Key Takeaways Nobody questions social drinking, and almost nobody tells you not to. In the same way, people seldom raise an eyebrow at diet culture. “It’s what you do,” Meg Fee, who started a sobriety blog calledYou Don’t Have To Drink Todayafter noticing unhealthy drinking patterns in her social life, told Verywell. These patterns began in college and contributed to an eating disorder, she said. Worried about gaining weight from alcohol and obsessed with fending off the “Freshman 15,” Fee initially restricted calories before fraternity parties, “saving them” for alcohol....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Dry Brushing Drawbacks Myths Brush Options Frequently Asked Questions Dry brushing the skin is a comparatively new trend, though its roots lie in ancient times. It’s common inAyurvedicmedicinebut many cultures, including the ancient Greeks and Japanese, have used skin brushing to cleanse and beautify the skin.It’s done at day spas but you can do it yourself at home, too. It’s called “dry” brushing because you aren’t scrubbing up while you bathe or shower; instead, a firm, bristled brush is swept across the skin, from toe to head....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout DESHow Common Is DES?By EthnicityBy Age and GenderCauses and Risk FactorsScreeningSummaryNext in Dry Eye Syndrome GuideAn Overview of Dry Eye Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About DES How Common Is DES? By Ethnicity By Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors Screening Summary Next in Dry Eye Syndrome Guide Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a condition that makes your eyes feel uncomfortable due to a lack of tears to lubricate your eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Care RoutineSpecialist CareSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Care Routine Specialist Care Side Effects You need a plan to manage dry eye syndrome. The good news is that you can make simple modifications and may be able to rely on natural remedies. Self-care for dry eye syndrome includes daily use of drops, consuming certain foods and supplements, and other changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow LASIK Causes Dry EyeWho Is at Risk?ScreeningTreatmentWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How LASIK Causes Dry Eye Who Is at Risk? Screening Treatment When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions The most common side effect of LASIK eye surgery isdry eye. About 40% of patients report having dry eye one month after surgery.Dry eye afterLASIKcan affect your vision and cause discomfort....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Dry eyesin children are rare but potentially serious and may indicate a more problematic condition. It’s important to pay close attention if a child is having recurring dry eyes and to seek treatment to rule out more serious conditions. Over time, if dry eyes are left untreated, vision and eye problems may be more likely to occur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSafetyAbstinence and Dry HumpingCommunication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Safety Abstinence and Dry Humping Communication Dry humping is rubbing against your partner but not having penetrative or oral sex. Dry humping’s meaning varies: Some people define it as keeping your clothes on, while others consider dry humping to mean being intimate without clothes but not having penetrative sex....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks Contraindications Before During After Interpreting Results Dry needling is a therapeutic procedure used to relievemuscular painand improve jointrange of motion(ROM). Dry needling side effects may include soreness, bleeding, bruising, and fatigue. The procedure involves the insertion of a needle intomyofascial trigger points—which are small muscle knots that can be highly sensitive and painful to the touch. A minimally invasive treatment with a low risk of complication, research suggests that dry needling may be effective in relieving acute andchronic pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions An itchy, dry, flaky scalp is a common complaint. A frequent cause of it is a condition calledseborrheic dermatitis, also called seborrheic eczema, dandruff, or, in babies,cradle cap.It’s not contagious, it doesn’t indicate poor hygiene, and it doesn’t cause serious damage to your hair or scalp....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Under Eye Dryness?CausesSymptomsManagement and PreventionProfessional Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Under Eye Dryness? Causes Symptoms Management and Prevention Professional Treatment Dry skin under your eyes can have a number of causes, including aging, a skin condition likeeczema, or even the weather. By taking steps to add moisture to the area, you can prevent more serious issues, like inflammation or infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow Much Pain Is Normal?Risk FactorsPain ReliefHealing TimeHygiene Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How Much Pain Is Normal? Risk Factors Pain Relief Healing Time Hygiene Tips Dry socket, clinically calledalveolar osteitis, is a healing complication that occurs after tooth extraction, often withwisdom teeth removal. Poor oral hygiene can place you at greater risk of dry socket. Food particles that get stuck in your extraction site and not cleaned out can dislodge the blood clot that protects the site....

Key Takeaways1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence (IPV).The pandemic has exacerbated domestic violence and overdose cases.Stigma and other barriers impact women’s ability to access recovery and safety services, especially in rural areas. Key Takeaways 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence (IPV).The pandemic has exacerbated domestic violence and overdose cases.Stigma and other barriers impact women’s ability to access recovery and safety services, especially in rural areas. Since the onset of the pandemic, these realities have only become more dire as domestic violence and overdose cases increase....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Symptoms BeginPhysical SymptomsProgressive SymptomsSigns Parents May NoteDiagnosisManaging Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Symptoms Begin Physical Symptoms Progressive Symptoms Signs Parents May Note Diagnosis Managing Symptoms Duchennemuscular dystrophy (DMD)is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and wasting. This leads to changes in joint and bone structure, which can affect organs such as the lungs and lead to an array of other symptoms....