Muscle strength is a crucial aspect of overall fitness. It enables you to lift and move objects more effectively and enhances your ability to perform daily tasks. Building muscle strength can improve total body function, aid in managing various health conditions, and even reduce mortality risk. This guide delves into muscle strength, its benefits, and the best ways to build strength without necessarily increasing muscle bulk. What Is Muscular Strength Exactly?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsQuit SmokingDecrease StressReview Your DietFind SupportProtect From Other STIsWork With ProviderWork With Your Healthcare ProviderNatural TreatmentsNext in HPV GuideWhat Is HPV? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Quit Smoking Decrease Stress Review Your Diet Find Support Protect From Other STIs Work With Provider Work With Your Healthcare Provider Natural Treatments Next in HPV Guide Maintaining astrong immune systemmay help to prevent disease.While research is ongoing, some studies have shown that people under 35, who generally have a stronger immune response, have better odds of clearing HPV than those older than 35....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGet an ExamOTC OptionsPrescription ReadersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Get an Exam OTC Options Prescription Readers Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve noticed that you squint when you read, you might be wondering if it’s time to buy a pair ofreading glasses(a.k.a. readers). The process seems easy enough. While prescription options are recommended for some people, over-the-counter reading glasses seem to be available just about everywhere....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Non-HDL Cholesterol?TypesSymptoms of High Non-HDL CholesterolCauses of High Non-HDL CholesterolTesting Non-HDL CholesterolTreating High Non-HDL Cholesterol Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Non-HDL Cholesterol? Types Symptoms of High Non-HDL Cholesterol Causes of High Non-HDL Cholesterol Testing Non-HDL Cholesterol Treating High Non-HDL Cholesterol Non-HDL cholesterol refers to all your cholesterol values minus your HDL cholesterol. In essence, it is a measure of the not-so-good cholesterol levels in your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFormulasBMI With KilogramsBMI With PoundsOther BMI ToolsInterpretationHealth RisksPros and ConsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Formulas BMI With Kilograms BMI With Pounds Other BMI Tools Interpretation Health Risks Pros and Cons Alternatives Calculating your body mass index (BMI) involves using a simple formula with your weight (in pounds or kilograms) and height (in inches or meters). BMI is used to estimate your body fat and establish whether you are underweight, at your healthy weight,overweight, or haveobesity....

Health insurancedoesn’t pay all of your healthcare expenses. Instead, you’re expected to foot the bill for part of the cost of your care through your health plan’scost-sharingrequirements like yourdeductible,copayments, andcoinsurance. This article will explain how coinsurance works, how it differs from deductibles and copays, and how you can know what to expect in terms of the bills you may receive from your medical providers. Since deductibles and copayments are fixed amounts, it doesn’t take a lot of math to figure out how much to pay....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Surgical DrainsDiscomfort or PainCaring for a Surgical DrainWhen the Drain Is RemovedFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Surgical Drains Discomfort or Pain Caring for a Surgical Drain When the Drain Is Removed Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve never had a surgical drain, it’s no wonder why you may fear it; it’s an unknown. So it may help to know this: The device can speed healing, prevent complications, and reduce your post-surgery pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIncision CleaningInspectionBracingPreventing Injury Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Incision Cleaning Inspection Bracing Preventing Injury Surgical incisionsrequire daily care in order to heal quickly and completely without becoming infected. Closed surgical incisions require the same care whether they are closed withsutures, staples,steri-strips, or surgical glue. Open incisions, or incisions that are left open for the surgeon to close at a later time, require very different care from the standard closed incision....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesManagementWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Management When to See a Provider Brittle hair occurs when hair lacks moisture. If this goes uncorrected, the hair can become dry and break easily, especially at the ends. Brittle hair can feel straw-like to the touch. The dryness that leads to brittle hair can happen because of overwashing, styling products, or blow-drying....

While some people need to be hospitalized for treatment of their COVID-19 symptoms,the majority of cases are mild and can be handled at home.Whether you are sick or are caring for someone who has COVID-19, here’s what you need to know about recovering while isolated at home. Verywell / Lara Antal Common Symptoms The symptoms of COVID-19 are not to be taken lightly, but for the most part, they can be managed at home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of DamageRisk FactorsSigns and SymptomsPreventionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Damage Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Prevention Treatment Frequently Asked Questions A wound is any type of injury that punctures the skin.Whiletaking care of a woundis important, so is caring for the skin around the wound, known as periwound skin. You might notice that this area is sensitive or that it has a red tinge, which is known as periwound erythema....

Key TakeawaysMany people are used to traveling or getting together with friends and family for Thanksgiving, but these traditions may not be possible this year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Experts stay that Thanksgiving gatherings should be small in size but big on creativity and care.Stick with celebrating just with those in your own household this year. If you wish to expand your guest list, take it outdoors to reduce the risk....

If you are caring for a loved one at home who is bedridden andincontinent, you may find yourself tasked with having to change adult diapers. Changing diapers properly is important as it helps keep the skin clean and free from infection andperianal/perineal dermatitis(a.k.a., diaper rash). Prolonged exposure to urine and feces can be damaging to the skin, causing tissue breakdown and promoting the formation ofdecubitus ulcers(bedsores).Beyond keeping the skin clean and infection-free, a properly fitted adult diaper helps minimize abrasion that contributes to the onset of these difficult-to-treat sores....