Category: Wellness
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7 Unconventional Relaxation Trends Worth Giving a Try
Are you tired of conventional relaxation treatments? Maybe it’s time to step out of the box and try something new. Unconventional relaxation treatments have become extremely popular because some people just want to try something new. If you’re looking to chill out, try these seven unique methods of relieving stress. They might be just what…
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What Puts You at Risk for TSS?
We’re about to go back in time for a minute. Do you remember the sex ed lesson you received on toxic shock syndrome in fifth or sixth grade? If you were a Generation X baby or beyond, you were most likely told about toxic shock syndrome (TSS) when you learned about tampons during adolescence. Soon…
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7 Not-So-Strange Skin Conditions
As we get older, we notice rashes, bumps and spots that were never there before. As a result, we try to hide these flaws. But in truth, skin conditions are no reason to be embarrassed. Whether it’s those brand-new age spots or a wacky wart on your foot, skin isn’t perfect. So why be ashamed?…
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Skin Tags? Here’s What to Do
Are you struggling with unsightly skin tags? Let’s face it — skin tags are meddling little buggers that can ruin the perfect strapless dress. Lift your arms to take in the summer breeze and there they are, dangling in a way that is anything but sexy. Yuck! Skin tags are common. The National Institutes of…
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Super Lice? Here’s How to Avoid and Treat Lice
Your child comes home from school scratching his head. Uh oh is it lice? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between six and 12 million kids between the ages of three and 11 get lice every year. Yikes! If you’ve got a daughter, she’s at an increased risk of getting lice.…
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The Pros and Cons of Lasik Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery — everyone seems to be doing it. But should you? We all have at least one friend or family member who has ditched contacts and glasses for a popular solution to poor eyesight: LASIK eye surgery. This laser procedure corrects poor vision by reshaping the cornea. And in many cases, the results…
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What Is Your Sweat Saying About Your Health?
We try to hide it with antiperspirants and dark clothes. But we all do it — some more than others. The question is: why do we sweat, and what does sweat say about our health? Sweating is a natural process that is just what our body needs to cool off. And according to the Cleveland…
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Pet Talk: Signs a Dog is About to Bite — and How to Avoid It
It’s no secret that kids love dogs. But they also don’t know what dogs are capable of, which can put a trusting child in a very dangerous situation. Sure, your neighbor’s dog might be cute. However, that adorable dog may have aggressive tendencies. All it takes is one bite to the face to create a…
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Is it Asperger’s — Or Is Your Child an Introvert?
Does your child lack basic social timing, demonstrating difficulties when it comes to picking up on common social cues? Is he or she often fixated on just one thing and engages in repetitive behaviors over and over? And does he or she seem to talk in a robotic tone? Your child may have Asperger syndrome.…
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Positively Angry-Turning Anger into Productivity
When was the last time you were so angry that you felt like you wanted to scream? Anger is a frustrating emotion that can wreak havoc. Not only is it stressful, but it also can mask our ability to see a situation with clarity. As a result, we may shut down or snap, depending on…