Weakness and fatigue are terms that are often used as if they mean the same thing. But in fact they describe two different sensations. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say “I feel weak” or “I am fatigued” because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the possible causes of your… Read More »
With unlimited access to information at our fingertips at any given moment, it can be hard to keep up. Sometimes, the constant noise of social media and the 24-hour news cycle can even seem unescapable. The good news—which we could all use right about now—is that some things are worth knowing a lot more than others. From practical tips to tidbits… Read More »
Common treatments for overweight and obesity include losing weight through healthy eating, being more physically active, and making other changes to your usual habits. Weight-management programs may help some people lose weight or keep from regaining lost weight. Some people who have obesity are unable to lose enough weight to improve their health or are unable to keep… Read More »
A kidney infection is a serious medical condition that requires prompt treatment. These infections often start as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a bladder infection and then spread to affect one or both kidneys. Symptoms may include: fever chills back or side pain groin pain abdominal pain nausea and vomiting frequent urination urine that’s cloudy, smells bad, or contains blood You may be… Read More »
Hirsute (HOER-soot-iz-um) is a condition in women that results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern — face, chest and back. With hirsutism, extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone. Self-care methods and effective treatment options are available for women who wish to treat hirsutism. Symptoms Hirsutism is… Read More »
Obesity is a term that means you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It makes you more likely to have conditions including: Heart disease and stroke High blood pressure Diabetes Some cancers Gallbladder disease and gallstones Osteoarthritis Gout Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea (when a person stops breathing for short episodes during sleep) and asthma Not everyone who is obese has these problems.… Read More »
Although there are millions of species of fungi, only about 300 of them can actually cause infections in humans. There are several types of fungal infections that can affect your skin. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common fungal skin infections and the ways they can be treated and prevented. Fungi live everywhere.… Read More »
Styling your long hair was never ever so very easy. Locating it unsubstantiated? Well, allow us to be a bit in-depth. If you have attractive hair with enviable length, you can design it in a variety of means. Align it, crinkle it, turn it, tease it, fold it, braid it, shade it, and also do whatever else you… Read More »
Tired legs are a fairly common symptom with a variety of underlying factors. You may have an increased risk for tired legs if you’re female, overweight, or older. Tired legs can also occur in people who regularly sit or stand for extended periods of time. Read on to learn more about this symptom, including common causes and treatments.… Read More »
If you turn to booze to help you snooze, you could be messing with the quality of your sleep. We’ll tell you why and give you tips for getting better sleep after a night out. Why it makes you sleepy Anyone who’s ever indulged in a drink or two knows that alcohol can make you real sleepy, real… Read More »