You take care of the skin on your face to help you look more youthful and attractive, but often the hands are forgotten. Those with a youthful face can give their true age away when they neglect to care for the skin on their hands. Your hands are exposed to the elements, both indoors and…
Lower back pain affects millions of people, both from injury and degenerative problems. The pain can impact mobility and quality of life for sufferers. While some lower back issues may require surgery, non-invasive therapy is always a better option with less risk, and often, effective results. If you have lower back pain, there are treatments…
Would you like to change the appearance of your body, especially areas that have excess fat deposits? Diet and exercise can only go so far in changing your body shape. Often, there are areas that are resistant to fat loss, even with the most stringent diet and exercise program. One option to consider that can…
If you are considering surgery or treatment for a back, spine or sports injury, you want to find an orthopedic surgeon that has the qualifications and experience you need. While there may be many orthopedic clinics to choose from, not all offer the same services and options when it comes to treatment. You deserve to…
Medical advancements have made it possible to screen your genes to understand factors that can affect your health. There are genetic markers that can be detected that alert you to possible risks for your health and what genes you may pass on to your offspring. Pregnancy genetic screening has become more common, both before and…
Medical specialties like dermatology give you access to physicians that have advanced training and education in specific areas. When it comes to your skin, hair and nails, dermatologists are the professional experts in good health and treating diseases that affect these areas. While your general physician may be able to diagnose and treat some skin…
Excess exposure to sunlight is known to damage the skin. While serious health issues can occur like skin cancer, there is also the superficial concern over the affect the sun can do to the appearance of the skin. Brown spots, wrinkles, discolorations and dry skin can all be effects of sun damage to the skin,…
From the moment you become pregnant, everything in your body can affect the life that is growing inside of you. Your health issues, diet and anything that you consume can impact the health of your child and its development. Prenatal care is vital to ensure that you are giving your growing child everything it needs…
There are many different types of cysts that can form under the skin. Usually, a cyst is identified by a lump under the skin which is often painless. Cysts can occur anywhere on the body, on people of any age. There are several types of skin cysts that can occur, including epidermoid, pilar and chalazion.…
If you have ever considered a facelift but are nervous about the results, perhaps you should try a liquid facelift. A liquid facelift uses injectables and dermal fillers such as Botox, Radiesse and Juviderm to contour the face often achieving similar results to that of a surgical facelift. There are pros and cons to consider…
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