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Are you someone whose hands and feet are always cold? Having cold hands and feet in the winter season is a common phenomenon. Our bodies are designed to regulate our temperature. When it’s cold outside, the body ensures that blood circulation is average and reaches vital organs to keep them warm. If it doesn’t happen, …
Mishaps can happen to anyone, and sometimes even with utmost precaution or mindfulness, one can get injured or land in trouble. Although wrist fractures are more common among older adults, sports, physical activities, repetitive stress, and trauma can affect anyone, regardless of age. Wrist fracture means the person has broken a small carpal or, more …
Are you someone who includes avocado in your daily diet? Salads, sandwiches, shakes, etc., you prefer eating every day in either form. You have it as much as possible because it is highly beneficial. It is rich in nutrients, fiber, healthy fats, and a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well …
When your skin’s soft tissues are torn up while dealing with sharp objects that can easily tear your skin, a laceration is like a cut, but no skin is missing. Sharp objects, such as shards of glass, etc., can cause a type of wound. Even hammer wounds can cause it, and it entirely depends on …
Unsurprisingly, anyone can get workplace injuries regardless of the nature of the work. However, the nature of work does make one susceptible to the environment and can more likely injure oneself frequently. Several jobs can cause severe injuries, such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, auto or truck industry workers, etc. These seem inherently dangerous, causing more …
Whenever you talk about gaming or gamers, if an image of a teenager playing video games in the basement pops up, you probably need to move on. The movies or media have heavily influenced its portrayal, but things are changing rapidly. Do you know that 48% of gamers identify as female in the US? Strange, …
During winter, your skin will likely lose moisture due to harsh winds, cold weather, and even heat that zaps moisture from the air. During colder months, individuals are likely to get injured or develop conditions such as: Arthritis flare-ups During winter, bodies become tense due to cold, and even outdoor activities become less. Lack of …
Weightlifting exercises can put a lot of strain on your wrist. Beginners or seasoned weightlifters can experience it because some activities can make your wrist bend unnaturally. If you experience a sore wrist, it can be caused by inflammation of tendons, leading to tendinitis in the wrist. In some cases, the cause of wrist pain …
FOOSH means fall onto an outstretched hand, which is common among kids and adults. It can happen to anyone depending on the fall. But presumably more common among kids as they tend to play around and are more likely to fall often. FOOSH can cause injuries and most commonly in your hands or wrists. An …
If your hands swell, it can be hard to grip or hold any objects or continue your daily activities. It can be difficult in unimaginable ways, and usually, the swelling is caused by fluid retention, a rise in body temperature, or arthritis. While some causes may improve on their own and not be a cause …