Many myths have grown around the idea of preventing common colds and have remained for generations. Some people believe they can prevent colds by avoiding certain behaviors. There are certain truths behind some myths. But people should not waste...
This much is indisputable: Distance running is a powerful fitness tool. The activity leaves few of the body's systems untouched, simultaneously building cardiovascular endurance, strengthening leg muscles, and burning calories. Running regularly...
Bike safety can be a matter of life and death, and can certainly impact the fun you have bicycling in your neighborhood, on trails or anywhere for that matter. But many people who ride aren't aware of all the rules and etiquette of bicycling,...
Acne is a skin condition that occurs at any age; however, it's very common during the teenage years. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, as many as 50 million people in the United States struggle with this issue. If your acne doesn't...
Vasectomy reversal is performed in an outpatient setting in the hospital. When the tubes that carry ejaculate from the testicles are reattached, sperm enters the semen, restoring male fertility in approximately half of cases. Your physician can...
While therapy and marriage counseling was once a taboo subject, more couples are turning to counseling in hopes of improving or saving their marriages. While it's easy to become resistant and even angry with your spouse during a marriage...
Victims of domestic violence often cannot escape their situation safely without help, and may need considerable assistance to recover after leaving their abuser. In deciding to help domestic-abuse victims, you can significantly improve...
Too many bagels for breakfast and pizza and beer dinners have left you bloated and pudgy. It's time to take off some of those excess pounds, and you've decided to take the plunge and try low-carb dieting. So say good-bye to your donuts and...
Even people who are very intelligent in other areas of their lives may grow anxious and uncertain when faced with everyday math problems, such as figuring the tip on a restaurant bill. If you suffer from math anxiety, you may dread having to...
It's not uncommon for preteens to struggle with acne. According to KidsHealth.org, approximately eight in 10 preteens and teens struggle with this skin condition. Acne includes whiteheads, blackheads and pus-filled bumps. For preteens, these...
The benefits of participation in strength training for children and adolescents are similar to those of adults. Children who weight lift can increase the strength of their muscles and bones, improve sports performance, improve coordination, alter...
Acne affects between 40 million and 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. With this many people affected, many acne myths have caused people to care for their acne in the wrong way. Unfortunately, when you use an...
Both you and your baby need adequate nutrition during a pregnancy. Healthy choices promote your baby's growth and healthy development, but sifting through the myths to get to the facts about just what is healthy during a pregnancy can be a...
Adjusting your diet to eliminate lactose foods is difficult, even when faced with the effects of lactose intolerance. In addition, removing a whole food group, such as dairy, from your diet can also lead to nutrient and vitamin deficiencies....
"Going green" by making eco-friendly choices is a popular way to help protect the environment. The wide variety of bike paths, recycling bins, farmers markets, and green products may leave you wondering whether any green choice makes a difference....
Excess belly fat is unhealthy and uncomfortable to carry around all the time. Exercises to specifically reduce belly fat do not exist. The concept of "spot reducing" is a myth. It is possible to tone and tighten abdominal muscles through specific...
Asthma is a chronic medical condition that affects the ability to breath by constricting the airways. While it isn't completely clear what causes asthma, there is no evidence supporting the claim that drinking milk causes the disease. Talk to a...
There are loads of diet tips available for people who want to lose weight, and it can be hard to know which ones are true and which are false. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) a number of...
There are a variety of common myths and misconceptions regarding prenatal vitamins. You may have heard, for instance, that they can help your hair grow faster and thicker, or that they stop hair loss. Unfortunately, none of these claims have any...
When someone drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time, alcohol poisoning can be the potentially deadly result. Beyond simple drunkenness, someone with alcohol poisoning exhibits specific symptoms as the toxic effects of the...
Eliminating your favorite dairy foods completely from your diet is difficult, even when you suffer the ill effects of lactose intolerance. Removing an entire food group from daily meals can also lead to vitamin and nutrient deficiencies that are...
There are many common myths regarding prenatal vitamins. You may have heard that they'll give you energy or make your skin clear and hair grow fast. None of these are true. Technically, if you're not pregnant, you can probably take prenatal...
Those unsightly lumps and bumps on your thighs, buttocks and hips are known as cellulite, a condition that plagues many women, no matter their size or age. This genetic condition is caused by an accumulation of fat within your connective tissues,...
Alcohol is made when grains, fruits or vegetables are fermented and the sugars are turned into alcohol. A 1984 federal law required all states to set the age of 21 as the legal age for purchase or public possession of an alcoholic beverage....
Getting into credit card debt can be easy and happens quickly. Getting out of it is another story. The average household carries three and a half credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Across those cards, the average family...
Your hips, thighs and buttocks are pocked with cellulite, that accumulation of fat that makes your skin look dimpled. Certain oil treatments claim to help reduce the appearance of cellulite, and while they may be able to do this temporarily, no...
Acne is a common skin condition in which red, painful pimples form on your face and neck. Although acne is not a dangerous condition, it can be extremely uncomfortable, irritating and even embarrassing for some people. The presence of acne has...
For most women, it's ok to take prenatal vitamins if you're not pregnant, but there's really no reason to do so--they don't do you any particular good. Prenatal vitamins are specially formulated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and have more...
If you're not pregnant, you have few legitimate reasons to take prenatal vitamins. If you've recently given birth or are trying to conceive, prenatal vitamins may benefit you. Otherwise, despite many common myths to the contrary, prenatal vitamins...