#health-tips

#health-tips

You're telling me this whole time there's been a grown up cap under the kids' cap?

The common cold is a viral upper respiratory infection that leads to symptoms like a stuffy nose, sore throat, and headaches, with recovery typically taking 7 to 10 days.

The study reveals that keeping your toothbrush near the toilet is not as safe as previously thought; germ spread from flushing remains the same whether the lid is up or down.

"When you take pills or meds, don't put the pill in your mouth first. Get a small gulp of liquid in your mouth first, then add the pills..."

Eyelashes shed in cycles similar to hair, peaking in spring and fall. Understanding normal shedding can help alleviate concerns during these seasons.

"I was yesterday years old when I learned there was a wrong way to use [nasal spray] Flonase," content creator Amber Guttilla declared in a recent viral TikTok.

Walking pads provide a practical solution for incorporating physical activity into busy lives, allowing users to add steps while working or relaxing without major disruptions.

If you are experiencing a sharp, stabbing pain in your stomach, then you'll want to take a trip to the emergency room as soon as possible. "A sharp, stabbing, more focal pain that reaches six or higher on the pain scale may be associated with a peptic ulcer...This type of pain should be evaluated by a health care provider sooner rather than later since it is likely to require specific treatment or even surgery."

"Showering every day is not good," she says. "By doing so, you damage your skin barrier." That barrier consists of proteins, fats and its own microflora: a collection of bacteria.

Green tea contains "powerful" antioxidants called catechins which help accelerate the liver's ability to metabolise alcohol, helping to minimise harmful effects on your body.