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Healthcare provider checking patient's knee
June 19, 2024/Chronic Pain

Arthritis Exercise: What To Try and What To Avoid

… place to play with relative ease).Flexibility (range of motion).Stability can be regained with strengthening and stretching.But there’s a “use it or lose it” factor for both flexibility and mobility. The more …

A gymnast puts chalk on their hands.
July 2, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Best Ways to Prevent Gymnastics Injuries

… of your tendons and muscles should be warm, so you don’t get injuries from a quick stretch or pull.”A warm-up includes some cardio to get the heart pumping blood throughout the body …

Glass bottle of jojoba oil, next to jojoba fruits in a bowl and scattered fruits and leaves
July 26, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

How Jojoba Oil Benefits Your Hair and Skin

… and wrinkles thanks to vitamin E, which can improve elasticity and hydration.Additionally, jojoba oil helps fade stretch marks and scars.“Scars are typically made up of a different type of collagen that’s stimulated …

A medical illustration of the monkeypox virus in purple and pink.
August 26, 2022/Infectious Disease

How Does Mpox (Monkeypox) Spread?

… from Ghana that had the virus.A person can get mpox from an infected animal through:Bites.Scratches.Contact with sores, blood or bodily fluids.It should be noted, too, that there has been a …

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March 28, 2023/Sex & Relationships

Lubricant Alternatives: What To Use and What To Avoid

… Sugars can change the vaginal environment, creating an infection risk. They can also clump up and cause scratches.Synthetic oilsBaby oil and petroleum jelly (Vaseline®) can irritate delicate tissues, especially in your vagina.Avoid …

Pregnant woman and partner looking on ipad while waiting for flight at the airport.
November 29, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What To Know About Travel During Pregnancy

… could cause a complication during your flight.“On longer flights, you may need to get up to stretch your legs and avoid blood clots,” Dr. Ekman notes.When should you stop traveling when pregnant?Remember …

Shingles present on a shoulder of a light skinned person.
November 6, 2023/Infectious Disease

No, You Can’t Get Shingles if You’ve Never Had Chickenpox

The relationship between chickenpox and shingles is a bit confusing at first. That’s because they’re caused by the same virus: varicella-zoster virus. It’s also because vaccines against both conditions are now …

woman with wet hair outside during rainstorm
September 15, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

Can Wet Hair Actually Make You Sick?

If you have long hair, you’ve probably experienced the aggravation of running out of time to dry it before you head outside or fall into bed.But was your grandma right about the risks …

blood clot inside an artery
April 26, 2024/Infectious Disease

The Connection Between COVID-19 and Blood Clots

A case of COVID-19 appears to increase the risk of forming dangerous blood clots long after recovering from the infection, a cause-and-effect mechanism that could lead to a heart attack or stroke …

Physical therapist working with a patient with their arm

Muscle Matters: What’s the Difference Between Spasticity and Dystonia?

Spasticity is a neurological condition that disrupts muscle movement. Dystonia shares the same resume. In many ways, the two conditions resemble each other ― so much so that they can be difficult to tell apart.But …

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