When you go to your local beauty store, you may see the different types of skin care kits. These kits usually have a morning and night cream, face wash, exfoliation, and possibly other components. When you look at the types available, you will notice they are made for dry, oily, or combination skin. The truth is, there is more you need to know about your skin before you start a skincare routine.…
Read More »Lymphoma is a type of cancer that grows in your body’s lymphocytes, the cells that help your body fight off infection. Over time, this cancer can spread throughout your body. Lymphoma is more likely to be metastatic because you have lymph nodes in many different parts of your body. Lymphocytes are even found within your bones in your marrow. Lymphoma usually needs to be treated very aggressively. Here are a few ways that stem cell treatment can aid you in the fight against lymphoma.…
Read More »Spine injuries are among the most serious, which is why your spinal rehabilitation efforts need to be every bit as serious. In this regard, you’ll also want to make sure that you are able to do it in a manner that is safe and conducive to a speedy and complete recovery. If you are trying to do what is right for your overall health and well-being following a spinal injury, follow these tips and touch base with professionals at a spine rehabilitation center who can assist you with your rehab.…
Read More »Melanoma is a skin cancer that affects people of all ages and genders. You can get melanoma if you are genetically prone to the disease — such as if you have family members who have done through the condition themselves — you spend a lot of time out in the sun without wearing sun protection, you have lighter skin, or you have other conditions that may make you more prone to get this disease.…
Read More »Losing weight and keeping the weight off is a common challenge for many people. When you have tried on your own to reach your goals without success, trying a medical weight loss option can be the right choice for you. Low-Calorie Diets A low- or very low-calorie diet may not seem like a medical weight loss option, but this type of caloric restriction is best prescribed by a physician. Sometimes, these diets may be 800 to 1000 calories per day, and without medical supervision, you risk severe nutrient deficiencies or you may not be fit enough to adopt such low calories.…
Read More »If you’re a swimmer, you pay close attention to your arms, legs, and feet in the water. Outside of the water, you need to pay closer attention to your feet. Outside the water, your feet may be suffering and could put you out of the pool for a while until your feet heal. Read on for foot issues you need to keep an eye out for if you are a swimmer (and even if you aren’t).…
Read More »Learning that you have breast cancer can be incredibly shocking and scary. Being told that your best course of treatment is a single or double mastectomy can be difficult to process, even if it is the best option to restore your health and keep the cancer from spreading. Losing one or both breasts to a mastectomy can cause a wide variety of feelings and emotions in women who are already worried about their health due to a breast cancer diagnosis.…
Read More »When you own cats, you know that they can sometimes be rambunctious or can get frightened and become defensive and even aggressive. As such, bites can and do occur from time to time. If you have recently been bitten by one of your cats (or by somebody else’s cat), you may be wondering what you can and should do about the situation. Even a seemingly small and minor bite can turn into something serious quite quickly.…
Read More »Stress at work can quickly spill over into your private time. Whether it’s a high-demand job, an unrelenting supervisor, or problematic coworkers, stress can come from a variety of different sources. Essential to your mental health is your ability to leave the pressures of work, at work. Learn some strategies you can apply to make this process easier. 1. Focus on Your Tasks Make your workday about your job, and nothing else.…
Read More »Whether you are an avid skier or an amateur one, there are numerous potential injuries that you should be aware of. Some of them are more serious than others, but there are measures you can’t take to reduce the risk of all skiing injuries. Three Serious Injuries Fractures Fractures, particularly on the limbs, are common injuries with victims of skiing accidents. For example, you may fracture your hand if you instinctively reach out with it to stop your fall during a skiing accident.…
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