Many people think of physical therapy as a way to bounce back from an injury. However, using specific movements, stretches and exercises can be beneficial for many illnesses and diseases, including those that affect children. Physical therapy can be used for a variety of problems that young children face, giving them more mobility and freedom…
Knee pain and injuries are common amongst athletes, but also plague people of all ages and physical health. These joints are constantly under stress that can cause injury to the tendons, ligaments and tissues in and surrounding the knee. They also can be affected by different illnesses and diseases. While not all knee ailments can…
A bumpy, itchy rash is the first sign that a person may have scabies. This common disease is an infestation of human mites that burrow under the skin and cause irritation. Although there are certain risk factors, anyone can contract scabies, regardless of their race, gender, age or social-economic status. Here are a few facts…
Many women who have had breast cancer undergo a lumpectomy or mastectomy where part or most of the breast tissue is removed. While this can be part of an effective treatment to stop the spread of cancer, it can leave physical and mental scars when the patient no longer has the breasts they once had.…
Cold sores and fever blisters on and around the mouth area are symptoms of oral herpes, known as herpes simplex virus 1 or HSV-1. Most people are exposed at some point to this virus and have experienced the painful and embarrassing sores on or around their mouth. However, there are misconceptions about this virus, how…
If you are finally ready to take the first step in becoming a mother, you should begin preparing mentally and physically for the journey ahead. While many pregnancies are unplanned, when you have the opportunity to prepare before you become pregnant, you can give you and your baby a healthy running start. The first step…
Do you wish you could change the shape of your nose but don’t want to have rhinoplasty or a “nose job”? A liquid or non-surgical nose job may be the right solution for you. Injectable cosmetic fillers have become popular for transforming facial features without the risk, pain or downtime of surgery. Now even the…
Breast cancer awareness has improved over the last few decades, leading to an increased occurrence of early detection and survival of this deadly disease. However, there are still many myths about breast cancer that still are commonly believed even with a concentrated effort to educate the population. Here are some of the common myths that…
Lip LifA beautiful smile is one of the best attributes you can own, and that includes lovely lips. However, not everyone is born with well-defined, full lips. Even those who were blessed enough to have defined lips in their younger years may find their lips thinning and stretching in length as they age. An upper…
By adulthood, many people have moles on their body. The average person can have between 10-40 moles on different places on their body, with most appearing by the age of thirty. A mole is simply a collection of skin cells that can tend to be a darker pigment than the surrounding skin. They can be…
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