Renowned for its culinary properties, rosemary belongs to the mint family and has been prominent in traditional medicine for generations. Rosemary oil is an essential oil derived from the rosemary plant. It is extracted from the plant’s flowers using steam distillation techniques. With its woodsy scent, rosemary essential oil is a staple in aromatherapy. However, […]
About a month after Lee woke up with a body that didn’t feel like her own, her doctors shut her down from training and competing, and on April 3, Lee announced she was ending her sophomore season early due to a “non-gymnastics health-related issue involving my kidneys.” The kidneys, the two bean-shaped organs located below […]
On a warm October day in 2019, Rebekah Bruesehoff sprinted across a large field in New Jersey. She was gripping a yellow-and-black field hockey stick, ready to strike the ball in front of her. So far that season, her team was undefeated and Bruesehoff was excited to be part of a squad that worked together […]
Getting an adequate amount of quality sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being. Sleep plays a vital role in various aspects of our lives, including physical health, mental well-being, cognitive function, and emotional balance. However, many individuals struggle with falling asleep quickly and often find themselves tossing and turning in bed, unable to […]
All scars have a story, and Kaley Cuoco’s lower left leg bears a pretty significant one, she recently revealed on the SmartLess podcast, co-hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. Thirteen years after an equestrian accident nearly took the actor’s leg, she embraces what the harrowing injury left behind. “I’ve got some good scars,” she […]
Mouth ulcers, also known as oral ulcers or canker sores, are small, painful sores that develop inside the mouth. They can occur on the tongue, inner cheeks, gums, or the roof of the mouth. While they are usually harmless and tend to heal on their own within a week or two, they can cause discomfort […]
It’s hard to say whether marathon training contributed to those flare, but my doctor and I agree that they’ve historically happened at high-stress times. Going off to college, studying abroad, getting a promotion, and moving all brought on symptoms. Marathon training can obviously fit that bill, but I wanted to give it another shot. I hadn’t had […]
Nothing can dampen a day of running errands, working on your feet, or strolling around town like realizing—only after heading out the door—that your shoes simply don’t feel great. If you have plantar fasciitis, this can be even more of an issue, since that uncomfortable feeling can quickly escalate to aching, stinging, or even pain. […]
By: Jahnvi Ranjan Medically Reviewed By: Sumita Thomas, Masters in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services World Health Organisation was established in the year 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO). Member countries of the UNO focused on the need to create an international body to look after the health problems of […]
Fatty liver is a condition that occurs when too much fat builds up in the liver cells. It can lead to the liver becoming enlarged and swollen. In severe cases, fatty liver can lead to liver cirrhosis and failure. Luckily, fatty liver is reversible. One of the most praised qualities of the liver is its […]