The teenage years are a time when a lot of physical and emotional changes take place as young people make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Teens often face peer pressure as they navigate their way through friendships and romantic relationships. Some teens develop mental health conditions, such asdepressionoranxiety disorders. Counseling for adolescents can help. This article discusses online and in-person counseling for adolescents, including how it works, whom it helps, and what the benefits are....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Factors to Consider Basic Routine Conditioning How Often to Wash Hair Changing Needs Tips Diet Hair care routines are important to keep your hair healthy and protected. All basic hair care routines involve steps such as cleansing and conditioning, but using products and practices tailored to yourhair typeand individual needs helps your hair look and feel its best. Things to consider when developing your ideal hair care routine include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMaking a PlanWorkout TipsWhat Demotivates People?Bouncing BackResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Making a Plan Workout Tips What Demotivates People? Bouncing Back Results Starting a workout routine is a significant step toward achieving weight loss goals, but staying consistent can be challenging. Motivation can fade over time due to busy schedules and responsibilities, making keeping a regular exercise schedule hard. However, with the right mindset and strategies, you can overcome these hurdles and make exercise a habit....

Key TakeawaysIf you don’t have air conditioning, staying cool during recurrent heat waves can be a challenge.Replenishing fluids and electrolytes throughout the day can ensure your body stays hydrated as it works hard to cool you off.You can make small changes in the home to help block the heat out, such as installing reflective window shutters and switching to LED lightbulbs. Key Takeaways If you don’t have air conditioning, staying cool during recurrent heat waves can be a challenge....

Many people will soon travel to visit family and friends or take a much-needed vacation this holiday season. But staying healthy before, during, and after your trip isn’t always an easy task, especially as several respiratory illnesses—including COVID-19—continue to circulate.Traveling can knock you off your routine of healthy eating, exercising, and getting enough sleep. Experts say there are precautions and steps you can take to feel your best throughout your travels, ensuring you make the most of your time away and return feeling refreshed and in tip-top shape....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPreparingTake a NapConsume CaffeineHave a SnackAvoid SubstancesUse LightGet ActiveWhat About Stimulants? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Preparing Take a Nap Consume Caffeine Have a Snack Avoid Substances Use Light Get Active What About Stimulants? Staying up all night is something most people have done from time to time. Though not ideal, an occasional all-nighter is sometimes necessary. Drinking coffee, bright lighting, and keeping active are a few things that can help you stay up all night....

Key TakeawaysIn the event that you lose power, double layering on clothes and blankets and closing off all drafts from windows and doors can help retain heat.Experts advise against propane heater usage inside the home and sleeping in running cars in enclosed spaces as they are a carbon monoxide hazard.If you experience carbon monoxide poisoning, call 911 immediately and seek immediate emergency care. Key Takeaways In the event that you lose power, double layering on clothes and blankets and closing off all drafts from windows and doors can help retain heat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactors to ConsiderPain RelieversOintments and CreamsAllergy MedicationNausea/Stomach UpsetImportant ConsiderationsMaintaining Your Kit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Factors to Consider Pain Relievers Ointments and Creams Allergy Medication Nausea/Stomach Upset Important Considerations Maintaining Your Kit Deciding what medications to put in afirst aid kit, if any, tends to be a bit harder than stocking standard supplies like gauze and bandages. What are you likely to need?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy People StockpileWays to StockpileWhy You Should Not StockpileA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why People Stockpile Ways to Stockpile Why You Should Not Stockpile A Word From Verywell You’ve seen it before: the empty shelves in the grocery store after people hear a big storm is on the way. There is an instinct to gather all the resources you can in case you are homebound for any length of time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Stop a Bloody NoseAfter It StopsWhen to See a ProviderIf the Bleeding Won’t StopPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Stop a Bloody Nose After It Stops When to See a Provider If the Bleeding Won’t Stop Prevention Having abloody nose(also known asepistaxis) can be unnerving, but in most cases, nosebleeds are easy to stop and rarely serious.While you’ll want to stop a bloody nose right away, it’s important to do it properly and safely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s Worse at NightCausesTreatmentSigns It’s Getting WorseChronic Dry Cough Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Worse at Night Causes Treatment Signs It’s Getting Worse Chronic Dry Cough Acoughis a natural reflex that protects your body’s airways and lungs from damaging irritants likemucus, germs, dust, and smoke. A dry cough does not produce or bring up mucus and has many possible causes, including a chest cold,asthma, andacid reflux....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSteps to TakeWhy They Don’t StopBlood ThinnersPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Steps to Take Why They Don’t Stop Blood Thinners Prevention You can take steps to stop anosebleedthat occurs at home or in public. Nosebleeds are common. Up to 60 million people in the United States experience nosebleeds each year. To help stop a nosebleed, sit down and lightly squeeze the nostrils below the bony ridge of your nose between your thumb and forefinger for about 15 minutes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHome RemediesMedicationsCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Home Remedies Medications Coping Frequently Asked Questions To stop a runny nose, you need to know what’s causing it. A mild runny nose from a cold will usually get better on its own with rest and plenty of fluids, while a chronic runny nose from allergies might need to be treated with medication....