Waking up with dry mouth in the mornings is an unpleasant way to start your day. Plus, dry mouth can wake you up throughout the night and cause bad breath and other oral health problems. If you want to know how to prevent dry mouth while sleeping, you need to know what causes this issue.…
Lumps and bumps that appear on your body can be signs or symptoms of health conditions. While some lumps may be benign and no reason for concern, others can be symptoms of a serious medical problem. If you find a lump on neck areas like the side or back, there are a few possible causes.…
Do you have insect bites all over your body? If you are getting bites while indoors, it is likely you have fleas or bed bugs in your house. Both insects can bite your skin and leave behind small sores. To determine the best way to rid your home of these biting insects, you need to…
While many people depend on coffee, tea and other caffeinated beverages to give them an energy boost, not everyone responds to caffeine the same way. If you have thought, “Caffeine doesn’t affect me like it does other people,” there may be reasons you do not get the same boost as others. To understand why caffeine…
Do you have a grass allergy? Many people suffer from outdoor allergies from different types of plant pollen, including grass. How do you know if you have a grass pollen allergy? There are specific signs that you may be allergic to the grass that is growing right outside your home. Here are some of the…
Every living entity on Earth has a circadian rhythm, a 24-hour internal cycle that responds to light, dark and different phases of each day. For humans, one of the hormones that is involved in our circadian rhythm is melatonin. Our bodies make melatonin when we are exposed to darkness, but due to irregularities in sleep…
There are many ways you can slow down the aging process on your skin and face, from wearing sunscreen to hydrating and moisturizing, but nothing stops aging altogether. Many skin treatments can hide aging, like facial fillers or Botox® injections, but eventually the skin will lose elasticity and the facial tissues will begin to droop.…
Have you noticed small growths on your eyelids? While there are multiple types of skin growths, a common benign growth on eyelids are skin tags. These small bumps are not dangerous, but they may be uncomfortable or cause cosmetic concern. If you are concerned about skin tags on eyelids, learn about what causes these growths…
Rhinoplasty, or the “nose job,” has been one of the most-requested facial plastic surgeries for decades. The central position of the nose makes it very visible and it can impact the balance and harmony of the facial features. Some people may be hesitant to have plastic surgery to reshape their nose, but there is another,…
The upper eyelid has an important effect on the appearance of the eyes. When it is firm and defined, it can enhance a wider eye. If the skin is looser or the eyelid droops, it can make the eyes smaller. In some people of Asian descent, the upper eyelid may be a single eyelid with…
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