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Air purifiers can remove the stuff that causes allergies and infections. If you have allergies and conditions such as cystic fibrosis and a weak immune system, you can consider using an air purifier at home. The benefits are more pronounced when you have children and old people in your home. If you are looking for …

The mindfulness practice of meditation is based on relaxation response techniques. It is a state of deep relaxation in which our breathing, pulse rate, and blood pressure are kept under control. Although practicing mindfulness is linked to complex meditation techniques, it is easier than you think and can be practiced anytime, anywhere. However, it is recommended to put aside a …

AHA is most commonly used for skin conditions such as wrinkles, dry skin, aging skin, or acne. AHAs mean alpha-hydroxy acids. They have become increasingly popular over the last 20 years. In the United States alone, there are over 200 makers of skin care products containing AHAs. AHA is a group of natural acids found in food items. It includes …

Alcohol poisoning is the condition when alcohol reaches dangerous levels in your blood Alcohol poisoning is the condition when alcohol reaches dangerous levels in your blood known as increased blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The more the BAC, the more is the effect of alcohol on your body. Alcohol poisoning usually occurs when you drink an excessive amount of alcohol quickly. …

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a mental health condition The exact cause of social anxiety disorder is unknown. However, it is caused by a combination of factors: Environmental factors (growing in a controlling or overprotecting environment) Genetics and inherited traits Negative experiences such as bullying, sexual abuse, and family conflict Physical abnormalities such as a serotonin imbalance …

A toothbrush is one of the things that we all need for maintaining our oral hygiene. A toothbrush is one of the things that we all need for maintaining our oral hygiene. Though selecting a good toothbrush might sound like an easy task, there are a few things that you should remember while buying one. Type of bristles You will …

Hot yoga is different from regular yoga in one aspect, that is, exercising in a room with its temperature between 80 and 100°F. Hot yoga is different from regular yoga in one aspect, that is, exercising in a room with its temperature between 80 and 100°F. One form of hot yoga is Bikram yoga that is quite intense compared with …

Cankles It is quite normal to have big ankles by birth and the condition may be hereditary in some people. Cankles is “slang” (and not a medical term) for the part of the leg where the ankle meets the calf without any defining contour of the ankle. It may be due to a large ankle that you are born with …

A cleft palate is a facial defect in babies that occurs when they are developing inside the womb. A cleft palate is a facial defect in babies that occurs when they are developing inside the womb. A baby’s facial features develop in the first 3 months. Their lips form first, followed by the mouth and palate. Clefts occur if the …

Acquired apraxia of speech can affect someone at any age although it most typically occurs in adults. Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a poorly understood neurological condition that causes problems in a child’s or an adult’s ability to speak properly. Depending on the cause, there are two main types of apraxia of speech: Acquired apraxia of speech Childhood apraxia of …