There is a saying among horsemen: "No hoof, no horse." The same might be said about ballet dancers; without healthy feet, all the great technique in the world can be for naught. Here's a look at four common toe problems that plague dancers and how you can treat them if they're keeping you sidelined. Onychomycosis Onychomycosis is a fancy word for a toenail fungus infection. They are very common among the general population, and even more so among athletes for a number of reasons:
9 March 2015
A common occurrence as you age, varicose veins are veins with a backflow of blood. This backflow causes an excess of blood, increasing the size of the veins. While most people who suffer from varicose veins aren't at risk for serious health issues, there are three things to look out for if you do have them. Phlebitis Literally meaning "inflammation of the vein," phlebitis can lead to blood clots forming in the superficial veins (or the ones closest to the skin).
26 February 2015
Having to wear glasses for distance vision can be frustrating, because you can see perfectly fine to read or work on the computer, but yet you need glasses for driving or watching movies. Nearsightedness is a fairly common eye condition that affects around 30 percent of the population. It's often diagnosed during childhood, but it can also develop later in life, and that's when you may find it difficult to get used to wearing glasses.
16 February 2015
As a parent, it is easy to love listening to your child learn to speak. Those cute little mixed-up words and hard-to-pronounce sounds are adorable when they are two or three, but what about when they enter pre-k? Will they be teased? Will the teacher have a hard time understanding them? Will they need speech therapy? As their first year of school approaches, the cuteness of their speech often takes a backseat to anxiety, but it doesn't have to.
10 February 2015
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, known in layman's terms as Tommy John surgery, is one of the most common operations related to sports injuries, and it is an option that 40 or more professional baseball players face every year. It is an important decision, as it often entails sitting out one or two seasons with the hope of returning for another few years of a career. However, not much is known by athletes about the actual process of coming back from the surgery, which can be a long and tough process.
5 February 2015
As you get older, one of the best ways to stay looking young is by getting surgery. Because there are so many different options, you may want to consider what will be the biggest impact first. Then, as your body heals, you can do additional surgeries to get back to looking like you did when you were younger. Throughout the surgical process you will want to consider balancing looking younger with having your surgically enhanced areas look congruent with areas that you have chosen to not have worked on.
2 February 2015
If you've been experiencing low back pain but have no history of serious issues (e.g. sciatica), you may be perplexed. You may be surprised to learn that your pain could actually stem from other muscle issues. If certain muscles are too weak or too tight, they could actually exacerbate a sore back. Take a look at three muscle areas that could actually be the culprit of your back pain, and learn how to strengthen and stretch them out.
29 January 2015
If you are planning to go to beauty school, you will learn everything there is to know about hair styling, makeup, and more. However, there are some other very important skills you will need to master before you enter the beauty business: Proper Communication The business of beauty is nothing without customers. Customers come to you not only because they like how you style their hair, but also because they like you as a person.
27 January 2015
With the baby boomer population increasingly aging and becoming seniors, many families are struggling with how to effectively care for this generation. Many of them are still competent enough to take care of themselves, but for those who require more attention, families struggle with the decision on who will care for them. Fortunately, there are many senior care options available for families to choose from. The main factor in determining the appropriate care for anyone is their level of independence.
21 January 2015
Some people avoid or delay undergoing a root canal because they have heard horror stories about the procedure. In reality, root canals are safe procedures that are not as bad as many would lead you to think. Here are four myths about root canals and the truth. It Is Painful Root canals gained the reputation of being a painful procedure because of the lack of technology and anesthesia available in the past.
21 January 2015