues. The physical symptoms of redness, swelling, and heat are direct results of this process, explains Dr. Nelson. The ingredients for an anti-inflammatory diet make the difference, and Dr. Nelson says that a diet with minimally processed ingredients help to retain integrity of the meats and carb sources, and a mostly wet food diet tends to have a higher protein to carb ratio both of which can offer numerous health benefits for your beloved pets. Foods that are rich in Omega fatty acids, such as fish oil, and that encourage portion control for maintaining proper weight will also aid in the reduction of i
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Working remotely in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant that many of us are using our internet connections more than ever before, and we rely on that internet connection to be as strong and consistent as possible. After all, what could be more frustrating than losing Wi-Fi in the middle of an important meeting or project? In many areas, we may not be able to control which company is our internet service provider (ISP), but we can make a few adjustments to our Wi-Fi settings and setup that can improve our work-from-home experience.
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The occasional home repair is unavoidable. Over time, things will go wrong in our homes and need fixing. But the pandemic, and the way in which COVID-19 spreads, means that permitting essential workers access to your home poses an increased risk of contracting the virus. Those who are infected with the novel coronavirus can spread it without having any symptoms. Anytime someone comes into your home, there s a risk that they could be bringing the virus without meaning to with them, explains Sherif Mossad, M.D., an infectious disease expert at Cleveland Clinic.
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Our dogs need our love and support. When we bring them home to live with us, it s a commitment to their care in sickness and in health. Hip dysplasia in dogs can be disconcerting to see because you know that it is uncomfortable for your pup, but it s treatable. Hip dysplasia is abnormal growth or development of the hips, explains Dr. Callie Harris, DVM, a veterinarian at Purina. When a dog has hip dysplasia, the ball and socket of the hip joints do not fit smoothly, which can result in deterioration and loss of joint function.