Health & Beauty

Braces might get a bad reputation due to how awkward they might feel for the first few weeks they’re on. It doesn’t help that people usually get braces during adolescence when self-esteem depends on appearance and judgment from their peers. However, braces do more than improve one’s smile. They are able to correct overcrowded and […]

Losing hair can be a devastating blow to a person’s self-confidence, which could lead to anxiety, social withdrawal, and other psychological effects. For many people who are living in Nevada and other states across the country, the easiest way to cover up hair loss is through a wig that is commercially available. However, it poses

Everyone wants to be healthier. In fact, most people include that in their New Year’s resolutions. They vow to start some sort of a healthy diet as the year begins. Now, many choose to follow the ketogenic diet because of its many health benefits. But, how many have actually pushed through with it? How many

The estimate is that more than 70% of the American population is either obese or overweight. That is a significantly high number, considering that the U.S. population is just roughly 5% of the world’s population. Then there is the problem with eating disorders, where only 1 out of 10 people go for treatment. America has

Your toes are often moist and damp making it a haven for yeasts, fungi, and molds. Thus, a lot of people develop toenail fungus or onychomycosis at some point in their life. Nail fungal infection can be challenging to cure as they don’t heal without a proper and consistent anti-fungal treatment. The signs of fungal

Acne is a common problem for adolescents and young adults. It happens when red bumps or small cysts appear on the parts of the body, particularly the face. Acne is formed when the pores get clogged due to stress and hormones. It can enlarge if bacteria get inside your skin, causing inflammation. A myth is

Slowly losing your faculties can be a terrifying thing, especially if it’s an inevitable part of growing old. More than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, but certain factors can delay the onset of the dreaded condition — or even completely stop it in its track. 1. Clear Vision Your eyes are more than just

Mosquitoes can do more than cause itchy and annoying bites. They can also spread diseases and viruses which can make anyone sick. Even worse, there are instances when these diseases can cause death. Although almost every kind of mosquitoes is irritating, a few ones are lethal enough to cause diseases. Mosquitoes bite at any time

At the dawn of the millennium, we worried about youth getting hooked on video games and fighting over whose turn it was at the computer. Now, with a phone in everybody’s hands, the potential to get hooked on a variety of apps and social media diversions is endless. Most people would agree that we all

Pinocchio is a famous cartoon character whose nose gets longer every time he tells a lie. Had Pinocchio been a real person, he would have had sustained various types of nasal injuries because of his nose length. But, even an average Joe is prone to such injuries because the nose is designed to stick out, and thus,