Photoaging is not a new concept. This refers to what happens to the skin with too much exposure to the sun. When skin is exposed to excessive UV radiation from the sun, it can become leathery and wrinkled, as well as develop saggy areas and folds. Other results are freckles and those small wart-like bumps called keratosis. The most extreme result of photoaging is skin cancer. People with fair skin, light hair, and blue eyes are more susceptible to photoaging because their skin has less pigmentation, called melanin.
Archive of entries posted on December 2009
Risks of Home Teeth Whitening Remedies
There are many methods available to whiten your teeth. Many people choose to take advantage of home teeth whitening procedures that can be bought at most any pharmacy. They are usually relatively inexpensive when compared to the cost of professional whitening performed in a dentist’s office. With that said, if you choose to whiten your teeth yourself, you obviously would have no professional guidance. Therefore, it is important to read all instructions carefully. The lack of adhering strickly to these instructions will more than likely cause negative effects.
Parenting a Teenage Vegetarian
If you are faced with your teenage child deciding to become a vegetarian, as a parent you may have concerns and questions regarding the popular diet choice known as vegetarianism. The first thing to do is to visit your family doctor with your child to discuss whether or not the chosen diet will be harmful for your teenager. Having had some personal experience with a child vegetarian, I will briefly give a synopsis of the health risks, advantages, and disadvantages of your child becoming a vegetarian.
The 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak
Swine Influenza, or H1N1, remains in the headlines as more cases are being reported across the globe. In the U.S. alone, fifty-plus cases have been confirmed on a weekly basis since the outbreak in mid-April 2009. Although government officials have been able to contain the panic that is customary in outbreaks such as these, it’s hard to remain indifferent to the possibilities of mutations, pandemics and deaths within our American borders.
Vaginal Yeast Infection Symptoms
Yeast, also called Candida, is always present on the body, especially in warm, moist places such as the mouth or vagina. A yeast infection occurs when the normal levels of yeast are increased. This can happen when taking antibiotics that kill all the bacteria in the area. With the absence of beneficial bacteria, the yeast can multiply and invade the surrounding tissue, causing an infection.