Muscle cramps are rarely serious. However, they can make it difficult to enjoy your morning run or get a restful night’s sleep. Most adults experience cramps at least occasionally. They occur when muscle fibers contract involuntarily. The areas most frequently affected include your legs, back, hands, feet, and abdomen. You’re probably familiar with the sudden tightness … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Muscle Cramps
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What Will You Do If You Lose Your Sense of Smell?
If you’re like many adults, you’ve probably imagined what it would be like to be blind, but we tend to take our noses for granted. You might be surprised to learn how much your life could change if you have anosmia. Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It’s becoming more of an issue now because it’s a common symptom of COVID-19. What would you do if you lost … [Read more...] about What Will You Do If You Lose Your Sense of Smell?
Say Goodbye to Hand Dermatitis
If you spent more time washing your hands this past year, you may have experienced hand dermatitis for the first time. It’s a condition that’s becoming more common. Hand dermatitis is partly based on your biology and partly on your behavior. It can be triggered by prolonged exposure to water and harsh chemicals. That’s why it’s often an issue for professionals like doctors, … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Hand Dermatitis
8 Easy Ways to Take Good Care of Your Body
Your body is a temple for your brain, mind, spirit, soul, or whatever word you prefer to use. Your body is the thing that allows you to exist, so it deserves your attention and respect. Most of us treat our bodies like it’s a combination of an amusement park and a garbage dump. We have bad habits that destroy our health and ultimately our happiness. The obesity rate for … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Take Good Care of Your Body
Caffeine: The Pluses and Minuses
There are a lot of people that like to start the day with a cup of coffee. Our minds and bodies rely on it after a while. But is that a bad thing? It turns out that consuming caffeine has some significant benefits. But caffeine has a few downsides, too. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of caffeine. Consuming caffeine has some real advantages: … [Read more...] about Caffeine: The Pluses and Minuses