Tag: "yourself" at medical news

Resurface your skin

...gery is expensive so you might feel like resigning yourself to the inevitable. But, according to Dr Robert Weiss of Cleavland University//, there are now a number of new technologies that can reverse the signs of skin ageing. Why not give non-ablative skin resurfacing a go? It sounds scary but in fact it ju...

Gas Masks Don't Always Fit an Emergency

...t army surplus store, take a deep breath and brace yourself for what experts say about them -- most of it is not good. One could never know where the exposure is; you'd have to wear the mask at all times. //Even if you could stand to do that, the risks to your health would probably be higher than the likeliho...

Invest on gym memberships

...ions to learn correct exercise technique. Motivate yourself by working with a friend or buying a new outfit th...t is just a little snug - then see if you can trim yourself down to fit into it. If you do want to get a machine, keep it simple and go for an exercise bike or ...

Awakening call for fall prevention

... bars in the bath. It is also important not to let yourself become housebound . If you feel vulnerable, enlist the help of a physical therapist to teach 'safe walking' and to assist in the selection of walking aids. Older adults are more likely to need joint replacement after a fracture than younger people. A...

Take care of skin in winter

...r on the skin than very hot, and you shouldn't rub yourself dry with a towel - pat your skin instead. When it comes to moisturiser, use a cream rather than a lotion, and try using it on damp, rather than dry, skin. If the air in your home is dry, do try using a humidifier to add moisture. If, after following ...

Attempting Hypnosis for relaxation

... flow, but don't focus on any of them. Now imagine yourself in a favourite place or somewhere beautiful and tranquil. With practice, you'll be able to call up this relaxing experience anytime, anywhere....

A remedy to lessen fatigue

... to 30 minutes a day. Learn stress reduction, pace yourself and make time management a priority - then you don't get overwhelmed. Good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and lots of water will also help increase your energy levels and beat debilitating fatigue....

Evading sports injuries

...after your exercise session. You also need to pace yourself - the goal is 30 minutes or more a day of moderate exercise. Using the right equipment is essential too - a helmet when riding a bike, for instance, to avoid head injury. If you need to, do take lessons - being aware of the correct technique and form...

The hazards of domestic travel

...minated with the urine of rats or dogs. So protect yourself if you're going swimming or rafting in country rivers, streams or lakes. Giardia is an intestinal infection that comes from ingestion of contaminated lack or stream water....

Scientific markers of aging described

...ction. This suggests that you don't need to starve yourself to extend your lifespan. But the research is still on in order to find what factors (other than calorie restriction) influence the levels of the aging biomarkers....

Voice has to be looked after with care

...ou should never shout or yell. If you have to make yourself heard above background noise, it is best to use a microphone. It is also important to hydrate your vocal cords, and for this you should really be aiming for a dozen eight ounce glasses of water a day. Caffeine in coffee tends to dehydrate the vocal c...

Healthy ways to eat nourishing food

...of this self-analysis may be all you need to guide yourself into a healthy eating plan that keeps you a at a healthy weight, says the Green Mountain team....

Gardeners, Beware of your back!

... and stamina provided you plan what to do and pace yourself properly without attempting to do too much at one time....

The Happiness Formula....

...all on the support of people close to you, immerse yourself in what you are doing, meet your expectations and engage in activities that give you a sense of purpose? Life coach Pete Cohen who co-wrote the study and came up with the equation says that many people wrongly assume that happiness lies in having lo...

Tight necktie may raise glaucoma risk

...r glaucoma," So, in essence, "you could be giving yourself glaucoma by wearing a tight necktie" for many years. In a study conducted , Doctors measured the intraocular pressures of 40 eyes in 20 normal subjects and 20 patients with open angle glaucoma. Pressures were measured with the shirt collar open, the...

E-Mail Affects Brain More Than Marijuana

... as "Thanks." In addition, don't be afraid to take yourself offline and use an "out of office" reply while in meetings or taking downtime. Source: HP Mental health on medindia: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune ...

Water Borne Diseases causing More Havoc in Mumbai

...oor drainage systems. Find out how you can prevent yourself from malaria. Read more... ...

Addicted To Getting Tanned?!

...ut down on the time you spend in the sun, but find yourself still sun tanning?” and, “Do you think you need to spend more and more time in the sun to maintain your perfect tan?” Under criteria adapted from the alcoholism-screening questionnaire (known as the CAGE, an acronym for Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, E...

Effective Treatment Of Drug Abuse Dependent On Feelings Of Shame Or Guilt

...outcomes. Shame is the tendency to feel bad about yourself following a specific event. It appears that individuals who are prone to shame when dealing with a variety of life problems may also have a tendency to turn toward alcohol and other drugs to cope with this feeling. Guilt, or the tendency to feel ba...

Impotence drug such as Viagra may cause Vision Loss

..., seek immediate medical help. Remember to protect yourself and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases...

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