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3 weeks ago | 
health.com | Lindsay Curtis |Dana Ingemann |Hannah Harper |Mallory Christopherson DC
Charday Penn / Getty Images Many people try to relieve neck tension by forcefully twisting their neck until it "cracks," but this self-manipulation can be risky and should be avoided. Safe neck adjustments should only be performed by a licensed chiropractor after a thorough evaluation to rule out underlying conditions. While a popping sound may occur during gentle movement, it should never be the goal. Your neck contains delicate joints, ligaments, and blood vessels.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
health.com | Dana Ingemann
rudisill / Getty Images Dana Ingemann, MPH is a Senior Editor at Health and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). In her seven years of personal, professional, and academic reading, she’s learned that most diets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Medical professionals recommend the Mediterranean diet and so Dana wanted to see if she could make it work for her schedule and budget. If you’ve been on the internet anytime recently, you’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
health.com | Dana Ingemann
Weight management is the process of adopting long-term lifestyle habits to help you maintain a healthy weight. Your healthiest weight is determined by various measures of body composition, such as your muscle mass, bone density, body fat percentage, and fat distribution. Maintaining your optimal weight can help you reduce your risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension,
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
health.com | Cristina Mutchler |Casey Gallagher |Dana Ingemann
Hair loss (medically known as alopecia) can stem from many different causes—including genetics, medical conditions, infections, certain medications, stress, and more.1 Fortunately, a variety of treatment options exist that can stop hair loss, promote hair regrowth, or reduce inflammation in some cases.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Christopher Lee |Dana Ingemann
Nearly everybody has experienced heartburn—also called pyrosis or acid indigestion—at some point. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, which is when stomach acids flow back into the esophagus (the tube that leads down to the stomach from the throat). Its name is attributed to the "burning" pain it causes in your throat or chest. A range of diseases, disorders, and other risk factors can trigger pyrosis—as can eating certain foods.1 The symptoms depend on the underlying cause.
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Nov 4, 2023 | 
health.com | Dana Ingemann |Ashley Abramson
Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a condition that primarily affects the skin, causing dryness, itchiness, scaliness, rashes, and blisters. In some cases, eczema can lead to skin infections. While there isn’t a cure for eczema, there are several treatments to manage and reduce symptoms. Your healthcare provider will recommend a treatment plan depending on the type of dermatitis you have, your age, and your specific symptoms.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Ashley Abramson |Dana Ingemann
Kinga Krzeminska / Getty ImagesMedically reviewed by William Truswell, MDEczema (also known as dermatitis) is a group of skin conditions with no single known cause. Generally, it's influenced by your genes, environment (such as where you live), and your immune system. Your immune system plays a part by reacting strongly to perceived threats (which is known as an overactive immune response), triggering the irritating skin symptoms that characterize each type of eczema.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
health.com | Ashley Abramson |William Truswell |Dana Ingemann
Skip to contentEczema (also known as dermatitis) is a group of skin conditions with no single known cause. Generally, it's influenced by your genes, environment (such as where you live), and your immune system. Your immune system plays a part by reacting strongly to perceived threats (which is known as an overactive immune response), triggering the irritating skin symptoms that characterize each type of eczema.1Things like harsh soaps and allergens like pollen can trigger worsening symptoms.
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Sep 15, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Ashley Abramson |Dana Ingemann
tylim / Getty ImagesMedically reviewed by Susan Bard, MDEczema—also called dermatitis—is a name for a group of common skin conditions that share many symptoms and triggers. Common symptoms of eczema as a whole include itchiness, inflammation of the skin, and changes in skin tone, among others. Eczema affects over 31 million people in the United States, or about 1 in 10 people. These statistics are the same for both adults and children.
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Sep 15, 2023 | 
health.com | Ashley Abramson |Susan Bard |Dana Ingemann
Eczema—also called dermatitis—is a name for a group of common skin conditions that share many symptoms and triggers. Common symptoms of eczema as a whole include itchiness, inflammation of the skin, and changes in skin tone, among others. Eczema affects over 31 million people in the United States, or about 1 in 10 people. These statistics are the same for both adults and children.
