As you continue to wear a face mask in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, you may notice some side effects such as breakouts, dryness, redness or other forms of irritation. This is due to the mask creating friction against your skin and restricting your airflow, which causes a build-up of humidity, sweat and bacteria. Our Dermatologists provide some tips on how to avoid irritation from masking.
Essential oils have become a popular way to relax and support your emotional well-being. While many are drawn to essential oils because they’re considered to be natural products, they’re not always risk-free. Incorrect or over-use of essential oils can cause an allergic reaction, especially if you have asthma or are prone to environmental allergies. They can also pose health risks for pregnant women, children and pets. Allergist, Amee Majmundar, MD, shares tips on how to enjoy essential oils safely.
To effectively eliminate as many germs as possible and reduce the spread of diseases like COVID-19, it’s important to clean all commonly used surfaces throughout your home, car and handbag, including your electronic devices. Here are six tips to disinfect your electronic devices.
Polyps are often discussed when talking about colorectal cancer or its screening tests including a colonoscopy. While you may be familiar with the term, you may not know what a polyp is, how it forms and what you can do to prevent them. Gastroenterologist, Kaitlin Wanta, DO, shares what you should know about polyps and some tips to prevent them.
It is recommended that adults receive seven to nine hours of sleep each night. However, getting the sleep you need to function at your best is not always as easy as it sounds.
For many, breathing requires little effort or thought. For some, however, stress and anxiety can lead to short, rapid breathing which can worsen these symptoms. A great way to avoid feelings of stress, anxiety and shortness of breath is to consciously focus on the breaths you take each day.
Lifestyle refers to the way you live your life including your daily habits, activities you participate in and dietary choices. Understanding your food cravings can provide valuable insight and allow you to make changes to improve your overall health.
Your skin is one of the most important (and largest) organs in your body. Just like your heart, eyes, or kidneys, it’s important to treat your skin well. Below are a few facts about your skin to help jump start your healthy skin lifestyle.
There are many myths floating around the internet about smoking. Here are four myths (and their truths) so you can get your facts straight when it comes to the topic of smoking.
As we set goals for our health, we often focus on day-to-day healthy habits and lifestyle changes. It takes time to create habits and truly see change. Because of this, it can be easy to give up on daily habits when results are not seen immediately.