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High Heels: Is Fashion Worth the Risk?
Picture this: You’re walking through the mall one day with a new dress in hand that you just bought. You got a great deal on it, and now all you need is the perfect pair of shoes to go along with it. As you pass by your favorite store, you see them—the most amazing pair of heels that will go perfectly with your new dress. The price tag is a little high, but you can’t resist—you decide to splurge on them anyway.
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Why Adult Acne is on the Rise
Most of us have had at least one pimple. As a teenager, it’s as much of a rite of passage as getting your driver’s license or going to prom.
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Is Sugar Slowing Your Weight Loss?
Sugar—it’s that sweet flavor that we all crave from time to time.
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Is Your Sleep Tracker Ruining Your Rest?
Sleep has become a hot topic in recent years, in part due to the rising popularity of tracking technologies. Ten percent of American adults now use devices to ensure a quality night’s sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. However, using these monitoring devices can trigger or worsen sleeplessness, and has even given rise to a new term, orthosomnia, an obsession with attaining the “perfect sleep.” In these cases, patients report feelings of failure, anxiety and insomnia if tracking benchmarks are not met.
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In the Future, Hepatitis B and C May Be Less of Public Health Problem
As many as six million Americans have chronic hepatitis B and C, two viral infections that affect the liver.
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Decoding Abdominal Pain: Is It Your Gallbladder, Appendicitis or Something Else?
The main rule in real estate is also the No. 1 clue your doctor needs to diagnose your abdominal pain: Location. Location. Location.
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Why Does My Doctor Ask if Everything Is Okay at Home?
As part of your annual wellness exam, your doctor may ask you if “everything is okay at home.” What does this mean? Doctors want to know whether you feel safe and supported in your personal life. The CDC defines domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, as abuse or aggression that occurs in a personal relationship, whether the abuser is a spouse or dating partner, or the relationship is heterosexual or same-sex. Your doctor’s office also may provide organizations to call for outside support if needed, whether that is an organization you can visit to speak with someone or a counseling hotline to call.
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Is Saturated Fat Still Considered Bad for You?
In recent years, you’ve probably seen a number of health articles, blogs and TV reports about the ills of saturated fat. We all know about the association of saturated fats found in butter, cheese and fatty meats to the risk of heart disease.
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Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
