Do you want sparkling white teeth? On top of regular brushing, the easiest way to prevent your teeth from yellowing is to avoid or limit the...
Nosebleeds can be frightening but are usually harmless. Whether your nosebleed is caused by dry air, allergies, or trauma to the nose, you must take steps...
Do you ever get food lodged between your teeth or under your gums? Stuck particles of food like popcorn, meat and bread can cause bad breath,...
Many men and women get Botox injections to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Here are some things you should know about this cosmetic treatment. What’s...
If you’re one of the 50 to 80 percent of Americans infected with oral herpes, you might be familiar with the warning signs of a cold...
Polyneuritis is a neurological condition that’s characterized by nerve damage to the body’s extremities such as the hands, feet, and arms. This disorder can be caused...
Suddenly, your knees hurt. Getting up from a chair becomes an ordeal. Walking into the kitchen seems like an endurance test. Swelling. Stiffness. Pain. That’s arthritis....
The pelvic floor is an important group of muscles located at the base of the pelvis. Both men and women can benefit from strengthening these muscles....
Though women have a longer life expectancy than men, the gap is narrowing. Indeed, many women put their own well-being on the back burner to take...
Where are eye injuries most likely? At work. Even with safety programs and protective equipment, more than 2,000 working people in the U.S. suffer an eye...
Your eyelashes not only enhance the beauty of your eyes but also protect them from dirt and debris. Here are a few tips for taking care...
Are you wondering if your child’s getting enough sleep? If so, here’s an overview of what you should know. 0 to 12 months old Infants who...
When Brayden Otten was born, his tiny heart, about the size of a walnut, couldn’t effectively pump his blood. A team of surgeons at Cincinnati Children’s...
“It has certainly been a very long two years, and we are all experiencing COVID-fatigue,” commented Dr. Jenks, head of the Fauquier Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Jenks knows...
What song makes your heart pound? Do you get breathless from “Total Eclipse of the Heart?” Does Whitney Houston’s cover of “I Will Always Love You”...
Poor oral hygiene can have serious, long-term effects on your children’s health, and young kids don’t usually have the maturity or dexterity to take care of...
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that can form around the anus and lower rectum. They can be painful, annoying, and embarrassing. Here are a few things that...
If working out literally gives you hives, you may be allergic to exercise. Here’s what you need to know. A serious condition Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is...
Toning your deltoid, trapezius and other back muscles can help you prevent or limit a variety of aches and pains. Here are four activities to help...
Do you hate winter or loathe the cold? If so, here are a few tips for making the most of what the season has to offer....
Despite its status as the most common cause of dementia and the countless individuals and families impacted by this degenerative brain disorder, Alzheimer’s disease has long...
The number one killer of mankind is heart attack and stroke—not cancer, not viruses. Plaque clog-up in our arteries leading to heart attacks is the most...
Stomachaches are unpleasant but, in most cases, harmless. A severe stomachache, however, could indicate a serious health problem. Here’s how to determine if you should seek...
Winter sports such as ice skating, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are enjoying a boom, in part because they’re a perfect way to have fun and make friends....
Menopause can produce a wide range of symptoms, but the most well-known is hot flashes. Here’s a close look. Causes Hot flashes are caused by hormonal...
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts...
When it comes to self-adornment, people can choose from an increasing number of permanent and semi-permanent options, like eyeliner, eyebrows, tattoos, and piercings. So maybe permanent...
Shoveling snow is a job for an athlete, even though people tend to think it is a routine activity that anyone can do. In fact, shoveling...
Do you have an upcoming trip? If you’re headed abroad, it’s important to take precautions to avoid getting sick. You don’t want to ruin your travel...
For doctors and nurses at Colorado’s highest elevations, ski season means a steady flow of casualties from a little-understood problem: acute mountain sickness. Skiers are already...