Hedy Marks

Aug 31, 2024 | webmd.com | Hedy Marks |Stephanie Gardner

If you are an exercise enthusiast, or if you are overweight, you have probably experienced skin chafing, the annoying and often painful result of skin rubbing against skin or clothing. Chafing can occur anywhere on your body, but the thighs, groin, underarms, and nipples are particularly vulnerable. There are a number of ways to prevent skin chafing, so don't let it slow you down. In order to prevent skin chafing, you must decrease the amount of friction to your skin.

Jun 19, 2023 | sharecare.com | Hedy Marks

Medically reviewed in March 2023 Updated on June 19, 2023 The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, above the collarbones. The thyroid makes hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism—the way your body uses energy. If your thyroid doesn't work properly, critical body functions, such as heart rate and energy, can be affected. Javaid Wani, MD, an endocrinologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shares insights on what you need to know about thyroid disorders.