Is It Dry Skin or Atopic Dermatitis?
[ad_1] For years, George Kramb, who’s 29 and lives in San Diego, CA, thought he had a severe case of dry skin. “I had dry skin basically my whole life. It was always flaky, irritated, and even got to the point of cracking,” he says. Sometimes, in the winter, his fingers were so cracked and dry that he couldn’t open his hands. Kramb tried More...
The Emotional Side of Treatment I Wasn’t Prepared For
[ad_1] By Natalie Brown, as told to Kendall Morgan When I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at age 33, I had to make a lot of tough decisions quickly, including whether to freeze my eggs before treatment More...
New Treatments for Your Chronic Pain
[ad_1] Pain that lasts more than a few months is chronic pain. Some types can’t be cured. But treatment can help you find relief. The right choice for you depends on: How long the pain has lasted How bad More...
What Counts as a ‘Low Carb’ Diet and Is It Right for You?
[ad_1] Feb. 7, 2024 — Atkins, keto, the Zone, the paleo diet – it seems like low-carb diets have been around forever, and they’ve only grown in popularity over the years. But despite their renown, More...
Too Exhausted or Busy to Hit the Gym? Check Out These Tips
[ad_1] Feb. 5, 2024 – “Beep — Beep – Beep”: Your alarm clock signals that it’s time to slip on your workout clothes and head to the gym. You’re trying to muster the motivation to get up so More...
My Life With This Skin Condition
[ad_1] By Mark Braxton, as told to Kendall Morgan In 1996, I discovered a small white spot on my thumb. It itched. I thought it was a scab or something. I didn’t think too much about it. Then, I started noticing More...
Find Others Who Share Your Journey
[ad_1] By Erika Page, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve been living with vitiligo since I was 7 years old. It started as small spots on the back of my spine but quickly spread, first to my knees and elbows, then More...
Can ‘Soda Taxes’ Improve Our Health?
[ad_1] A new study shows taxes on sugary beverages like soda reduce demand and are likely to improve public health. Soda is the No. 1 source of added sugar in the American diet. Aside from the tooth decay your More...
Can Smart Technology Really Improve Your Sleep?
[ad_1] Feb. 2, 2024 – Andisheh Nouraee was having trouble sleeping. “I was waking up a lot at night, so I tried to optimize things in my life to improve sleep,” said Nouraee, who first tried to track More...
Treating Geographic Atrophy: What to Consider
[ad_1] By Diane Marshall, as told to Keri Wiginton The choice to get treatment for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a no-brainer. You have to get shots to save your vision. Fast intervention More...
