Depression affects millions of people around the globe, yet so much is misunderstood about this disease. Feeling “depressed” is not the same as having clinical depression, which may be why there are so many myths that are still believed about this disease. Yes, depression is a disease, not a mental infliction, and it needs to…
It is no secret that getting older can be painful. Joints and muscles hurt more than they did before, making staying active difficult. Health issues can cause other problems that limit mobility, such as poor circulation, vertigo and balance problems. However, remaining active is the best way to combat many health problems, but how do…
Menstrual periods come and go, often like clockwork for many women. Every 28 days or so, the inevitable 3-5 days of female flow comes, usually without much fuss. For many women, this is just an inconvenience and a part of life. However, when these periods begin to stray from the norm, it can be a…
By far, the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. is Botox. Over 7 million treatment were given in 2016, overshadowing any other surgical or non-surgical cosmetic procedure. Botox has many uses, including treatment excessive sweating and muscles spasms, but it is best known for its anti-aging properties to diminish wrinkles. If you have been…
Many runners, especially beginners and those in training, experience painful shin splints. While this injury can occur in other sports, it is very common in runners. Shin splints cause pain in the front outside or back inside of the calf or shin. This pain is caused by tighten calf muscles combined with weaker shin muscles…
Keeping your skin looking great is a wonderful asset at any age. One of the best ways to have a clear, healthy complexion is having a daily skin care routine. Using the right cleansers and moistures for your skin type is a good start – but sometimes preventive care is the best way to keep…
For the last few decades, the number of skin cancer diagnoses have increased, with more incidences of skin cancer than all other cancers combined. One in five Americans is expected to get skin cancer, with about 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma cancer diagnosed each year and another estimated 87,110 cases of melanoma are expected in…
Do you wear long pants, even on hot days, just to hide your spider or varicose veins? Not only can these noticeable veins be embarrassing, they can come with many painful side effects. You may have burning, aching and cramping in the legs, along with a heaviness or tingling sensation. If you are tired of…
Remember the days when teens and adults laid in the sun, dripping in baby oil? Or when it was “cool” for everyone to spend time in a tanning bed? Even if it was before your time, it wasn’t that long ago that no one seemed to worry about exposure to the sun or UV rays.…
When you find out you are pregnant, a million thoughts run through your mind and you are on a rollercoaster of emotions. You are excited and scared, happy and terrified. Especially when it is your first pregnancy, it can all be overwhelming. For many first-timers, the biggest fear is having something go wrong with their…
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