Category: Health Tips

Individuals who suffer from a refractive error (whether it is nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or childhood myopia) usually turn to the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. LASIK or PRK are also considered by some to reduce their dependence on eyewear.

However, refractive surgery is not for everyone. Children, for example, are too young to be good candidates for refractive surgery. Likewise, certain eye conditions such as severe dry eye syndrome may prevent individuals from being a …

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One of the more common tips for traveling light is not to pack things you can just buy at your destination. A few examples include toiletries, body, hair, and skincare products. Travelers can sometimes even buy clothes where they are planning to go to lighten their load.

There are many ways to reduce the weight of your baggage. But one point of contention may involve packing medicines.

Why you need to pack your own medicines

In most cases, unless you …

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Hair loss is a scary topic for men, both young and old. Statistics show that about 40% of men in their thirties, and 90% of men above age 50, are susceptible to hereditary hair loss. Interestingly, baldness can happen as early as puberty. Also known as androgenetic alopecia, over 50 million American men experience male pattern baldness. The biggest culprit remains genes and genetics, although medications, diets, and hormones tend to have similar effects. 

Here are the 6 top …

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Meditation is well-known among Americans. It’s not surprising, given that this activity boasts massive benefits to the mind and body. The number of conditions that can be alleviated by daily practice is said to benefit the aging population more. The easy and simple procedure of meditation eliminates the need to have high levels of fitness, thus it is the best complementary treatment for older people. But of course, meditation is not only tailor-made for the seniors. People of all …

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Over 90% of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). One or two weeks before their period, they start experiencing various symptoms. For some women, these symptoms are merely noticeable and easy to put up with. For others, they become so intense and disturbing that they end up interfering with their routine. 

The main cause of these symptoms are the fluctuations in hormone levels. However, other factors, like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis can aggravate them as well. Many …

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It’s Important To Prepare Early

In the not too distant future, colds and the flu will start affecting people across the country. You will start to notice more people coughing and sniffling in your home and workplace as we come into the winter months, so we thought it was time to start talking about the different things that you can do to prepare for the winter months. Getting ready for the winter months is the best way to avoid a …

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Almost every smoker attempts to quit the habit at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, a significant number never succeed. The main reasons for this are that they lack motivation and other help necessary to quit this habit.

If you know someone who is struggling to leave smoking behind, there is a lot that you can do to get him or her out of the situation quickly. Experts usually recommend assessing the situation and then developing a plan for assisting …

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Getting at least eight hours of sleep is important for a child who has a cough. Aside from giving your little one the best children’s cough medicine as prescribed, kids need to have a strong immune system to get rid of their cough.

And to have a strong immune system that beats and keeps coughs, flu, and other respiratory diseases at bay, kids need to get plenty of sleep and have a balanced diet.

Unfortunately, a bad case of cough …

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The menstrual hygiene products which market women provide a lot of options for them to choose from. There are menstrual pants, sanitary pads, tampons, and of course, menstrual cups.

Menstrual cups were made almost the same time as of tampons, but it did not gain that much recognition—until now. Currently, menstrual cups are making an impact in women’s lives which is why it is now getting its attention and fame as a menstrual hygiene product.

Now, if you are one …

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Isn’t it ironic that many people let their health take the backseat in order to focus on their work when they are able to work better when they’re healthy?

It’s common knowledge that healthy workers are the most productive, but that apparently hasn’t been enough motivation for the workaholics of the world to take better care of themselves.

You might be able to relate, and it would be perfectly understandable. After working hard the whole day, you probably just want …

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