
Depending on your symptoms, it can be simple to confuse eczema with a form of skin cancer ― or the other way around. The most reliable way to determine which you have is to consult your physician. Each year, tens of millions of Americans cope with symptoms from skin disorders. According to the American Academy […]

Vitamin K describes a family of fat-soluble vitamins that share a common chemical framework. Phylloquinone (vitamin K1) is primarily present in plant-based foods, whereas vitamin K2 is more common in fermented products and animal-derived foods. Most people associate vitamin K with its role in blood coagulation. However, the term actually covers multiple related vitamins that […]

Aquaphor is an ointment often used on fresh tattoos to prevent them from becoming overly dry, though eventually you’ll want to move to a lotion or cream. Many people rely on Aquaphor as a go-to product for dry or chapped skin and lips. Its moisturizing effect comes largely from petrolatum, lanolin, and glycerin. These components […]

Freckles are a common, harmless variation in skin appearance. While they don’t pose a health threat, there are treatments available to lighten them. (img by Contour Clinics) Freckles appear as tan or light-brown spots on the skin. They form from clusters of cells that contain the pigment melanin. Unlike moles, which are often raised, freckles […]

There’s no question that one of the simplest pleasures of waking up is savoring a fresh cup of coffee. But you know what else makes mornings better? Morning sex. (img by MindBodyGreen) That’s right — getting intimate first thing can deliver many of the perks of your morning brew and then some. Morning sex helps […]

Impetigo is a bacterial skin ailment that most frequently affects toddlers and young children. That said, individuals of any age can contract impetigo through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated objects. Impetigo is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. The infection produces a rash characterized by raised, swollen, itchy, and […]

A cutting diet means figuring out your calorie, protein, fat, and carbohydrate requirements to lower body fat while preserving muscle. When combined with resistance training, it’s often used in the lead-up to major athletic events. Cutting represents the fat-reduction phase many bodybuilders and fitness fans adopt to become as lean as possible. Usually begun a […]

Some people claim jelqing can prolong erections or make the penis look bigger, but scientific investigation into the practice is sparse. Jelqing is a manual stretching routine for the penis. It consists of massaging the penile tissues and stretching the skin to create tiny “micro-tears” that appear engorged as they heal. The stated aim of […]

Physicians commonly suggest medications or surgical removal to handle gallstones. However, certain eating habits might lower the chance of gallstone development. Gallstones are solid formations that develop in the gallbladder. They come in two varieties: cholesterol gallstones — the most frequent type, formed from excess cholesterol pigment gallstones — formed from excess bilirubin Although surgery […]