"Please shower before entering pool." "There is only one "p" in pool and we would like to keep it that way." You might have seen similar signs at your local pool. Humorous or not, these guidelines are intended to keep swimmers healthy.
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If you or someone you know suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, you know how bothersome it can be. You may have difficulty concentrating, sleeping, feel depressed, stressed out or anxious. While regular exercise can decrease the symptoms of tinnitus, there are certain exercises to avoid.
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Your chickenpox experience may be more than a childhood memory. Bumps on the skin of the spine, if accompanied by other specific symptoms, could indicate that you have shingles. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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Underarm bumps can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Although irritating, they are usually harmless. Typically, you can resolve the problem by modifying your daily self-care regimen. Sometimes, however, underarm bumps can be an indication of something more serious.
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A common risk of surgery is deep vein thrombosis. DVT is a blood clot that typically develops in the lower extremity, usually in the thigh or the calf. Bed rest and immobility promote stasis of the blood and are main factors in the development of DVT.
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Wearing your compression stockings while exercising is not contraindicated and in some cases, even recommended. The question is whether wearing your compression stockings while exercising is necessary and if they have any positive effects on exercise.
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It is hard to beat the feeling of climbing into a bed that is already warm, especially in the winter when it's cold out. What you may not know, however, is that the heat from electric blankets can cause dry skin, or make a dry, winter-damaged skin condition worse.
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