Frostbite is a common but often underestimated condition where your skin freezes during exposure to cold weather or water. Frostbite symptoms can include numbness, swelling, blisters and blackened skin. While winter weather can be fun, it can also be dangerous. Dress accordingly to prevent frostbite. What is frostbite? Frostbite is a potentially permanent condition that happens when your… Read More »
The human eye is like a camera that collects, focuses, and transmits light through a lens to create an image of its surroundings. In a camera, the image is created on film or an image sensor. In the eye, the image is created on the retina, a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Like… Read More »
Practice Essentials Early pregnancy loss is defined as the termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation or with a fetal weight of below 500 g. According to the definition set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, recurrent pregnancy loss is a disease distinct from infertility and is defined by the spontaneous loss of two or more pregnancies. … Read More »
Glycerin has long been used by our mothers and grandmothers and was an essential part of their beauty repertoire. This is because of the many glycerin skin benefits that held them in good stead long before all the fancy creams and lotions flooded our markets. Glycerin has been as popular as it has a beauty essential over the years because it… Read More »
Keeping your back happy Back pain can interrupt your day or interfere with your plans. In fact, there’s an 84 percent chance that you will develop low back pain in your lifetime. But back pain isn’t always something you can ignore or wait for it to resolve on its own. Thankfully, there are several ways to treat back… Read More »
The results were published in the advanced online edition of the journal Obesity. Kerri N. Boutelle, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, and colleagues set out to assess whether parent-only groups are an equally viable method for weight loss. “Our results showed that the parent-only group was not… Read More »
In this article, we will look at ways people can get pink lips naturally by using some simple home remedies and lip care techniques. We will also look at whether having pink lips is beneficial, other factors that may discolor the lips, and whether there are any long-term cosmetic procedures that change the color of the lips. Many… Read More »
Oranges are round, orange-colored citrus fruits that grow on trees. They originally came from China, but today these nutritious powerhouses are grown in warm climates around the world. Types of Oranges There are many different varieties of oranges. Some are sweet, and some are sour. Common types include: Navel Mandarin Cara Cara Blood oranges Valencia Seville Jaffa Every type… Read More »
Many people may think of bipolar disorder when they think about mood swings. While it’s true that people with that condition have mood highs and lows, it isn’t the only thing that causes them. Many people may think of bipolar disorder when they think about mood swings. While it’s true that people with that condition have mood highs… Read More »
Overview A stiff neck can be painful and interfere with your daily activities, as well as your ability to get a good night’s sleep. In 2010, more than 17 percent of women and more than 12 percent of men reported some type of neck pain and stiffness. That number is rising with the prevalent use of mobile devices and computers,… Read More »