face-washing

7 dos and don’ts for washing your face

Washing your face makes plenty of sense but not according to a 2017 survey by CeraVe, a skin-care brand. This is because they found that 80 percent of adults make as much as one common mistake when washing their faces. A simple washing routine is essential for everyone, especially eczema and rosacea-prone people. In such situations, […]
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acne

6 types of acne and their symptoms

Acne occurs in adults, teenagers and even some infants. It develops when pores or hair follicles become blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Most people complain about acne on their faces, but you can get acne anywhere on your body. These include your back, neck, buttocks, shoulders, and chest. Even though many people describe all bumps […]
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sunscreen

5 places you skip when you apply sunscreen

You may enjoy slapping sunscreen on your face, arms, and legs before you head out. And that’s good. It is a start but, don’t stop there. The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) suggests that most adults need enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass to cover exposed skin on the whole body. But most people apply […]
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diagnostar-health-app

Announcing the New DiagnoStar Health App

As many countries increase efforts to accommodate the need for comprehensive and accessible healthcare, we are made aware of two important truths. First, every minute counts when someone’s health is on the line. Secondly, the gap between man and technology must be narrowed. Videos, texts, and audio exchange technology play a vital role in communication […]
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young-adult-hygiene

How to teach your teenager good hygiene

Good hygiene and habits are essential life skills. When your child becomes a teenager, you might assume they should have learned how to care for their body. After all, you have been teaching them how to do this for years. Unsurprisingly, most adolescents still need guidance about health and hygiene for their age. Teens need […]
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ear-pain

What to do when your child has ear pain

Most parents cannot diagnose the source of their child’s ear pain, especially in the middle of the night. Even doctors with their overused portable otoscope, (the instrument used to examine ears), may find it a difficult task to diagnose their children at home. However, there are ways to manage ear pain regardless of the cause.  […]
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dementia-patient

4 things you can learn from dementia patients

If you know dementia patients, like someone living with any type of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or Lewy body dementia, you know that these conditions bring many challenges. Symptoms such as memory loss, disorientation, word-finding difficulty, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and general confusion are hard. Both for the patient and their loved ones […]
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