Niacinamide uses Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a stable vitamin that offers a wide range of well-documented topical benefits. Niacinamide helps hydrate skin, treats hyperpigmentation, promotes skin elasticity, decreases redness and blotchiness and acts as an antioxidant, fighting free radicals. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a stable vitamin that offers a wide range of well-documented topical benefits....
Pesky zits are a bane for many throughout the teens Pesky zits are a bane for many throughout the teens, sometimes extending well into adulthood. Though a few zits here and there should not really be a cause for concern, regular breakouts often cause low self-esteem and depression in teens and adults alike. Popping them...
Food intolerance vs. food allergy The three most common food intolerances are lactose, a sugar found in milk, casein, a protein found in milk, and gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. What is food intolerance? Food intolerance is a condition in which a person is unable, or finds it...
Varicocele is the engorgement of veins within the scrotum. Untreated, it may cause low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which may lead to infertility. The gold standard to manage a large symptomatic varicocele is surgery, but it is associated with potential complications and even recurrences. There are no drugs to prevent or specifically treat...
METs Level Regular physical activity and a healthy diet are necessary to stay fit and healthy. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet are necessary to stay fit and healthy. A balance of the calorie expenditure and calories consumed is essential for staying healthy. There are several ways to calculate the energy expenditure or calories...
Workout regimens differ from person to person. Workout regimens differ from person to person. Depending on one’s weight loss goals and desired physique, one may change it as per their needs. Below is the common workout split example: Monday: Chest and triceps Tuesday: Back and biceps Wednesday: Legs and shoulders Thursday: Rest Friday: Chest and triceps Saturday: Back and biceps Sunday: Legs...
Low TSH level Too much thyroid hormone production (endogenous hyperthyroidism): The most common cause of overactive thyroid is a condition called Graves’ disease. Having low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels means that your thyroid gland is producing thyroid hormones in excess, a case called hyperthyroidism. In this condition, a small gland located at the base of...
What is emphysema vs. COPD? If you have emphysema, you have COPD — but the two conditions aren’t the same. Emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both refer to a group of long-standing lung conditions that can make breathing difficult. Both of these conditions usually develop in people over 40 years old. Neither COPD...
The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a global emergency. The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a global emergency. As per experts, the coronavirus disease is considered the worst crisis since World War II and has led to stringent lockdowns by governments worldwide. The coronavirus infection is especially associated...
Storing fish The best way to store fresh fish is on ice. The best way to store fresh fish is on ice. Ice may need to be placed on top of the fish as well as underneath. The ice isn’t just cold; it’s also dry and allows the meltwater and liquid to run off the...