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Skin Tag: Common Causes & Treatment Options

Soft tags, also known as acrochordons, are a small mass that can appear on the skin. They do not usually cause symptoms and does not pose a health risk. Understand better what soft fibroma is and what treatment options can be used to eliminate it.

Medicinal Plants

Damiana: Health Benefits, How to Take & Side Effects

Damiana is a medicinal plant that can be used as a sexual stimulant and used to treat bronchitis, rheumatism and digestive problems. Learn more about the health benefits of diamana, how to make damiana tea and how to take damiana capsules and tincture.

Fitness

Does Walking Help You Lose Weight? (Tips + Walking Plan)

Walking is an aerobic exercise that increases calorie burning and can help you lose weight. It can also improve blood circulation, posture and physical conditioning. Check out some tips and be sure to try our 4-week walking plan to help you lose weight.

Cold & Flu

Runny Nose: 5 Common Causes & What to Do

A runny nose is almost always a sign of a cold or flu. However, frequent occurrences can also be the sign of an allergy to dust, dander or another allergen in the air. Learn more about the common causes of a runny nose and the treatment available for each.

Diseases and Conditions

TMJ Treatment: 6 Ways to Treat Pain

TMJ treatment can involve the use of bite plates, physiotherapy, medication, psychotherapy or even surgery. The treatment approach depends on the underlying cause. See the main types of treatment for TMJ pain and when these are indicated.

Symptoms

Weakness in Legs: 10 Causes & What to Do

Weakness in the legs is generally not a serious problem, and can occur for many reasons, like poor circulation and intense exercise. However, leg weakness that emerges suddenly with other symptoms may be a sign of a more serious condition, like multiple sclerosis or a stroke. Learn more about what causes leg weakness.

Autism

Mild Autism: Initial Symptoms in Children

Mild autism is a term used to describe a person with some changes within the autism spectrum, medically known as level 1 autism. Learn more about the signs and symptoms that characterize a person with mild autism and how it is treated.

Autism

Autism Symptoms: 8 Signs in Babies, Children, Teens & Adults

Poor eye contact, difficulty communicating, and repetitive behaviors are some common symptoms of autism that can be observed in babies and children. Some symptoms may only become more pronounced later on in life, however. Learn about the symptoms of autism and complete our online symptoms quiz to assess your risk.

Symptoms

Finger Joint Pain: 9 Common Causes & What to Do

Finger joint pain is a common symptom that often emerges due to normal aging and cartilage breakdown. However, it can also occur with impact sports and other medical conditions, like lupus. Learn about what causes finger joint pain and what.

Symptoms

Swollen Feet & Ankles: 14 Common Causes & What to Do

Swollen feet and ankles are relatively common. This condition is usually associated with bad circulation, but it can also be a sign of cardiac problems or clots. Learn about the main causes of swelling in the feet and ankles and what to do in each case.

Fitness

9 Exercises to Improve Posture

Some exercises to improve posture, such as locust pose, cobra pose, or child's pose can help stretch and strengthen the muscles in your back and abdomen. This can improve balance and relieve tension in your shoulders, neck, or chest. Check out the main exercises to improve posture and how to perform them.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Increase Serotonin: 9 Natural Methods

To increase serotonin levels, you arvised to exercise daily, to include foods with tryptophan in your diet, and to get sun for at least 15 minutes everyday. Check out other natural ways you can increase serotonin levels.

Cosmetic Surgery

Keloid Removal: 7 Treatment Options Your Doctor May Consider

Keloid removal can be easy and effective. Your doctor may prescribe treatment with ointments and silicone dressings, which can also be combined with corticosteroid injections or laser therapy. Learn more about the different treatment option.

Tingling

Tingling in Head: 10 Common Causes & What to Do

Tingling in the head can be very uncomfortable but is usually not serious. It can occur with migraines, stress, anxiety, dental issues or even diabetes. Head tingling that does not resolve on its own or that is very intense should be assessed by a doctor. Read more about what causes tingling in the head and what to do.

Medications

Methotrexate: Uses, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Methotrexate is typically prescribed for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, but it can also be used to treat cancers like leukemia, lymphoma or breast cancer. Learn more about what methotrexate is used for, the side effects associated with use and how to take it.

Diets

Gluten-Free Diet: What to Eat & Avoid (with Meal Plan & Recipes)

A gluten-free diet is recommended for people with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease. You should avoid foods that contain this protein, which is commonly found in bread, cookies and cakes, and even certain sauces. Learn more about what to eat in a gluten-free diet, foods to avoid and see our meal plan and recipes.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

HELLP Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

HELLP syndrome is a pregnancy complication characterized by the destruction of red blood cells, increase liver enzyme levels and decreased platelet levels. Learn about the symptoms associated with this condition, what causes it, how it is t.

Stretch Marks

Red Stretch Marks: 7 Options to Reduce & Prevent

Red stretch marks can be treated with exfoliation three times per week, deep moisturization, and plenty of hydration. Check-out other tips for removing red stretch marks and how to prevent new ones from appearing.

Symptoms

Watery Eyes: Top 13 Causes (& What to Do)

Watery eyes can be triggered for many reasons and can occur in babies, children and adults alike. This symptom is commony a result of conjunctivitis, a cold, allergies or sinusitis. See what causes watery eyes and what you can do to relieve.

Symptoms

Dark Urine: 8 Common Causes & What to Do

Dark urine is usually a sign of concentrated urine from not drinking enough water or from holding your urine for several hours. However, it can also be a sign of a more serious condition, like a UTI, kidney stones or liver problems. Learn about what causes dark urine and what to do.