Research-based articles on weight management, joint health, gut health, and natural wellness to help you make informed health decisions.
Most people have had the urge to just grab a skin tag and pull it off. It looks like a tiny piece of loose skin, so it seems harmless. However, dermatologists advise against doing this yourself. Pulling, twisting, or cutting a skin tag at home can lead to bleeding, infection, and scarring, and it is … Read more
Back acne is frustrating, and it is also very common. It happens for the same basic reason as facial acne: your pores get clogged with oil and dead skin cells. But the skin on your back is different from your face. It has larger pores, produces more oil, and is often covered by clothing that … Read more
Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to supply the body’s organs with oxygen. It is most often a complication of a severe heart attack, but other conditions can also cause it. Because the heart fails as a pump, blood pressure drops dangerously low, and without rapid treatment, … Read more
Crayola paints are not designed for skin contact. While they are generally considered non-toxic, that label does not mean they are safe for your skin. The honest answer is that you should avoid using Crayola paint on skin, especially for extended periods or on sensitive areas like the face. Is Crayola Paint Safe For Skin … Read more
Diarrhea is your body’s way of flushing something out of your digestive tract, and in many cases, that something is harmful bacteria. The short answer is that diarrhea primarily helps your body get rid of bacteria, but it can also help those bacteria spread to other people. Both things are true at the same time. … Read more
Waking up to a high blood pressure reading can be confusing, especially if your numbers are usually normal during the day. For most people, blood pressure follows a natural daily rhythm where it dips lowest during sleep and then rises sharply in the early morning hours. This morning surge is a normal biological response, but … Read more
Your blood carries more than just red and white blood cells. It also carries proteins that do essential jobs. Two of the most important groups are albumin and globulins. These proteins help move nutrients, fight infections, and keep fluid in your blood vessels. When doctors order a blood test called a total protein test, they … Read more
An incline pushup is closer to a decline press than an incline press. The angle of your body changes which part of your chest does the most work. In an incline pushup, your hands are elevated, which shifts more tension to your lower chest. This is the same muscle emphasis you get from a decline … Read more
Yes, hydrogen peroxide will bubble on dried blood, but the reaction is much weaker than on fresh blood. The bubbling happens because of an enzyme called catalase, which breaks hydrogen peroxide down into water and oxygen gas. Fresh blood has plenty of active catalase, so it bubbles vigorously. Dried blood still contains catalase, but the … Read more
Men do not experience menopause. The term “male menopause” is a popular label, but it is not a medical diagnosis. Women’s menopause is defined by the end of ovulation and a sharp drop in estrogen. Men do not have a biological event that stops sperm production or halts testosterone completely. What men experience, when they … Read more