
You can shave, wax, trim, or style your pubic hair to the shape and length you prefer — or simply leave it alone. The decision is yours. (img by Men’s Health) Manscaping below the belt is popular If you’re considering tidying things up, you’re not the only one. A U.S. survey found that slightly more than half of men — 50.5 percent, to be precise — reported routinely grooming their…

Bergamot oil features a calming fragrance, a slightly spicy flavor, and a variety of potential applications and benefits. It’s frequently used in personal care formulations and is the signature flavoring in Earl Grey tea. This oil is obtained from the peel of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia), a citrus that likely originated in Southeast Asia. Its name traces back to Bergamo in Italy, where it gained recognition, though today bergamot…

Bergamot, which contains compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids, may lower total cholesterol and triglycerides while possibly raising beneficial (HDL) cholesterol. This citrus fruit, primarily cultivated in Calabria in southern Italy, has long been used in traditional Italian remedies to treat fevers and infections. Modern research has supported some of the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and several studies highlight its potential to help reduce cholesterol. (img by chiltanpure.com) Can…

Headaches can arise from many different sources. Making modest adjustments to your daily habits frequently lessens their intensity and frequency. (img by HealthCentral) Well over 90% of people will endure a headache at some stage in their lives. Although headaches have numerous triggers, the most typical culprits are insufficient sleep, inadequate hydration, poor nutrition, or a lack of physical activity. Identifying the factors that fuel your headaches is the essential…

Your scalp can suffer sunburn just like any other area of your skin. Remedies include rinsing with cool water, applying calming aloe vera gel, and steering clear of shampoos that contain sulfates. When skin is exposed to too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight, it burns. Any exposed skin can be affected — and that includes the scalp. (img by Clinikally) Signs of a sunburned scalp The signs of a…

Whether a sunburn eventually develops into a tan largely depends on your skin type, which is not something you can change. If you spent too long in the sun and are hoping your bright-red sunburn will mellow into a bronzed hue, you may be disappointed. Below is a breakdown of sunburns, tanning, and what happens in between. Health notice Tanning carries many risks, including skin injury and skin cancer. Most…

Molly is another term for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Determining whether it’s addictive is difficult because what’s sold as molly is often unpredictable. Many people say molly is a cleaner form of MDMA. Yet a large share of products marketed as molly are either adulterated with other compounds or contain no MDMA whatsoever. When other substances are mixed into molly, they can alter how users respond. That variability complicates efforts to determine…

Consuming kava may help lessen anxiety or improve sleep, but it can interact with certain medicines. Also ensure your kava is made from the root only, which helps protect the liver. Kava, sometimes called kava kava, is a plant originating from the South Pacific islands (1). For centuries Pacific Islanders have prepared it as a ceremonial beverage to induce relaxation. More recently, kava has drawn attention for its calming and…

An annual influenza vaccine can help prevent the flu or lessen the severity of symptoms if you do become infected. Learn about typical side effects, when to seek medical attention, and how to care for your body after vaccination. Getting your yearly flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce your chance of catching the flu or to shorten illness duration if you do get sick. Keep…