Caring for the health of your skin doesn’t have to break the bank, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “It’s important to realize that products don’t need to be expensive to be effective,” said board-certified dermatologist Sheila Zahra Farhang, MD, FAAD. “A simple, three-step approach that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin… Continue reading Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
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How to Avoid Acne while Wearing Your Face Mask
“Maskne.” The nickname may be cute, but the reality isn’t: Unsightly pimples that erupt in our face-mask zone. But we can take steps to prevent mask-related breakouts so that we feel comfortable wearing our masks and confident about taking them off when it’s safe.” As research has increased on the role face masks play in… Continue reading How to Avoid Acne while Wearing Your Face Mask
COVID-19 and Food Safety
Information on the COVID-19 pandemic changes almost daily. Here, from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are answers to your questions about food safety: Q: Can I get the coronavirus from food, food packaging, or food containers and preparation areas? A: Currently there is no evidence of food, food containers, or food packaging being… Continue reading COVID-19 and Food Safety
New Research Tracks Hand-to-Nose Spread of Dangerous Bacteria
Pneumonia-causing bacteria can be spread via another way besides the airborne method: It can spread through contact between the hands and the nose, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. Pneumococcus, the bacteria that can cause pneumonia, is known to be spread through inhalation of airborne droplets containing the bacteria, for example,… Continue reading New Research Tracks Hand-to-Nose Spread of Dangerous Bacteria
Got Diabetes? Take These Steps to Avoid Foot Problems
If you have diabetes and think you are otherwise healthy, it can be easy to ignore the doctor’s good advice. But that can catch up with you. One of the challenging complications of diabetes occurs when patients’ high blood sugar damages the blood vessels, which leads to poor blood circulation in the legs and feet.… Continue reading Got Diabetes? Take These Steps to Avoid Foot Problems
How to Remove A Tick – and Prevent Future Bites
Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, is an update on tick bites, which can occur at any time of year: As tick populations grow and spread across the country, their prevalence is increasing the public’s risk for some troubling diseases. Of these diseases, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, Lyme disease, Rocky… Continue reading How to Remove A Tick – and Prevent Future Bites
How Do You Know if an Assisted Living Community is Great, Good, or Bad?
You’ve probably heard the wise advice to make two visits each assisted living facility you’re considering – one scheduled visit and one unannounced drop-in. But what should you do on these visits to decide which assisted living communities are good and which are not so good? A smart idea from Colorado’s Health Facilities and Emergency… Continue reading How Do You Know if an Assisted Living Community is Great, Good, or Bad?
How to Safely Use Test Strips and Glucose Meters
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), advice on the smartest ways to use test strips and glucose meters. Using a glucose meter to check and monitor blood sugar is a daily part of life for millions of Americans with diabetes. Glucose meters and test strips are medical devices regulated by the FDA. And… Continue reading How to Safely Use Test Strips and Glucose Meters
The Truth about “Clean Eating”
Clean eating is the practice of choosing foods in their whole-food state, and avoiding processed and refined foods. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, the interpretation of clean eating can vary from person to person. Here, from a Mayo dietitian, is an overview of the issue. “I’ve seen many nutrition trends over the years,” says… Continue reading The Truth about “Clean Eating”
Refrigerating Food the Right Way
With age comes a change in our immune system: It becomes a bit sluggish in recognizing and ridding the body of harmful bacteria and other pathogens that can cause foodborne illness. The body doesn’t react like it used to – older adults who contract a foodborne illness are more likely to have a lengthier illness… Continue reading Refrigerating Food the Right Way
Expert Advice on Treating Scars
Warmer weather means more outdoor activities – and probably more scrapes and cuts. Even a minor injury can lead to a scar, the American Academy of Dermatologists says, and that’s a natural part of the healing process. But no one likes the look of a scar, and the AAD is offering some hints on how… Continue reading Expert Advice on Treating Scars