When it comes to eating disorders, people have conflicting perceptions surrounding the condition. Although it has been around for quite some time, there is a stigma attached to this mental illness. Physicians need to set the record straight and give their patients and their family the facts. There’s been a positive global movement to treat …
If you don’t know by now, there are tons of evidence that a diet high in sugar comes with extremely harmful health risks. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you should banish all sugar in your diet because it’s bad for your body. Put simply, there’s bad sugar and then there’s good sugar. For example, …
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Preparing well for a date is important. Fixing your schedule, choosing the right dress to wear, and making sure that you are presentable are just some of the things that you need to keep in mind. As a woman, however, looking presentable is a must even though you are not going on a date. One …
Trips to the dentist are different for everyone. You might have gone in the past to have your teeth taken out. And you might recall your dentist giving you a dose of anesthesia before the surgery to dull the pain. The anesthesia he gave you is one of many anesthetic medications for oral surgeries. You …
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Maintaining your health is crucial if you want to live a happy and fruitful life. The problem is that medical needs can also be expensive. So how can you balance the two? Here are some tips to keep in mind if you want excellent health care services without breaking the bank. 1. Find a good …
Five years have passed since the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Since then, people have been taking necessary measures to protect their families against lead poisoning, from installing whole-home water filtration systems to clamoring for the city government to fix plumbing lines. Protection against lead contamination is a wise decision. But did you know there are …
More Than Lead: Other Chemicals That Could Be in Your Drinking Water Read More »
Flaky rashes, blisters, and itchy skin are trademarks of living with eczema. Every day is a struggle to avoid all possible triggers of your condition. Depending on the severity of your eczema, you may even have weekly appointments at skin care treatment facilities in your locality. What is Eczema? Eczema is a chronic skin disease …
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After a long day at work sitting stiffly in the office, you’ll probably feel a dull pain on your back, shoulders, and hips. You crave a nice massage, so you decide to go to the nearest clinic or mall to get it. But you know what’s better than going out to get pain relief? Heading …
Hands-Free Pain Relief: A History of Robotic Massage Chairs Read More »
Yes, being a parent comes with priceless rewards. Sometimes it can be downright difficult, though. With all the constant feeding, frequent diaper changes, anxiety, and little to no sleep, you’re probably or most definitely exhausted. However, if you have a colicky baby, this can easily increase the stress and anxiety you’re already experiencing. Don’t worry, …
Skin inflammation, atopic dermatitis, or eczema, whichever you call it, is one of the most difficult beauty problems. Aside from having to use the right products to prevent a flare-up, it’s also very challenging to find the right makeup products that won’t exacerbate your symptoms and camouflage them at the same time. To start, below …