Getting your ears pierced is a rite of passage for many girls, and even some boys too. The words "ear piercing" may well conjure memories of a trip to the mall, where you sat in a chair in the jewelry shop trying to look brave, watching anxiously while a teenage girl swabbed a piercing gun with alcohol.
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Managing your weight and being happy with your look is hard for anyone, especially a teen who's subject to peer pressure and images of skinny celebs. But bodies come in different sizes, and you can be healthy at a variety of weights.
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It’s daunting to take a pair of pants out of the dryer, only to find they’re now a size or two smaller. Whether your pants shrunk when you washed them or you bought them just a bit too tight, you don’t have to give them to charity or pitch them in the trash. Try some home remedies to stretch the pants to fit.
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When the temperatures drop, many pull out their trusty down coat to stay warm and cozy. Down is the layer of plush, insulating feathers found just beneath a bird’s outer, more waterproof feathers. Generally, down coats are more expensive than many other types of winter outerwear and feature a shell created from nylon.
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Sulfur is present in a number of acne treatments, including face washes, creams, ointments and more. The element has been used historically for its antibacterial and skin cell turnover properties.
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Many people who work long hours in an office use their jobs as an excuse as to why they can't reach their fitness and physique goals. However, having a demanding work, social and family life doesn't mean you can't get in great shape.
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Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to your heart. Coronary artery disease, or CAD, occurs when these arteries harden or narrow. If a coronary artery becomes blocked or severely diseased, it may need bypassing. In quadruple bypass surgery, four arteries are bypassed.
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Calories are to your body what gasoline is to a car -- fuel. Calories are important to keep your organs functioning, muscles moving and metabolism blazing. If you eat too many calories, then you may increase your risk of certain health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
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One of the tried-and-true methods for weight loss entails cutting out sweets. The amount of weight you lose on a reduced-sugar or sugar-free diet plan will depend upon the amount of sugar you currently eat.
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You may wear a small size and look slender to your friends, but underneath those petite clothes, you're lacking muscle and holding a large amount of fat. The condition, colloquially known as "skinny fat," or, in medical literature, as "normal weight obesity," can have serious health implications.
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The health risks of fast food are well-documented, and, while eating it occasionally is unlikely to cause problems, the same isn't true for regular consumption.
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Recognizing that you need to lose weight for your short- and long-term health is a significant accomplishment. Determining how you will go about losing weight, however, can be a challenging task. To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than your body burns each day.
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Belly fat in kids is just as serious of a health concern as it is for adults. According to research presented in a 2014 issue of the journal Pediatrics, from the years 2011 to 2012, almost 33 percent of children ages 6 to 18 years qualified as abdominally obese, according to their waist-to-height ratio.
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Although pushups burn a small number of calories, they're a strength-training exercise and not a cardio exercise. This means you aren't likely to burn enough calories to lose weight by doing pushups, although the muscle you build through doing this exercise may slightly increase your metabolism.
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Most health care professionals recommend you eat regularly throughout the day when you're trying to lose weight. But you may wonder if you'll have better success at losing weight if you only eat once a day.
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Running is an effective form of exercise that enables you to burn calories, reduce stress and improve your health. The best part about running is that almost anyone can do it, regardless of ability or endurance level. All you need is a pair of running shoes.
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Sagging upper leg skin is a condition that can arise due to a variety of factors, but usually it is seen as people age. Losing bone density and muscle mass can lead to skin being saggy or fatty looking. According to "Good Housekeeping," as you age, skin renews more slowly and the structure can even break down.
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Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are saturated fats with special properties. These properties enable the MCTs to be digested easily, and quickly converted into energy. In essence, they are fats that behave more like carbohydrates.
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Sitting in the heat of a sauna causes you to sweat and temporarily increases your metabolism. Sauna suits have the same effect. Athletes and others seeking to quickly lose weight may be tempted by advertisements for sauna suits that purport to help you take off pounds in a matter of hours.
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A keratin treatment, sometimes referred to as "The Brazilian Blowout," is a way to get the smooth, volumized hair you want without hours of blow drying and straightening each morning. A keratin protein formula is heat-infused into the hair to keep it straight for up to three months.
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