Key TakeawaysStar quarterback Aaron Rodgers experienced an Achilles tendon tear during his first game of the season with the New York Jets.Artificial turf may be associated with a higher rate of foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries, but experts say more research is needed to fully understand the impact of playing surfaces like turf.Experts recommend athletes take certain precautions to reduce the risk of injuries when playing on turf, including stretching and warming up before games and practicing on turf when possible to acclimate to the surface....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Therapeutic Ultrasound Help?How It WorksHeating EffectsCould It Hurt?Placebo EffectBottom Line Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Therapeutic Ultrasound Help? How It Works Heating Effects Could It Hurt? Placebo Effect Bottom Line Researchers are studying whethertherapeutic ultrasoundworks as a treatment in physical therapy. Ultrasound machines may be used to improve circulation and tissue healing, but it’s unclear if it’s a useful component of injury recovery....

Key TakeawaysApplying concentrated heat like a hot spoon or an electronic heated device to a mosquito bite may help get rid of itchiness—at least, temporarily.Experts do not generally recommend using heat on mosquito bites because it could cause burns to the outer layer of the skin or make inflammation worse.Instead of using heat, experts recommend alternatives like anti-itch creams, oral antihistamine medications, or cold compresses for itchy mosquito bites. Key Takeaways Applying concentrated heat like a hot spoon or an electronic heated device to a mosquito bite may help get rid of itchiness—at least, temporarily....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksWays to Use ItIs It Safe and Effective?Other Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Ways to Use It Is It Safe and Effective? Other Benefits The juice from alemon(Citrus limon, from theRutaceaefamily) has multiple benefits for your hair. In fact, many people use lemon juice, combined with exposure to the sun, to lighten their hair naturally.It’s cost-effective, making it an attractive home remedy and an alternative to professional hair bleaching treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Treat It at HomeDrink Plenty of WaterTry D-MannoseDrink Cranberry JuiceTry a ProbioticAvoid Certain FoodsWipe From Front to BackConsider Switching Birth ControlTry Vaginal EstrogenManaging SymptomsIf UTI Is Not Improving Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Treat It at Home Drink Plenty of Water Try D-Mannose Drink Cranberry Juice Try a Probiotic Avoid Certain Foods Wipe From Front to Back...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchIs Vaping Effective?Do You Gain After Quitting?Non-Nicotine VapesSafer Weight Loss Methods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Is Vaping Effective? Do You Gain After Quitting? Non-Nicotine Vapes Safer Weight Loss Methods Smoking cigarettes has been linked to weight loss, and quitting smoking may lead to weight gain. Does the same apply to vaping? While vaping nicotine may suppress appetite, there isn’t much evidence to support the use of vaping in managing weight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeals in MoistureLash AppearanceSkin ReactionsUsing It With Other ProductsSimple and InexpensiveApplying Vaseline SafelyPotential DownsidesA Longer Lash Look Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Seals in Moisture Lash Appearance Skin Reactions Using It With Other Products Simple and Inexpensive Applying Vaseline Safely Potential Downsides A Longer Lash Look If you want your eyes to pop, you might be wondering if Vaseline helps your eyelashes grow....

There’s a very common pattern surrounding dental check-ups. Chances are, you were told at your last appointment that you should brush andflossmore. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many people don’t stick to a low-sugar diet or a strict oral hygiene regimen, and they often report the same experience: Life got busy, they forgot, or they simply couldn’t maintain a daily flossing habit. 1:367 Tips for Preventing Cavities...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBuilding MuscleWalking MusclesBuild Muscle, Lose FatStrengthen Leg MusclesImprove a Walking WorkoutMaximize Muscle Building Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Building Muscle Walking Muscles Build Muscle, Lose Fat Strengthen Leg Muscles Improve a Walking Workout Maximize Muscle Building ti-ja / Getty Images How Muscle Building Works Resistance training (also called strength training) is the ideal muscle-building exercise. For muscles to grow in size—a process calledhypertrophy—you must also eat enough protein to support their growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTimingPace and IntensityBoosting Your Walk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Timing Pace and Intensity Boosting Your Walk Walking is an effective way to lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Studies have shown that people who use walking as a workout for three months have improved systolic blood pressure (the top number, measuring the pressure in the arteries as your heart beats)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMuscles WorkedBenefitsDoes It Help Weight Loss?DisadvantagesWho Should AvoidWhat to Look forHow to Walk With a Weighted Vest Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Muscles Worked Benefits Does It Help Weight Loss? Disadvantages Who Should Avoid What to Look for How to Walk With a Weighted Vest Walking is a popular form of exercise and a great way to improve your health. As an easily accessible activity that requires no equipment, walking decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia, improves mental well-being, and increases longevity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWarm Milk: An Effective Sleep AidMilk Temperature and TypeChildren and Milk SleepinessTips for Better Sleep Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Warm Milk: An Effective Sleep Aid Milk Temperature and Type Children and Milk Sleepiness Tips for Better Sleep You’ve likely heard that drinking warm milk before bedtime can help you sleep.Good sleepis an essential part of health for each of us. Insufficient sleep affects both physical and mental health....

Key TakeawaysWatermelon may be a trigger for people with migraine, a new study suggests.Researchers believe the nitrites found in watermelon could be the reason they can cause headaches for some people.Other foods that contain nitrites—including deli meats, hot dogs, cured meats, and more—have also been linked to migraine, experts said. Key Takeaways Watermelon may be a trigger for people with migraine, a new study suggests.Researchers believe the nitrites found in watermelon could be the reason they can cause headaches for some people....