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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Good news! You can do intermittent fasting in many different ways. If this is the approach you want to take to a healthier lifestyle, you can find a suitable approach that will work best with your lifestyle. Here are seven types of intermittent fasting and how they work: 1. 5:2 Fasting: This is one of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Physical activity is being precluded more with the reduced time spent on physical education in school. So now more than ever, parents must ensure kids have sufficient opportunities to partake in physical activity throughout the week. The suggested guideline for the daily activity for children is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily. The 60 […]
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. […]
A 53-year-old German man formerly diagnosed with HIV has lived for four years without any discernible levels of the virus in his body, after receiving a stem cell transplant. This makes him the fifth confirmed case of a person cured of the virus. The “Düsseldorf patient,” is about the third person cleared of the virus […]
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 […]