Ectropion is the medical term for when the lower eyelid starts to sag in an outward direction, away from the eyeball. As a result, the inner eyelid receives exposure to environmental elements. Patients who develop a case of ectropion experience symptoms of chronic dry eyes, as the eye loses the ability to lubricate the surface […]
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Fitness
14 Lifestyle Tips to Easily Manage Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition often played for laughs in media. Falling asleep without warning may understandably seem humorous. However, in reality there is truly nothing funny about this condition which can even be fatal in some cases. In narcolepsy, a person might fall asleep without warning when driving, when descending the stairs, or when generally […]
14 Simple Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Relief
The plantar fascia is a ligament that attaches to the heel bone and runs to the base of the toes. This tendon acts as a shock absorber for the feet, absorbing impact from running and jumping. When the fascia becomes inflamed due to repetitive stress, it starts to thicken. Stressors, such as impact and running […]
14 Tips to Stop Pain in Back of the Heel
Pain in the heel is a common problem. Most people spend a lot of time on their feet and because of this, the feet can suffer. When a person develops pain in their heel they often think that they have a heel spur. While this may be the case, most of the time bone spurs […]
Natural Remedies
14 Useful Tips to Avoid & Protect Yourself From Malaria
Malaria is a parasitic condition that can cause a large number of symptoms, ranging from jaundice and headaches to fever and vomiting. Malaria is extremely serious if left untreated, and while it is curable, it can be extremely unpleasant to endure. This is especially true if you are abroad when you first notice the symptoms. […]
14 Home Remedies for Pinkeye
Pink eye is another term for conjunctivitis, though it can also be a broad term to describe anything that gives you a reddish/pink discoloring in the eye. This normally comes free with itchiness, streaming and perhaps swelling and discharge. Conjunctivitis is essentially an eye infection and the good news is that it will normally clear […]
14 Effective Home Remedies for Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion occurs when fluid enters the lining of the lungs. Pleurisy is the inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs and the chest cavity. This condition can cause a person to experience chest pain. If you are struggling with chest pain that gets worse when you cough or inhale, chances are that you […]
Nutrition
20 High Sodium Foods You Shouldn’t Consume Too Much
Sodium is a controversial topic in the health community at the moment. Consuming to much salt in your meals leads to high blood pressure and a condition known as “hypertension.” Hypertensive individuals are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular issues which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Recent research suggests that encumbered sodium […]
17 Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a vitamin that we don’t get from the diet but rather from exposure to sunlight. This encourages the body to naturally produce more vitamin D, which in turn has a large number of important benefits for our health. The issue is that many of us just don’t get the vitamin D we […]
15 Facts About Banana Nutrition and Its Benefits
The humble banana is an unassuming fruit. It’s always been there and while it has always been reliable, it’s rarely in fashion either. You have your kales, your avocados, your berries. These are some of the most ‘trendy’ super foods in town right now and it seems like everyone is talking about them. But you […]
Conditions
HPV Vaccine: 15 Advantages and Disadvantages
HPV affects around 80 million people within the United States alone. The disease is able to spread via skin contact as well as sexual activity. While HPV will usually go away on its own even if left untreated, there are other types that can lead to various problems. These problems include cervical cancer as well […]
14 Warning Symptoms of Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis, more commonly known as a kidney infection, is a certain kind of urinary tract infection that takes hold in either the urethra or bladder before making a journey to either on or, if you’re really unfortunate, both of your kidneys. When it comes to kidney infections, there’s no room for time-wasting and medical attention […]
15 Most Common Klinefelter Syndrome Symptoms
Klinefelter syndrome is a rare condition that has fewer than 200,000 cases in the U.S. a year. It is when men have an extra chromosome (XXY). Men who have Klinefelter syndrome are unaware that they have the condition until they run into the problem of conceiving. Men who have Klinefelter syndrome produce little to no […]