A lipoma is a benign, fatty tumor that grows underneath the skin. Most lipomas are small and painless, often located on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms and armpits. It is not known exactly what causes these growths but they are usually inherited through the person’s genes. About 1% of the population will have…
It is very common for women to have urinary incontinence, especially as they get older. However, bladder control issues can happen at any age and can be caused by many different factors. There are two main types of female urinary incontinence, stress and urge. The stress form is predicated by some outside pressure on the…
The ‘double chin’ or excess fat below your chin is a common problem among both men and women. For some, it comes with age; for others, it can be genetic, with young adults having excess fat under their chin that never goes away, even with weight loss. This extra pocket of fat and skin can…
It is possible to embrace your ethnic heritage, but still desire a different aesthetic appearance to your face. Many people wish to make small changes to the shape of their eyes, nose or lips to achieve a desired look. There has been a growth in the plastic surgery field for aesthetic changes to typical ethnic…
Many women, and men, long for the flat tummy they had in their youth. Pregnancy or mid-life weight gain around your middle can make it seem impossible to get back a flat stomach. Even with diet and exercise, it can be difficult to achieve a smooth abdomen. If you have struggled to button your jeans…
Wrinkles in the skin are a natural occurrence as you get older. The common muscles you use every day to smile, squint and frown eventually leave indents on your face where the muscles contract. This happens as the skin begins to lose elasticity due to lower collagen levels and other factors. However, you don’t have…
A herniated disc is a spinal disc that has ruptured the outer shell of the disc. When this happens, the softer interior of the disc can push outward and put pressure on the tissues or nerves near the spine. In some cases, there are no symptoms or problems for the person with the ruptured or…
Heart disease and cardiovascular issues should be taken seriously. Keeping a healthy heart is vital to living a long life and feeling your best. Of course, eating a healthy diet and staying active is important to keeping your heart healthy, but there are supplements that can be beneficial to add to your regimen. Here are…
For varicose veins that are painful or are causing ulceration, surgery may be recommended to remove these veins. While there are other options for treating varicose veins, if you choose surgery, you should know what to expect before and after. Your vascular surgeon will go over the expectations with you, but before you decide to…
Discussing sexual reproduction issues with young women is important so they understand the changes that are happening with their bodies. One question that plagues many parents of teen girls is when their daughter should have her first OB/GYN visit. The problem with this question is that there is no one-size-fits all answer. Here are some…
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