Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bed sores are injuries to the skin that are caused due to constant pressure. Sores often occur when a person sits in a chair or lies on the bed for a long time. Blood supply to the skin is reduced because of pressure and this can cause […]
5 Reasons People Get Acne and What to Do About It
According to National Library of Medicine, acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin—pores, become clogged. People of all races, ages, and skin types are at risk of developing acne due to their lifestyle choices, make-up products or hormones. Crystal Wellman, master aesthetician and owner of Crystal […]
Got Acne? 5 Foods to Avoid When Fighitng Acne Breakouts
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, acne can be triggered by hormone changes in puberty and adults, medicines, make-up, and family history and more. Many acne triggers are difficult to reverse, but a step that everyone can take is a change in […]
7 Food Habits that Can Harm Your Face
In today’s day and age, everyone is a part of a race to be the best, richest and smartest. The hectic and stressful lifestyle is taking a toll on the health of the people and making them look older than their age. More so, people can’t be bothered less about taking care of their skin […]
Scientists research why senior citizens appear to be more immune to H1N1 flu virus
It’s still all theory, but UC Davis researchers think that the reason senior citizens over age 65 aren’t catching the H1N1 flu at least for now is that specific shared molecular sites called epitopes result in some type of immunity to the novel flu. It seems people over age 65 have been exposed to various […]
New study on whole grains with bran may be able to lower high blood pressure in men
It took three months after a new July 2009 study on the health benefits of whole grains, especially brans in whole grains, and how whole grains help to lower hypertension, had been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition before the mainstream media (Reuters) reported it October 7, 2009. The Whole Grain Stamp now appears on over 3000 products in 14 […]