For families managing health at all ages, early symptom recognition for pediatric rashes and structured exercise for seniors are essential for long-term wellness.
Types of peppers people use in cooking and salads include jalapenos, serranos, cayenne, banana peppers, szechwan and habaneeros. Many dishes such as Indian soups and curries and Jamaican menus contain these peppers.
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Although water retention may be the symptom of a more severe medical condition, it is most often the result of a female issue -- menstruation. Arising approximately a week or two prior to a woman's period, premenstrual water retention can make you feel stodgy and unfeminine.
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Smoking has devastating health consequences, even if you smoke just a pack per week. An October 2005 study report published in "Tobacco Control" found that the relationship between smoking and adverse health consequences occurs even among people who smoke 1 to 4 cigarettes per day.
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Even if you take great care of yourself and keep abreast of current fashion trends, your teeth may be yellowing as you get older and betraying your true age. Coffee, tea, wine and cigarettes can also stain teeth, giving them an unattractive brown or yellowish cast.
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The teenage years are a time when young people try to form an identity and fit in with their peers. They’re usually under pressure to perform at school and at sports. Getting into college is competitive and many teens are afraid of disappointing their parents or disappointing themselves.
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Vitamin K is an important nutrient that plays a large role in blood clotting. This fat-soluble vitamin is found naturally in foods such as leafy green vegetables, as well as in dietary supplements.
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Allergies and swollen lymph nodes can both be unpleasant, but the two are generally not related. An allergy occurs when your immune system erroneously overreacts to a harmless substance. An allergy-triggering substance is called an allergen.
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When your baby is sick with the flu or the common cold, coughing may keep her -- and you -- up all night. If your child's pediatrician approves, use natural remedies and at-home care to soothe cough symptoms. In rare cases a cough might be the sign of a more serious illness, like bronchitis or pneumonia.
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The recommended height and weight for an 8-year-old isn’t as clear-cut as the recommended inches and pounds from a specific chart. There may be an average height and weight for a child of any age, but these values for height and weight are not necessarily a good indication of whether your child is growing healthily.
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If you and your partner are having trouble getting pregnant, you've likely wracked your brain trying to figure out what you could do differently. Going over your lifestyle habits and health history are things many fertility doctors recommend, and analyzing your diet is often one of the first recommendations.
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Kojic acid, a product derived from several species of fungi, is known to limit melanin production -- the substance that gives skin its color. Consequently, kojic acid is a common ingredient in skin lightening or depigmenting products. Kojic acid can cause some side effects, particularly for those with sensitive skin.
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If your baby has hard dry stool or cries when passing a bowel movement, she may be constipated. A baby can go a few days to a week without having a bowel movement and not be constipated if the stools are still coming out soft.
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Fever is a normal reaction and is usually a positive sign that your body is fighting an infection. Fever means your child's body temperature is higher than normal. When fewer is breaking, the worst is usually over and your child's temperature is coming back down.
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A man's reproductive system has many functions, including ensuring his fertility and providing sex hormones that support his sexual well-being. Although problems that arise in the system are often treatable, several disorders can have potentially serious consequences.
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Powerful shoulders provide strength and remain a key component of a complete physique. While not every man can have the shoulders of a comic book superhero, heavy overhead pressing and strong lateral work can add to the strength and width of your shoulders.
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Children are frequently exposed to many viruses, illnesses and irritants that can trigger a facial rash. Cold weather can cause or exacerbate a facial rash, especially if the temperature and elements are extreme. Understanding what can cause a facial rash in cold weather can help you decide how to treat and prevent it.
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The type of abortion your doctor chooses for you will depend on the stage of pregnancy to which you have progressed. Generally, abortions that occur earlier in pregnancy have a shorter recovery period since they are less extensive. If you undergo a later-stage abortion, you can expect a longer recovery time.
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Having an infant or toddler who wakes up with a fever can be scary. A fever typically occurs when your child’s body is fighting an infection. A child’s fever usually gets better within a few days, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Colds occur as often as 8 times per year in young children, and no parent wants the little one feeling under the weather for long.
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Vaginal blood clots often accompany unusually heavy and often painful menstrual bleeding. Clots that accompany heavy menstrual bleeding can be a side effect of one of several gynecological conditions that can block the flow of menstrual flood. This backup of blood may result in clots.
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