Shaving, tweezing or waxing to remove unwanted hair can be costly and painful. Many of us have at least heard the term “laser hair removal” for both men and women. While it’s not a new procedure, folks are still skeptical about the results and safety of the procedure. Here are some questions to consider if you want to know if laser hair removal is right for you. What is laser hair removal? Laser hair removal is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the U.S., and it removes hair by using ... [Read More]
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7 Steps to Preventing Colon Cancer
Colon cancer doesn’t get as much airtime as other serious cancers, but it’s the third most common cancer in the United States. One in 20 Americans will develop colon or rectal cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, colon cancer is preventable, as long as you have some discipline with your diet and lifestyle habits. Anyone can be at risk for colon cancer, so it’s never too late or too early to begin practicing healthier habits. 7 Get Screened for Colon Cancer Symptoms of colon cancer may not ... [Read More]
Reasons for Sore or Weak Muscles
Most of us have woken up with a stiff neck, lower back pain or sore legs. Most issues with muscle pain are a result of tension, stress, overuse and minor pulls. Pain can affect a few muscles or an entire part of the body. Discover the many ways that weak and sore muscles are caused. You may be able to notice your own habits and prevent them in the future. Chronic and Acute Muscle Pain There are two main types of muscle pain. The first, acute, is a sudden onset that typically has a shorter ... [Read More]
Don’t Hit Snooze! What You Need to Know About Sleep Inertia
Not all of us can be early risers, ready for the day at dawn’s early light. Some of us enjoy our sleep far too much and rely on the snooze button to get us out of bed (eventually) in the morning. Part of the reason we do this is because we want to sleep a little longer but more so, it has to do with your body temperature. While you sleep your body temperature is lowered, and your body steadily begins to warm up in the couple hours before naturally waking up. If you’re going to sleep too close to ... [Read More]
What to Do if You Notice Irregular Heart Rate
Arrhythmias or abnormal and irregular heartbeats are the results of the electrical pulses in your heart incorrectly coordinate the natural rhythm. Arrhythmias are not uncommon and can often be harmless. There are times that they can be alarming and become an emergency situation. This guide will help you distinguish these two types and what you should do in the event of them. What Causes Arrhythmia? There are 14 different types of arrhythmia, depending on where it originates. Atrial arrhythmia ... [Read More]
