Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Facial Masking?Masked Face and Parkinson’sTherapy for Facial MaskingFacial Masking and MedicationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Facial Masking? Masked Face and Parkinson’s Therapy for Facial Masking Facial Masking and Medication Frequently Asked Questions Facial masking, also called masked facies or hypomimia, is the loss of facial expression most commonly associated withParkinson’s disease. The condition gives the affected person a fixed, mask-like expression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStructureFunctionInjury or ImpairmentWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Structure Function Injury or Impairment When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Cranial nerve 7, which is also called the facial nerve, controls movement of the face, including the forehead, eyelids, cheeks, mouth, and jaw. The facial nerve can be damaged due to trauma, inflammation, infections, or disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Facial nerve paralysis is impaired function of the facial nerve. It causes weakness on one side of the face.Bell’s palsyis the most common cause of isolated facial nerve paralysis when there aren’t other symptoms. Facial weakness can also be one of the symptoms of other conditions, such as Ramsay Hunt syndrome (a complication of shingles), stroke (a blockage of blood flow or bleeding in the brain), facial trauma, dental infections, or meningitis (inflammation of the meninges that protect the brain)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsRehabilitation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Rehabilitation The facial nerve and its branches regulate a number of functions of the mouth and face. Most of its divisions stimulate muscles that allow eyelids to open and close, as well as facial movements. This nerve also mediates the production of tears and saliva and the perception of taste in the tongue and receives some sensory input from the face as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWounds and Skin ConditionsShinglesHeart AttackStrokeAt-Home ReliefMedicationSeeing a ProviderChronic Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Wounds and Skin Conditions Shingles Heart Attack Stroke At-Home Relief Medication Seeing a Provider Chronic Management Not only is facial pain uncomfortable, but it can interfere with daily tasks such as talking, eating, and brushing your teeth. Facial pain can cause aching, pressure, burning, shooting, or electrical sensations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It DoesIngredients and FormulationsIn Skin Care RoutinesHair Toners Are Different Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Does Ingredients and Formulations In Skin Care Routines Hair Toners Are Different Understanding the role of toners can be confusing. Questions often arise about what toners are, why they’re important, and the best methods for applying them. This article will explain the role of facial toners, including how toner ingredients can help enhance the skin’s appearance....

Key TakeawaysThe Surfside condo collapse will have profound mental health impacts for both victims' loved ones and rescue workers, as they deal with grief and trauma.Leadership and policy that make room for personalized grieving processes can help individuals build resiliency. Key Takeaways The Surfside condo collapse will have profound mental health impacts for both victims' loved ones and rescue workers, as they deal with grief and trauma.Leadership and policy that make room for personalized grieving processes can help individuals build resiliency....

Key TakeawaysA new law passed in Texas banned abortions after six weeks.Now, every abortion clinic in Texas will have to reject people seeking an abortion after this time period.Whole Woman’s Health, an independent abortion provider in Texas, has already experienced the law’s impact. Key Takeaways A new law passed in Texas banned abortions after six weeks.Now, every abortion clinic in Texas will have to reject people seeking an abortion after this time period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It FormsSymptoms and DiagnosisStagesTreatmentSurvivalSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Forms Symptoms and Diagnosis Stages Treatment Survival Support Leiomyosarcoma(LMS) is a very rare, abnormal growth in the smooth muscles of many organs—most often the stomach, intestines, anduterus. Leiomyosarcoma tumors usually spread to other tissues and distant organs. They can be unpredictable—growing and spreading very quickly, making them deadly. Often, leiomyosarcoma doesn’t respond well to traditional cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and EffectsEmergency SymptomsEarly Warning SignsEmergency TreatmentTreatmentCausesLowering Your RiskSurvival Rates and Life ExpectancyOngoing Monitoring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Effects Emergency Symptoms Early Warning Signs Emergency Treatment Treatment Causes Lowering Your Risk Survival Rates and Life Expectancy Ongoing Monitoring An aortic aneurysm refers to a balloon-like area of swelling in the body’s largest artery, known as theaorta. Aortic aneurysms typically occur either in the abdomen or the chest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFastingStressBody WeightSmokingAlcohol UseDiet and Thyroid Test ResultsMedicationPregnancyIllnessToxic Exposure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fasting Stress Body Weight Smoking Alcohol Use Diet and Thyroid Test Results Medication Pregnancy Illness Toxic Exposure Several factors can affect thyroid test results, the blood tests used to measure thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),triiodothyronine(T3)andthyroxine(T4), and the levels that are key to your thyroid health. This article looks at 10 factors that can affect your thyroid blood test results....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVision LossAge at DiagnosisDry vs. WetDietSmokingGeographic Atrophy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vision Loss Age at Diagnosis Dry vs. Wet Diet Smoking Geographic Atrophy You may have heard thatage-related macular degeneration (AMD)is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50, but what you may not realize is that most people with AMD don’t lose their vision completely....

Condoms are made of several different materials, such aslambskin,latex,polyurethane, or other synthetic materials such as AT-10 resin and polyisoprene. Additional additives can cause unexpected reactions to either one or both partners, and there is often little way of knowing what you are being exposed to even after reading the product label. Suparat Malipoom / EyeEm / Getty Images To this end, here are some of the ingredients most commonly found in popular condom brands....