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Cold Sore Medicine: Medications & Home Remedies

There are many cold sore medicines available to cure cold sores faster and to reduce the pain and discomfort more quickly. Check out the main types of ointments, remedies and home tricks you can use to combat cold sores.

Medications

Amoxicillin: Indications, Recommended Dose & Side Effects

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat various infections such as UTIs, ear infections and respiratory infections. Learn more about what amoxicillin is prescribed for, the recommended dose and side effects associated with use.

Home Remedies

Home Remedies for Shingles: 5 Natural Methods for Relief

Although shingles is not curable, there are home remedies available to help speed-up healing and relieve symptoms like pain and itching. Check out these natural remedies for shingles that you can prepare at home using medicinal plants.

Cough

Essential Oils for Coughs: 5 Ways to Relieve Coughing

Essential oils for coughs can be used with aromatherapy to help soothe coughs that may be keeping you up at night. There are many ways they can be used, such as inhalation or using an oil diffuser. Check out out which essential oils to use for coughs and how to prepare them.

Nutrition

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 7 Health Benefits, Foods, & Daily Dose

Vitamin B6 is a micronutrient that participates in several bodily functions, and is essential for maintaining the health of the nervous system. Learn more about the health benefits and functions of vitamin B6, which foods contain it, what t.

Weight Loss

Tryptophan: Health Benefits, Foods & Recommended Dose

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps to synthesize serotonin, melatonin and niacin. It can also contribute to optimal muscle health. Learn more about the health benefits and indications for tryptophan, where to find it, and the daily recommended dose.

Weight Loss

Appetite Suppressants: 6 Natural Options & 5 Medications

Appetite suppressants can be found in natural sources, like green tea, or prescribed as medications, like sibutramine. Learn more about natural and pharmaceutical appetite suppressants that can be taken to help manage weight loss and reduce.

Menopause

Menopause Diet: What to Eat & Avoid (with 3-Day Meal Plan)

A menopause diet is recommended for relieving and managing symptoms related to menopause. It should be made up of food that is rich in phytoestrogens, giber, vitamin C, vitamin D and calcium, Learn more about the foods to eat, what to avoid, and check out a sample meal plan made by our registered dietitian.

Mental Health

Burnout Symptoms: Top 9 Signs (with Online Symptom Checker)

Burnout symptoms, like feeling negative, having low energy and lacking motivation, are usually derived from feeling constant physical and mental exhaustion. Burnout that is left untreated can lead to other conditions, like depression. Learn.

Diseases and Conditions

5 Stress-Related Illnesses (& How to Treat Them)

Stress-related illnesses are typically caused by persistently increased levels of adrenaline and cortisol. Constantly high levels of these hormones can cause abnormal functioning and symptoms in the body, which can eventually develop into diseases like insomnia, eating disorders and depression.

Menopause

Hot Flash Relief: 7 Treatments for Menopause

To achieve hot flash relief, your doctor may recommend hormonal replacement therapy, antidepressants, natural supplements or even teas. They can also be beneficial for relieving other symptoms, like night sweats or insomnia. Learn more ways you can relieve hot flashes, with both prescribed and natural therapies.

Weight Loss

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 10 Common Barriers

Losing weight can be more difficult if you skip breakfast, sleep poorly or do not manage the amount of calories you consume and burn. Learn more about the most common barriers to losing weight to help you determine why your scale isn't coming down.

Well-Being

How to Be More Confident: 9 Essential Tips

Some ways to be more confident including avoiding self-criticism, filtering through criticism and focusing on strong points and participating in activities that promote interaction with others. Little by little, adults, teens and children c.

Diseases and Conditions

Normal Heart Rate for Kids: Reference Ranges

The normal heart rate for kids is generally faster than the normal heart rate for adults. Newborns will range with a pulse around 130 bpm, while a 6 year-old child will have a pulse of around 100 bpm. Learn more about the normal heart rate for kids and babies and what causes changes.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: 10 Health Benefits & Indications

A lymphatic drainage massage employs smooth movements to help relieve swelling and fluid retention. It can help with surgery recovery, prevent scarring and improve circulation. Learn more about the health benefits of lymphatic drainage massages and when they are recommended.

Spots on the Skin

White Spots on Face: 6 Common Causes & What to Do

White spots on the face can be caused by normal aging or skin conditions like vitiligo or pityriasis alba. They are often a result of damaged melanocytes that produce less melanin. Learn more about what causes white spots on the face and how they are commonly treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Spider Veins on Face: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Spider veins on the face is a skin condition associated with the appearance of thin, red veins that are visible on the lips, cheeks, or nose. They may be caused by excessive sun exposure, natural aging or health conditions, like rosacea. Le.

Diabetes

Types of Insulin: Characteristics & How to Inject

There are many types of insulin available on the market. They imitate the action of the insulin hormone naturally produced by the body, and can be administered daily. Learn about the different types of insulin that can be prescribed, the difference between them and how they are administered.

Asthma

Asthma Attack: First Aid & What to Do Without an Inhaler

The first step to treating an asthma attack is to use a rescue inhaler. You should remain calm, in a comfortable position, and regulate your breathing to conserve oxygen. Learn what to do if you don’t have an inhaler nearby, and what you can do to prevent asthma attacks in the future.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Nail Disease: 11 Fingernail Symptoms & What to Do

Nail disease can be an initial sign of a health condition like infections, decreased oxygen levels, poor blood circulation or even cancer. Learn about what different fingernail symptoms can mean and what to do to treat specific nail diseases.