There are many medications and treatments for acne which, to some extent, can be confusing and overwhelming. In this situation, it is easy to make mistakes. You may choose the wrong way to treat your acne problem and make it even worse. These are some common mistakes people make while treating acne:
Teen girls who smoke may be at higher risk for future bone disease A study found that teen girls who smoke might be at greater risk for osteoporosis. According to the study, those girls build up less bone during this critical growth period in their lives. Smoking has the greatest effect on the quality of …
Morning sickness is also known as nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of pregnancy (emesis gravidarum), or pregnancy sickness. It is usually linked to an increase in estrogen levels, low blood sugar counts, and a greater susceptibility to some smells. Morning sickness is more likely to occur during the first three months of a pregnancy. In spite …
A study was conducted to uncover how sugar can influence the brain. As the result, the researchers suggest that a very sugary diet over the long term could affect the brain’s ability to learn and remember information. The findings, published in Journal of Physiology, also show that omega-3 fatty acids may help to negate the …
Energy Drinks May Cause Health Problems Concerns over the negative effects of energy drinks have been growing in recent years. Energy drinks can provide a temporary energy rush for the consumers, but they also contain a substantial amount of caffeine, sugar and other ingredients that may harm your health. Even the Food and Drug Administration …
Poor sitting posture can lead to several health problems such as back and neck pain, and deep vein thrombosis. Lack of movement (especially when you are sitting for a long period) and the decrease of blood flow can result in pains, aches and more serious conditions.
The recommended daily calorie intakes may vary for each person depending on several factors, such as: age, size, height, sex, lifestyle, and overall general health. Recommended daily calorie intakes also vary across the world. The National Health Service (NHS), UK, suggests that the average male adult needs approximately 2,500 calories per day to keep his …
A study found that excessive sugary drinks does not only make you fat but also make your injured knee worse. Researchers conducted a study on patients suffering from osteoarthritis in their knees, which is a common degenerative condition affecting six million older adults in the UK. The result showed that the patients’ condition progressed faster …
Stem Cells Can Repair Damaged cartilage Researchers who created cartilage from adult stem cells in mice have raised optimism in developing regenerative therapies for cartilage injury and osteoarthritis. Their study demonstrated the potential use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) – adult cells that have been genetically altered to have the characteristics of embryonic stem …
Aromatherapy scents come from essential oils that are extracted from the bark, flowers, berries, leaves and fruits of plants. There are various scents of aromatherapy and each of them offers specific benefits. However, those scents affect human physiology and behavior in different ways. Some people may think certain scents are more effective and powerful than …