Tylenol is an over-the-counter medicine containing acetaminophen. It is used to help reduce pain and fever. It is one of the most common medicines on the market, yet some people have never taken it and would like to understand how it works, before they start treating themselves with it. Below, you will learn the basic […]
ad breath, scientifically called halitosis, is a disease that affects more than 20% of the population. A simple sign of poor oral hygiene, it can also be indicative of more serious diseases. it is therefore not to be taken lightly. Let’s see where this bad breath comes from, and if it is appropriate to worry […]
The coronavirus crisis has placed the PCR test system right under the spotlight. Not many of us knew before what a PCR testing system could do, or how it worked, except for those evolving in the health sector. It was the main solution used to discover who were infected with COVID-19 during the pandemic, but […]
It’s Sunday evening and as you look at yourself in the mirror: Horror! There’s a red mark on your neck. Now, you are wondering “how do you get hickeys to go away fast?” Thankfully, there are several natural, home-made remedies you can use, providing you have them at home or the shops aren’t closed yet.
If you ever went through pain so strong that it needed to be controlled through pain killers, you probably know how hard it is to stop using them, once the treatment is over. Tramadol, like other prescribed medicine for acute pain, is addictive and patients who used it for a while may get hooked on […]
Traveling has changed a lot over the last thirty years. Back then, travelling to Asia implied having a visit to the doctor and getting a few shots done before leaving. Today, vaccines are rarely required by law, but that does not mean you should not talk about it with your physician. Below, you will find […]
In a world which has become smaller, with all countries connected to each other economically but also physically through travel, all regions of the world need a functioning health care system to protect us from pandemics like COVID-19. But for the largest states, such as China and India, this is even more important, since the […]
In Europe, a strong social system is in place to protect its citizens. The European Health Insurance Card is one of the measures that have been installed. It entitles any European travelling inside the EU borders to access urgent and necessary medical treatment if something were to happen to them. But how will it work […]
You just bought a house, or you haven’t done any renovations for a long time on the one you currently own? It is probably time to have the electrical system checked and updated. The electrical system in a house is something we use every day, but we forget how dangerous it can be, if a […]
We have an important relationship with animals. Some even live with us as our pets. Most of the time, diseases they carry cannot be transmitted to us, but many pandemics have been caused by the transmission of a virus from an animal to one of us. Here is a look back at some of the […]
Dogs have proven that they provide a lot of comfort when you use them in therapy for people who suffer from loneliness or who are spending long periods of time in hospitals and hospices. The health care sector is now coming up with the idea that a robot pet could replace live animals to bring […]
When you are motorcycling in winter, there are multiple facts that can be dangerous for you. In this text, we are going to talk about the first fact that could be dangerous for you: the cold and more particularly the wind chill.
Solar nails are the latest in manicure trend. They have been on the market for over two years now and you can find information online everywhere from Pinterest to YouTube videos. If you don’t know what solar nails are yet, this article will explain it to you, while providing you with their benefits and the […]
Everyone working at CVS needs to be enrolled into the program MyCVSHR. This is a direct link between CVS employees and the management team, as well as Human Resources. It enables employees to manage their daily life inside the company in a much simpler way, and for their manager to provide them with the info […]
It is well known in the field of training that crunches are necessary to any training routine. In a world that moves fast and where we work long hours, staying in shape is the only way to go through our days with energy and efficiency. Reverse stomach crunches will help reinforce the body which will […]
For some people, sweating can be a real problem. Not everyone perspire in equal quantity and in the same areas. For those who sweat profusely, it can quickly become very uncomfortable when placed in social situations. What causes these variations from one individual to another, and how can we protect ourselves from over perspiring?
One of the advantages when you do leg lifts exercises is that you don’t need any particular equipment. If you choose the reverse leg lift you will work out all 3 gluteal muscles as well as the lower back, core, the legs and even the arms as they come in support of the body. If […]
Some myths are difficult to put an end to. Especially when there are particular testimonies that seem to make them a reality instead of wishful thinking. It is the case with the idea that drinking pickle juice can actually enable someone to pass a drug test, even if they have indeed taking drugs recently. There […]
With summer coming up fast, we all want to lose some of that belly fat that we’ve been accumulating while stuck indoors for long periods of time. Some will exercise, some will cut down on food, but did you know that you can also use body wraps to burn belly fat?
Tell me what color are your eyes and I’ll tell you a little bit about you. Like other elements of our lives (our zodiac sign, our hair colour…) they can help uncover a part of our personality.
If you haven’t heard about kefir yet, this article will make you discover a product full of nutrients and probiotics which helps digestion and keeps your gut healthy. Here are some of the benefits of adding kefir to your diet.
In the Northern countries, as soon as the sun starts getting a little bit warmer, in March or April, everyone heads out to a terrace to enjoy a meal or to have a drink with friends. And when the sun is at full strength, it is time to tan and to get dark as fast […]
A tonsil stone is a little white ball that grows around tonsils. This health issue, which can also be called tonsillitis, tonsilloliths or salivary gland stones, can be responsible for halitosis (bad breath) if it is not taken care of. There are multiple ways to get rid of a tonsil stone, which we will review […]
Whether you have an original clay chiminea, like the one invented in Mexico in the 17th Century, or a modern iron chiminea, there are many great recipes you can cook with it. However, before we look at the cooking technique, let’s discuss the danger of eating burned food which has been said to potentially cause […]
When you eat a piece of candy or chocolate, you will automatically register a sweet taste in your mouth. But we can safely assume that you already know this will not be topic if this article. For some people this sweet taste appears without inserting any kind of sugary food inside their mouth. That can […]
Diaphoresis is a medical term for sweating, which refers to unusual heavy perspiration. Naturally, it has to be caused by something other than weather or physical activity, which is usually medicine or a health condition. If someone goes through phases of diaphoresis, it is recommended to consult a physician since this is something which can […]
My parents loved camping so much; you could say I spent my whole summers doing so while sleeping in a tent or a pop-up camper on an air mattress. When they retired, they ended-up buying a 5th wheel which I am not sure can still classify as camping, since you have access to a bathroom, […]