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1 month ago | 
webmd.com | Alyson Powell Key |Poonam Sachdev
Cracked heels aren't usually dangerous, but sometimes they can get infected and lead to a skin infection called cellulitis. Heel fissures, or cracked heels, happen when the skin on the bottom of your heel becomes hard and dry. No matter what the cause of your cracked heels, there are steps you can take to treat them. There are also ways to keep your heels from cracking in the first place.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Poonam Sachdev
2/15Fill half your plate with them at every meal. Produce tends to have more nutrients and less fat and calories than meat, dairy products, or grains. And it may help you feel satisfied, even if you eat less. Fresh fruits, like apples and berries, are also great in place of high-fat or high-sugar snacks. 3/15Experts recommend a healthy morning meal like oatmeal or whole wheat toast with fruit.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Rachel Ellis |Poonam Sachdev
2/14Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used mints, including peppermint, as medicine thousands of years ago. But peppermint wasn’t recognized as a distinct subspecies until the late 17th century. 3/14You can get peppermint leaf through tea, capsules, or as an extract. Peppermint oil comes in capsules and liquids. You can apply it to your skin or take it by mouth. It’s highly concentrated, so only use it in a diluted form or a few drops at a time. It can be toxic to take a lot of the oil at once.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Poonam Sachdev
2/9These nuts may help protect you against prostate cancer and keep your brain sharp as you age. And, according to one study, you’re more likely to eat healthy overall if they’re a regular part of your diet. Try them on an apple walnut salad. 3/9Because they grow underground and not on trees, peanuts technically are legumes -- who knew? But nutritionally they’re like nuts. They’re full of protein and other vitamins, so throw some in your trail mix.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Annie Stuart |Alyson Powell Key |Poonam Sachdev
Nerves extend from your brain and spinal cord, sending important messages throughout your body. If you have a pinched nerve (nerve compression), your body may send you warning signals, such as pain. Don't ignore these warning signals. Damage from a pinched nerve may be minor or severe. It may cause temporary or long-lasting problems. The earlier you get a diagnosis and treatment for nerve compression, the quicker you'll find relief.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Poonam Sachdev |Rachel Ellis
Are you worried about your mental sharpness? Or that of a loved one? Mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. If you have trouble remembering someone's name but it comes to you later, that's not a serious memory problem. But if memory problems are seriously affecting your daily life, they could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease. While the number of early signs you have and how strong they are vary, it’s important to identify Alzheimer’s warning signs.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Kathleen Doheny |Poonam Sachdev
Plantar warts and palmar warts are noncancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. The culprit is a strain of virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Many HPV strains exist, and those that cause common warts on your hands and feet are not the same strains that cause genital warts. Plantar warts and palmar warts are common, especially in children. These warts are named for where they appear on the body.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Annie Stuart |Alyson Powell Key |Poonam Sachdev
Chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes. In many cases, it's related to the heart. But problems in your lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, or nerves may also cause chest pain. Some of these conditions are serious and life-threatening; others are not. If you have unexplained chest pain, the only way to confirm its cause is to have a doctor check you.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Poonam Sachdev
3/11If the nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can indicate liver problems, such as hepatitis. In this image, you can see the fingers are also jaundiced, another sign of liver trouble. 4/11One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Poonam Sachdev
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