Prevention
How to Fight Dry Skin
The dry skin is a common situation to find. Apart from affecting the appearance of the skin, it causes discomfort and can lead to great irritation. It can get worse with daily activities, such as using soap and detergent, as well as leading to serious wounds in the skin, hands, arms, legs, and face. We...
Digital Addiction: Do You Have This?
Easy access to new technologies is the counterpart of generating consequences, which are sometimes difficult to control. Have you ever wondered how much time we dedicate to connect to the Internet? How long does our children spend time in the computer? How much desirable is it? And the most difficult to answer, “How do we...
Skin regime: What’s the right order?
Everyone wants to feel good about their skin, although for many of us our skincare routine seems to have little effect on its condition. Do you take care of your skin with cleansers, moisturisers, toners, serums and sunscreen? If your skin never seems to be in perfect condition afterwards, it might be because you aren’t...
Tips for Preventing Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that are filled after an accumulation of blood. They have a particular expansion that does not allow adequate blood to return to the heart. Any vein can become varicose. However, they often become those this type that are those of the legs and feet, as when standing in an...
Why is Personal Hygiene Important?
The personal hygiene should be considered part of the daily routine. But although it sounds obvious, many are unaware of the benefits of good personal hygiene. Personal hygiene helps us both to promote good health and enhance our appearance . Today, we explain why personal hygiene is important. When we know the importance of personal...
Beware of Excessive Consumption of Soft Drinks
When we are thirsty, there’s nothing better than a glass of Coca Cola or some other refreshing drink. But, we must be careful with the consumption of soft drinks, as they may become harmful to our health. According to a study by the Minnesota University, those who drink two or more drinks a week have...
The Benefits of Acai
The berries of the acai palm, or simply known as the acai, are delicious and nutritious fruit with several benefits for the body. The acai can be used in various dishes and is used mainly for its antioxidant content, energizing, and natural digestive properties. But besides these properties, the acai has some benefits. What is acai?...
How to Prevent Hair Loss
Hair loss is a decrease in self-esteem and increased stress. If you have this case and you are looking for treatments for this problem, read the tips given below. We will give you tips to reduce hair loss before it is too late. First let’s talk about natural remedies. Palmetto and nettle root are very...
Prevent Fires and Burns
A fire can start in many places around the house. Once started, a fire can rage out of control. Protect your family. Prevent fire before it starts. Protect yourself from these dangers. Cigarettes: Careless smoking is the major cause of deaths in house fires. This is when someone lies down and falls asleep with a lit cigarette. Or, someone leaves a cigarette...
Progestin-only contraceptives
What is a progestin-only contraceptive? A progestin-only contraceptive is a type of pill for birth control. It is often called the “mini pill”. Regular pills for birth control have two female hormones: estrogen and progesterone. The mini pill contains only progesterone. Because this pill contains no estrogen, it may not have many side effects. Progestin and progesterone are the same...
Down Syndrome
What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes mental retardation and physical defects. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This condition is called trisomy 21. What are the physical signs and birth defects of Down syndrome? Some of the most common physical signs of Down syndrome...
Facts about Skin Cancer
The most common cancer among all Africans is the skin cancer. This includes melanoma and non-melanoma. Approximately 13,000 cases are reported annually. A tan is a sign of good health, but it can also be a sign that the skin has been damaged by ultraviolet radiation. When the sun damages the skin cells, melanin is...
