Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore UsingTargeting Body PartsModifications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before Using Targeting Body Parts Modifications Whether you’re working out in a gym, at home, or with a physical therapist, resistance bands can be a valuable fitness tool. These colorful bands are a cheap and convenient way to target many different muscle groups throughout the body. In addition, research has found them to be as effective as free-weight workouts in building strength....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTypesHow to UseSide EffectsHow to Make Your OwnWhy They WorkAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Types How to Use Side Effects How to Make Your Own Why They Work Alternatives Unlikesteroid nasal spraysorantihistamine nasal sprays, saline nasal sprays do not contain medicine. This means you can safely use it as often as you need to relieve your symptoms. Burger / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Tamoxifen?Antidepressant UseRisk of InteractionsSafer Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Tamoxifen? Antidepressant Use Risk of Interactions Safer Options Tamoxifenandantidepressantsare often prescribed for people with breast cancer. Tamoxifen is used for the treatment ofestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer, while antidepressants help treat depression and reducehot flashes(a common side effect of tamoxifen). This article will review the use of tamoxifen, its potential interactions with antidepressants, and which antidepressants may be safer to take with tamoxifen....

Extended or continuous combined oral contraceptives or other combined (estrogen and progestin) hormonal delivery prescriptions, like the birth control patch (Ortho Evra) or ring (NuvaRing) have been used to prevent the bleeding of menstruation. Sometimes they are prescribed for preventing menstrual-related symptoms, like painful cramps or heavy bleeding. If these issues are giving you problems, it may be reasonable to speak with your healthcare provider about potentially skipping your period....

Vaginal weights are a way of strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.Stress incontinencecan make laughing or sneezing anxiety-provoking for up to half of women over the age of 50, often leading to unintentional urinary incontinence (leakage). This condition occurs when physical activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercising put pressure on the bladder, causing leaks. The most common non-surgical treatment for stress incontinence focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, which, as a group, support the bladder and internal organs:...

Key TakeawaysVolunteering is a great way to help your local community in its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.Medical professionals can volunteer as vaccinators who administer vaccine shots directly or become part of the monitoring team.Those who do not have medical training can do a number of logistical and administrative tasks, including traffic control and language translating services. Key Takeaways Volunteering is a great way to help your local community in its COVID-19 vaccination efforts....

Key Takeaways The countdown is on to the 2020 Presidential election—debatably one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Normally, the poll sites are packed with people lining up outside voting centers every November. But as COVID-19 has proven, this year is anything but normal, and certain measures must be taken to ensure the highly contagious virus doesn’t spread any further. To find out what the rules and restrictions are in your state, visitCan I Vote, where, after selecting your state, you will be directed to your state’s absentee voting page....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShifting Wake TimeBright LightWeekend SleepEarlier BedtimesWinding DownAvoiding CaffeineEating EarlierExercise StrategicallyUnplug Before BedSnacking at NightMelatoninMoving the Alarm ClockDifficulty WakingWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Shifting Wake Time Bright Light Weekend Sleep Earlier Bedtimes Winding Down Avoiding Caffeine Eating Earlier Exercise Strategically Unplug Before Bed Snacking at Night Melatonin Moving the Alarm Clock Difficulty Waking When to Seek Medical Care...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUse After Injury or SurgeryUse With Chronic PainTypes of CanesLosing Balance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Use After Injury or Surgery Use With Chronic Pain Types of Canes Losing Balance A cane is an assistive device that can help you walk after injury or surgery. Many people living with chronic pain or balance issues use them. There are a few types of canes, and the ideal one for you depends on your needs....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Often Water Type Hair Washing Steps Natural Washes Regular hair washing does more than make you look good; it helps remove dead skin cells, oil, and microorganisms that can build up. It also helps to prevent infection andcontrol odor. Conditioning hair is also important for countering the effects of detergents, preventing hair damage, moisturizing hair, and keeping hair manageable. Which products to use and how depends on several factors, particularly hair type....

Key TakeawaysDuring a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun from Earth’s view.If you look directly at an eclipse, your pupil will expand to accommodate for low light even though the UV radiation from the sub remains high. This can cause damage to the cornea and retina. That damage can be permanent.You need special glasses or viewers to watch the eclipse. Don’t attempt to make your own. Key Takeaways During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun from Earth’s view....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons NeededTypesHow to WearDaily TasksMistakes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons Needed Types How to Wear Daily Tasks Mistakes After an injury to yourshoulder,elbow, arm, orwrist, you might need to wear a sling to protect it while you’re healing. A shoulder sling keeps your arm against your body and prevents you from moving it too much. However, if you wear a shoulder sling the wrong way, you might slow healing or injure your arm more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Wrap?Wrapping DirectionsOther TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Wrap? Wrapping Directions Other Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Ankle sprainsoccur when the ligaments that connect bone to bone are stretched too far, causing inflammation and sometimes tears. These injuries most commonly affect the ligaments on the outside of the ankle when a person’s foot rolls too far inward.This injury is called a “lateral ankle sprain....