Accidents and injuries aren’t ever in anyone’s holiday plans, but thousands of them—many preventable—happen every year. “Planning ahead and taking precautions go a long way toward staying safe whether you are traveling or staying home,”Robert Emery, DrPH,Vice President of Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management at UTHealth Houston, told Verywell. There are safety considerations for the quintessential components of a holiday gathering: food, gifts, and decorations. But there are also travel, illness, and first aid pointers you should have top of mind just in case....

When testosteronelevels are low, you can experience fatigue, a loss of muscle mass,low libido(sex drive), weight gain, bone loss, depression, and other symptoms.Many healthcare providers will recommend strategies to naturally and safely boost testosterone before turning to medications for moderate testosterone impairment. Prathan Chorruangsak / Getty Images A Note on Gender and TerminologyVerywell Health acknowledges thatsex and genderare related concepts, but they are not the same. To accurately reflect our sources, this article uses terms like “male,” “female,” “men,” and “women” as the sources use them....

Making up your mind about scoliosis treatment for you or your child? While the degree of the curve (generally measured as aCobb angle) has the most influence over the course of action forscoliosis, there are different treatment options, and you may have some choices about which option is best at this time.KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty ImagesThis article will explain the different treatments for scoliosis, as well as the criteria used to decide which treatment might be best....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Narcissistic Abuse?ExamplesSigns of AbuseNarcissistic Abuse CycleEffectsGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Narcissistic Abuse? Examples Signs of Abuse Narcissistic Abuse Cycle Effects Getting Help Getting Immediate Help martin-dm/Getty Images These behaviors arise due to traits associated with NPD, including: Being envious of others, along with a lack of empathy, is common. Although studies demonstrate that biological males are more likely to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), how the abuse is expressed may differ across genders and individuals....

Teenagers may experience difficulty falling or staying asleep, or insomnia, for many reasons. Disrupted sleep can negatively impact your teen’s mental and physical health.Prioritizing their sleep hygiene, orgood sleep habits, may help improve their quality of sleep.This article explains simple ways to help your teenager improve their sleep hygiene.Why a Good Night’s Sleep Is Important for Your Health Teenagers may experience difficulty falling or staying asleep, or insomnia, for many reasons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStages of GriefDenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages of Grief Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance The five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance (DABDA). They apply when you are grieving for the death of a loved one as well as when you arefacing a terminal diagnosis. These stages help describe the emotional process when facing these life-changing events....

If you have no time for a professional pedicure, there are some easy and effective at-home ways to keep your feet pretty and healthy. Besides saving time, a simple do-it-yourself treatment has the added benefit of being easy and cost-effective because it uses inexpensive products you probably already have at home. This article offers easy-to-follow steps that will soothe and refresh your feet and have them looking and feeling better fast....

Key TakeawaysReports of online abuse toward women rose during the COVID-19 pandemic.In order to protect yourself, report the abuse and user to social media platforms, and if necessary, law enforcement.There are steps you can take to help prevent online bullying, like reporting users and calling out misleading information. Key Takeaways Reports of online abuse toward women rose during the COVID-19 pandemic.In order to protect yourself, report the abuse and user to social media platforms, and if necessary, law enforcement....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Condoms How Transmission Happens Increasing Effectiveness Minimizing Risk of Transmission When to Get Tested If You Test Positive Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)orsexually transmitted infections (STIs)are infections that are spread through sexual activity with another person.Condomsare a birth control method that protects against certain STIs. However, condoms are not 100% effective, even when used correctly. People can still transmit or acquire an STI when using a condom during sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes It Work for Weight Loss?Avoid Processed FoodsWatch Total CaloriesLow-Carb/Grain-Free/PaleoExercise Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does It Work for Weight Loss? Avoid Processed Foods Watch Total Calories Low-Carb/Grain-Free/Paleo Exercise However, it’s far from clear which of these factors is the most important It may be that a healthy diet and lots of physical activity are more important than eating gluten-free. Lew Robertson / Getty Images...

Key Takeaways Iron deficiencies are quite common, affecting nearly 10 million adults in the United States, including 5 million with iron deficiency anemia.Despite this prevalence, many people don’t know they have low iron levels and may experience certain symptoms for years without knowing the cause. Part of the reason why? Even if you take an iron supplement or eat plenty of iron-rich foods, lots of things block the absorption of iron....

Key Takeaways Many retail stores across the country, including Target, CVS and Walgreens arestruggling to stock their shelveswith tampons, affecting roughly 34 million people in the United States who use them. That’s because there’s currently a tampon shortage, much like we’ve seen with other consumer goods likeinfant formula,diapers, and pet food. The shortages seem to stem from supply chain restrictions, especially oncotton and plastic. These materials have been in high demand since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic because they’re essentail to creating personal protective equipment,Tamika Cross, MD, FACOG, board-certified OB-GYN and owner ofSerenity Women’s Health & Med Spain Pearland, Texas, told Verywell....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCollagen and AgeLiquid CollagenSkin and NailsBones, Joints, and MusclesHeart HealthTypesSide EfffectsFood Sources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Collagen and Age Liquid Collagen Skin and Nails Bones, Joints, and Muscles Heart Health Types Side Efffects Food Sources Liquidcollagenis adietary supplementthat is thought to improve skin elasticity, increase muscle mass, and prevent signs of aging and heart disease. Others contend that it can lead to shinier hair, stronger nails, and healthier joints, or even aid with weight loss....