Over a third of American are not receiving an adequate amount of sleep, leading to higher risks of heart disease obesity and other health issues, federal researchers say. Americans need to develop better sleep habits, such as developing a regular sleep schedule, limiting electronic use prior to bedtime (artificial lights have been documented as a…
New Study shows the stressful teen years can make acne worse. Dermatologists and skin care professionals believe that stress can indeed make teen acne worse. Dermatologist and clinical psychologist Richard Fried has spent years studying the correlation between our thoughts and our skin. “If teens are acne prone,” he explains, “breakouts will break more severe,…
Shingles is known to be an awfully agonizing experience. But researchers found that it can also cause strokes and heart attacks. Elderly people were found to be more than twice as likely to have a stroke within the initial week following the shingles attack. The risk for a heart attack was double. In a study that was…
Probiotics have become a popular way to helping maintain good digestive health. Probitics, found in some yogurts or as daily supplements, are live, “friendly” bacteria that may benefit a person’s health. Now, research is finding that the benefits of probiotics may extend beyond the digestive tract to the skin. Skin prone to acne or rosacea showed improvement with daily probiotic…
An estimated 5 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, with 80 to 90 percent being women. The disorder was no cure for the symptoms of widespread pain and tenderness -even with a slight touch to the skin- but tailored acupuncture may work as a fibromyalgia treatment, according to a recent study. The study on the use of acupuncture for patients fibromyalgia symptoms…
