Overview Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that maintains the structure, smoothness and elasticity of your skin. As you get older, collagen naturally decreases. This decrease in collagen production can also cause wrinkles and baggy eyes. It is vital to…
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March 29, 2015 Children's Health
Overview In the very early weeks of your baby’s life, she may have responded well to being swaddled, or wrapped snugly, burrito-style, in a thin blanket. As she grows, however, she may not like being tightly wrapped anymore. Also, if…
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1. Refined Sugars Are Prevalent in Most Foods Just because something tastes good doesn’t mean that it is actually good for you. You might be surprised how many foods you consume daily that contain high amounts of refined sugars. You…
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is type of staph infection caused by a strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. They are resistant to certain broad-spectrum antibiotics and may lead to skin and other infections. MRSA is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact…
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March 29, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Most teenagers get acne, but an unlucky few wind up with acne scars long after their skin has cleared. Fortunately, there are over-the-counter and prescription medicines that can reduce the appearance of acne scars. Significance Acne scars can result…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Mineral water contains dissolved minerals that occur naturally in groundwater, and the water is collected from a spring or pumped from a well. Sparkling mineral water also contains natural gases or is artificially carbonated with carbon dioxide. Countries set standards…
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March 29, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Liver spots, also known as age spots due to their prevalence in people over the age of 40, are dark pigment spots on the skin. They are most commonly located on areas of the body that are exposed to…
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1. Earwax Is Healthy Earwax in general is a necessary byproduct of the ears as way to stave off infection and provides a protective shield to the ear from dust, debris and other small particle_temps that might enter into the…
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Overview So many of the nine to five jobs involve spending the day sitting at your desk. Unfortunately, few people pay proper attention to their posture until their body is aching and tired. Sitting correctly in a chair is necessary…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Garbanzo Beans Help to Lower Cholesterol Consumption of garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) may help lower cholesterol, according to Whole Foods nutritional information. This is accomplished through the fiber, folate and magnesium they contain. Consumption of beans and…
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Overview Harsh, cold weather can lead to chapped and swollen lips. A quick trip to the pharmacy or drugstore for the right product can help you eliminate this uncomfortable dryness and flaking. Chapped lips aren’t a medical concern unless symptoms…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Alcohol not only prevents some nutrients from being absorbed, but it actually uses up many important vitamins and minerals. In addition, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) states that alcoholics “often eat poorly, limiting their supply of…
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March 29, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Enlarged pores are the consequence of exposure to the elements, pollutants and cosmetics, along with the unavoidable process of aging. In spite of their commonality, enlarged pores can make your skin look aged and dull. While it is impossible to…
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Overview While your cycling shoes are made to withstand any type of weather you subject them to, it can be an unpleasant to put wet shoes back onto your feet the next day. Rain, sleet and mud puddles all contribute…
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Endoscopic sinus surgery is an operation that uses a small thin tube (endoscope) to see and open blocked sinus openings. This operation is done on patients with diseases of the sinuses. As with any surgery, sinus surgery has its own…
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Overview Cortisol is a hormone that is released from the adrenal gland in response to stress or other chemical signals. Because exercise forces the body to deviate temporarily from homeostasis (natural set-point), it is perceived as a stress and causes…
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March 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Guar, also known as clusterbean, is an annual legume. In the United States, it has a variety of uses, most notable of which is the production of guar gum, a type of food additive that is used to thicken…
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Chest congestion from colds and flu can quickly deteriorate into more serious respiratory infections. Mucus not cleared from the nose and throat travels down the respiratory tract and lodges in the lungs compromising our breathing. Over-the-counter remedies can be expensive,…
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The muscles of the waist are called the internal and external oblique muscles. They are part of the group that make up the abdominal muscles. You can work these muscles two ways. One is lateral flexing your spine, which means…
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Overview Soccer is a fast-paced and physically demanding game that requires a great deal of energy. It is important for a soccer player to consume a good nutritional diet; the food you consume will have a direct impact on your…
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Overview Resistance bands are made of durable rubber and come in various strengths that are coordinated with a particular color. They are a welcome addition to a regular workout routine and can be conveniently rolled up and taken on location…
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Parents have a major effect on their children. During the first four years of life, children live in an environment dominated with parental control. Even as they develop into free thinkers, children still rely on parents for moral structure and…
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March 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The legs may be an athlete’s greatest asset. When combined with the abdominal musculature, these core muscles create the engine used for most sport movements. As a result, athletes are constantly searching for more effective ways to build and strengthen…
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Welcome to LIVESTRONG.COM, your daily destination for health and fitness information on the Web. Here, you will find information and tools to help you take action, and a community to support you along the way. That said, if you came…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
5-HTP is short for 5-Hydroxytryptophan. Oftentimes the words 5-HTP and tryptophan are used interchangeably; however, 5-HTP is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan, which is found in food. Neither 5-HTP or tryptophan can be created in the body–therefore you…
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Overview When you suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension), the force of blood against the arterial walls is abnormally high, according to the National Institutes of Health. Though genetics plays a significant role in hypertension, your weight, diet, level of…
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March 29, 2015 The Daily Plate
Overview Dark under eye circles draw unnecessary attention to themselves and are difficult to simply cover up. The best plan of attack is to get rid of them. That being said, the answer to this unsightly problem may already be…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The daily dose of vitamins health officials recommend varies by life stage. These groups are defined by people’s gender, age and, in the case of females, whether they are pregnant or lactating. To maintain body metabolism, everyone needs the essential…
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March 29, 2015 Children's Health
Chickenpox typically infects children, but can infect anyone—including adults—who are not immune to it. Most children in the United States are vaccinated against chickenpox. The Mayo Clinic reports this either prevents the disease from occurring or limits the severity of…
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Dry, chapped lips can be unattractive, as well as painful. Some lips become so dry that they crack and bleed. There are many reasons lips can become extremely chapped. By learning the causes, you will be able to find appropriate…
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