Health Blog
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Tips For External Hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoids are the type which you are most likely to become aware of when they affect you.Â
You may develop external hemorrhoids from straining during a bowel movement or from being pregnant. They are common, affecting about one in twenty people in the USA - and mostly in those over the age of fifty.
External hemorrhoids are inflamed veins that cause lumps around your anus - and they can be quite painful. They may sometimes go away on their own or they may require an intervention.
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The Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are basically swollen veins in the rectum and anus that lead to bleeding, pain and discomfort - and three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time.Â
We share the symptoms to look out for and what you can do about them...
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Choose Your Decade, Then Choose Your Exercise
Every decade of our life comes with different needs and as you move through the various phases of your life, you can find the most suitable form of exercise for that time.
We start with the very young and work right through to the over seventies. There is something for everyone!
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The Importance of Hydration to Slow Down Aging
A recent study by the US National Institute of Health has been published in eBio Medicine.
This study on the benefits of good hydration tracked sodium levels in the blood of over eleven thousand adults. For obvious reasons, sodium levels increase when less fluid is consumed.
Those with higher sodium levels were sixty four percent more likely to develop chronic diseases - those such as heart failure, lung disease, diabetes, stroke and dementia - than those in the medium ranges.
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Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
As the name suggests, stretch marks (striae) can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin, appearing as parallel streaks of red, thinned glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar like in appearance. Find out more about the causes and what you can do to get rid of those stretch marks. -
Jock Itch, Its Causes, Symptoms and How to Deal with this Condition
Jock Itch is a fungal infection of the skin. As with other tinea infections, jock itch is caused by a mold-like fungi - they are known as dermatophytes and they live on the skin as well as on the hair and nails. Find out more about the causes, the symptoms and what you can do about this skin condition... -
Athlete's Foot Could Also Be Called Athlete's Hand
Although the transmission of athlete's foot from the feet to the hands is rare, if it does occur it usually affects the palm of one hand causing a dry, red and itchy area.
