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Have you considered introducing sex toys into your relationship, but fear the move might do more harm than good? It’s a common concern and one that may have some merit. We can help you sort out the details.Sex toys definitely have the potential to either help or hurt a relationship, depending on how they’re used. They can help women who have a hard time achieving orgasm, and they can help men who need...
8/22/2019 7:00:00 AM
Just weeks before summer was officially underway, the FDA published the findings of a study looking at sunscreen application in the Journal of the American Medical Association or JAMA. They found that the active ingredients in sunscreen were being absorbed into the bloodstream after application.Information like this can be concerning. The importance of sunscreen for the prevention of sun damage, premature...
8/21/2019 7:00:00 AM
Do you know how often you should be washing your clothes? How often do you wash your jeans, shirts and socks? If you said after every wear to each of these clothing items, there’s a chance you may be washing more often than needed. How often do you wash your sheets? Many people don’t wash them often enough. Find out how your washing schedule compares to recommended practices in the article below.Cleanliness...
8/20/2019 7:50:24 PM
Are you hoping to get more natural vitamin D in your life but fear you may face skin damage in the process? You don’t have to sacrifice the benefits to reduce your risks. Getting enough of the essential vitamin is actually pretty simple, and for many, supplements may still be avoidable if that's your choice.Contrary to popular belief, most people can get plenty of vitamin D from sunlight, even with...
8/20/2019 7:00:00 AM
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause female infertility and it can come with a slew of other serious hormone-related complications as well. Treatments are available, but most do not, as yet, address the root of the problem: the cause of the hormonal imbalance. Researchers believe they may have uncovered the key to finally understanding how it all works.The cause of PCOS has been difficult to...
8/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
Approximately 1.1 million people were living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) at the end of 2015; 15 percent of these had no idea they’d been infected. Statistically speaking, those who started antiretroviral treatment early could expect to live a long life despite their HIV diagnosis, but they would never be cured. A cure may be on the horizon, though.Two men infected with HIV have been...
8/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
Honey is more than just a sweetener to add to your tea. It also provides a variety of benefits that can be good for your health. Honey has a variety of benefits that go beyond being a traditional sweetener in a recipe. From treating burns to helping postmenopausal women retain their immediate memory, here's a look at a few of the conditions honey can treat. Honey Can Be Used to Treat BurnsStudies using...
8/15/2019 7:00:00 AM
A new medication to treat osteoporosis has been found to increase bone density and reduce the risk of fracture in vulnerable adults. This finding could vastly improve the quality of life for seniors who are at risk for a disabling fracture. Not only will the drug prevent fractures, but as a result, it will also allow people with osteoporosis to enjoy more activities than they would otherwise be able...
8/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
Drug prices are on the rise and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. According to research done by the Scripps Research Translational Institute, the cost of almost all commonly used brand-name drugs increased over the course of five years. Prices of popular drugs for many major illnesses, such as cancer and diabetes, are on the rise. Researchers found that there is no end in sight for these increases....
8/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
If you sleep with the soft, flickering light of television or with the modest glow of a small nightlight illuminating your room, you may be doing your body more harm than you realize. A new study has linked weight gain and obesity with sleeping with a light on. According to the study, women who sleep while bathed in artificial light gained, on average, 11 pounds over a five-year period.What’s more,...
7/17/2019 7:00:00 AM
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