7 Ways to Stop Foot Pain From Standing All Day

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoot Pain CausesTips for ReliefPrevent Foot PainWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foot Pain Causes Tips for Relief Prevent Foot Pain When to See a Healthcare Provider Working on your feet all day often causesfoot pain. People in any profession can be affected, but foot pain from standing all day is common for people working in healthcare, construction, retail sales, salons, and factories....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1712 words · Daniel Melendez

7 Ways to Use Technology for Diabetes Management

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsContinuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)Insulin PumpGlucometersInsulin PensSmartphone AppsTelemedicineOnline CommunitiesFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Insulin Pump Glucometers Insulin Pens Smartphone Apps Telemedicine Online Communities FAQs Technology can help better control blood sugar and simplify managingtype 2 diabetes. This article discusses some of the best ways to use technology for diabetes. Habrovich / Getty Images Continuous glucose monitoring(CGM) is wearable technology used to monitorglucose levelsat all times....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2515 words · Dr. Alex Suarez

8 Best Teas to Drink When You Have a Cold, According to Experts

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of TeaMilk in TeaOther RemediesDuration Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Tea Milk in Tea Other Remedies Duration Sipping on a warm cup of tea can be a soothing home remedy when you have a cold. There are many caffeine-free teas to choose from to keep you hydrated and support your recovery.While research has not established that a specific tea can cure a common cold, certain teas may help alleviate symptoms like congestion, cough, and sore throat....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2514 words · Michelle Davis

8 Best Things You Can Do to Ease Your Constipation

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEat FruitEat VegetablesOther Fiber SourcesMagnesiumHeat ApplicationsBowel RetrainingBiofeedbackLaxatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eat Fruit Eat Vegetables Other Fiber Sources Magnesium Heat Applications Bowel Retraining Biofeedback Laxatives Constipationcan be painful and frustrating, but there are options for treatment that can help. This includes consuming fiber and other substances that help soften stool, or speeding up the movement of your intestine (known asperistalsis)....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1846 words · Brian Henry

8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bicep Tendonitis?Physical TherapyOther TreatmentsTreatment Timeline Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bicep Tendonitis? Physical Therapy Other Treatments Treatment Timeline If you havepain in your upper arm or shoulder, you may have irritated your biceps tendon, a condition known as bicepstendonitis. The pain may limit your shoulder motion and make performing normal work and recreational tasks difficult or impossible. You should see a healthcare provider who can diagnose biceps tendonitis and refer you to a physical therapist for treatment....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2310 words · Courtney Pena

8 Botox Alternatives

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeurotoxinsFillersLaser ResurfacingSurgeryWhich Cosmetic Procedure Is Right For You?Lifestyle Changes: A Natural OptionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neurotoxins Fillers Laser Resurfacing Surgery Which Cosmetic Procedure Is Right For You? Lifestyle Changes: A Natural Option Frequently Asked Questions Botox(onabotulinumtoxinA) is a popular and effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, but there are other options you can consider—and each has pluses and minuses in terms of effectiveness, how often they’re needed, and more....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2197 words · Kimberly Mccoy

8 Causes of a Lump on the Wrist or Hand

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGanglion CystsGiant Cell TumorInclusion CystsCarpal BossDupuytren’s ContractureEnchondromaRheumatoid ArthritisCancerWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ganglion Cysts Giant Cell Tumor Inclusion Cysts Carpal Boss Dupuytren’s Contracture Enchondroma Rheumatoid Arthritis Cancer When to See a Provider Diagnosis A lump on your hand or wrist is likely benign (not harmful). A bump that feels like bone is likely acarpal boss. A moveable wrist bump is typically aganglioncyst....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2372 words · Catherine Cook

8 Causes of an Itchy Nose

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewAllergic RhinitisIrritantsSinusitisFood AllergiesNasal PolypsCPAP MachinesNasal TumorsBrain TumorsDiagnosing Pruritus Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Allergic Rhinitis Irritants Sinusitis Food Allergies Nasal Polyps CPAP Machines Nasal Tumors Brain Tumors Diagnosing Pruritus Nasalpruritusis the medical term for an itchy nose. There are many possible causes of nasal itchiness, including hay fever (allergic rhinitis),food allergies, a sinus infection (sinusitis), andnasal polyps. It may also be due to nasal irritation, dry air, and the use ofCPAP machines....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2515 words · Jennifer Jones

8 Causes of White Spots on Your Nails

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Diagnosis White spots on the nails or nail bed are known asleukonychia. The most common cause of white spots on the nail is injury, which can be prevented with proper nail care. Other possible causes are allergies to nail products and fungal infections. In rare cases, white spots on your nail can be a sign of a systemic illness or deficiency....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Brian Lindsey

8 Common CPAP Side Effects

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSkin MarksDry Nose or MouthDiscomfort ExhalingSwallowing AirCentral Sleep ApneaFace Growth ProblemsClaustrophobiaLoud NoiseFactors Impacting Side EffectsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Skin Marks Dry Nose or Mouth Discomfort Exhaling Swallowing Air Central Sleep Apnea Face Growth Problems Claustrophobia Loud Noise Factors Impacting Side Effects Prevention If you use aCPAP(continuous positive airway pressure) machine or are interested in getting one, you might be wondering about possible side effects....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1598 words · Charles Davis

8 Essential Pool Exercises to Minimize Stress on Your Joints

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProcessBenefitsEquipmentTypesRisksHealth Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Process Benefits Equipment Types Risks Health Conditions Water aerobics are low-impact exercises done in water, mainly swimming pools. These exercises have many health benefits, especially for those who cannot perform higher-impact movements. Water aerobics offers a full-body, low-impact workout. This article explores the benefits of water aerobics, lists pool exercises that can work the major muscle groups, and explores which health conditions can benefit from water aerobics....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2138 words · Jon Wilson

8 Exercises for Cervical Radiculopathy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsExercisesFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Exercises FAQs Physical therapy forcervical radiculopathycan help manage pain, improve the range of motion in your neck, and strengthen your muscles. Cervical radiculopathy occurs when aspinal nervein your neck becomes irritated or compressed. This can cause pain and weakness, and make normal tasks like sitting, using your arms, or sleeping difficult to do. Most episodes of cervical radiculopathy last for three to six weeks....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2318 words · Kristen Burns

8 Expert Tips to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Stretch marks (striae gravidarum) are indented streaks on the skin that commonly develop during pregnancy. They occur when the skin expands rapidly, causing small tears. When these tears heal, stretch marks appear, often developing on the belly, chest, hips, thighs, and bottom. Stretch markscan be red, purple, dark brown, white, or silver and often fade. About 50% to 90% of pregnant people experience stretch marks at some point before childbirth.It is not always possible to prevent stretch marks....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1058 words · Brittany Mccarthy