When we lose our long, bright, summer days as the seasons change into fall and winter, many of us feel down and a little less energetic than usual. But, if you have seasonal affective disorder, the shorter, darker days of fall and winter actually...
There is little that's good about fast food. Kids may enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant and the toys they receive with their meals, but fast food is high in empty calories, saturated fat and sodium. Parents may enjoy the cheap prices and the...
Although considered a very modern city, Los Angeles is steeped in history. Visitors can learn about the city's first settlement at El Pueblo de Los Angeles, or go even farther back in time at the La Brea Tar Pits. Los Angeles is a city of great...
Aging skin grows more sensitive and needs more care to look healthy, so using the right cosmetic products is a must. Which ones are safe or right for you? Millions of commercial choices are backed by advertised promises, but little more. The...
More than 87 million Americans use facial cleansers every day and spend a combined $7 billion on skin care products annually. With the hundreds of choices available in drug and beauty stores, it's difficult to know which cleansers are the best. A...
Mineral makeup is an FDA-approved type of cosmetic. While it was once in the exclusive domain of the more expensive cosmetic companies, discount makeup manufacturers have recently jumped on the mineral makeup bandwagon, including Maybelline.
There are several acne-like disorders, including acne vulgaris, rosacea, hormonally-influenced acne and nodular or cystic acne, which are considered separate entities because of differences in development and treatment. Knowing about some of the...
Postnatal depression, also called postpartum depression, usually doesn't have a single identifiable cause. A combination of emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors leads to this inability to cope with new motherhood in a healthy way. While it's...
Your body's liver secretes a protein into your blood during the blood filtration process, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Abnormal levels of this protein, however, might be linked to heart disease or other cardiac...
The headache, nausea, dry mouth and other discomforts of a hangover can make anyone vow to give up drinking forever. Most people know that a hangover results from drinking too much alcohol, but how much is too much varies widely from person to...
Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for high cholesterol. High cholesterol occurs when the amount of total cholesterol in your blood exceeds 240 or if the LDL is higher than 40. Cholesterol readings consist of a total cholesterol reading,...
Skin products come to mind when we hear the term "lip balm" but balm has a much older history than just its presence in the makeup aisle. Balm is an herb officially called "Melissa officinalis" but more commonly known as lemon balm. Used to...
Acne medications are plentiful in pharmacies and cosmetic aisles everywhere. Commercial products for the common acne sufferer include scrubs, masks, spot treatments and a plethora of other blemish control products. Homeopathic medicines differ...
Some people opt for permanent makeup when they want the lasting effects of makeup without having to reapply it. Permanent makeup is a form of tattooing that uses cosmetic implantation to place colored pigment on a facial feature. Permanent makeup...
Bodybuilding is often split into two phases: the bulking phase and the cutting phase. During the bulking phase, a bodybuilder consumes more calories than his body needs to maintain its current weight in order to add muscle mass. During the cutting...
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that plays a major role in heart health. According to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol is considered to be 240 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) and above. The National Cholesterol Education...
Individual states and private adoption agencies vary in their policies regarding how much and what type of information may be shared regarding a child's natural parents. Generally, they will not update medical information once the adoption is...
With edgy, controversial spokespeople, such as gender-bending pop icon RuPaul and fetish model and former Marilyn Manson missus, Dita von Teese, M.A.C. cosmetics seems an unlikely contender to join the ranks of conventional, mainstream department...
Depression does not describe a single disorder calling for a straightforward course of treatment. Often misused as an umbrella term, depression actually includes several different disorders and may be a symptom of a different disorder, rather than...
Cholesterol is comprised of two types, LDL and HDL. The LDL, also named "bad" cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein, is the portion of your cholesterol that sticks to artery walls. This can cause restricted blood flow to the heart and brain,...
A cleft lip or palate is one of the most common birth defects in the United States. Fortunately, a variety of early interventions are available to treat the child with cleft lip or palate. From surgeries to different therapies, treatments are...
The effectiveness of athletic training depends on how well the athlete follows certain basic principles. Based on extensive research in the physiological and behavioral sciences, the eight fundamental rules listed below apply to all sports,...