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Differences Between Collagen & Elastin
Elastin and collagen are both proteins that keep your skin and organs firm and elastic. As you age, you lose both elastin and collagen. Because of these losses, your skin will begin to show signs of aging, and your organs will stop functioning as effectively as they once did.
Suspected Malignant Skin Lesions in General Practice
This study examined demand for care in general practice due to suspected malignant skin lesions, with the aim of identifying areas for training and revealing possibilities for substitution of care.
How to Treat Body Lice Scabies
Body lice scabies occurs when tiny microscopic mites inhabit themselves underneath your skin. They lay their eggs under the skin and they hatch in about two weeks. Your skin will become very irritated and itchy. Body lice scabies is highly contagious.
Guideline Recommendations About Primary CVD for Older Adults
Are clinical practice guidelines addressing the specific, more complex needs of older adults when it comes to primary CVD prevention?
Physical Symptoms of Severe Stress
It is a well-known fact that stress can affect our lives in many ways. It can even have an adverse affect on our physical health. Severe stress can actually lead to chronic health conditions. It is important to recognize symptoms of severe stress and learn how to cope with stress.
Referring Patients to Specialists: A Structured Vignette Survey of GPs
What should general practitioners keep in mind about patients and referral policies when determining which patients warrant referral to specialists?
What Is National Public Lands Day?
On National Public Lands Day is a day of service in support of public spaces. Families can volunteer for projects like picking up litter and planting trees.
Youth Sports Profile: Equine Sports
Equine sports encompass many different kinds of horse riding, jumping, and driving events. If horses are your child's passion, find out more about equine sports and equestrian events.
Create a Healthy Sports Snack Policy
Create or improve sports snacks by asking your child's league to institute a healthy snack policy, or even to ask parents not to bring snacks to share at all.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for First Degree Relatives
A simple intervention promoting cardiovascular risk assessment to children, brothers and sisters of patients with early ischemic heart disease can be a valuable tool for primary prevention.
A New Screening Instrument for Early Dementia
A newly developed Early Dementia Questionnaire is a promising alternative to the standard assessment tool for dementia, the Mini Mental State Examination.
Simple Stretching Exercises for Kids
Don't overlook the mighty tricep. Stretch it out with this simple, feel-good move.
Self-Esteem and Coping Strategies Among IBS Patients
Are patients with certain personality traits regarding lower self-esteem and inferior coping strategies more likely to develop IBS? Or are these traits an outcome of the disease itself?
NSAIDs for Pain and Immobility-associated Osteoarthritis
The authors present an evidence-based consensus statement and algorithm to provide specific guidance for treatment of osteoarthritis in primary care.
Spirometry as a Motivational Tool for Smoking Cessation
Can informing a patient of the results of spirometry testing increase awareness of the harmful effects of smoking?
Get Started With Family Fitness
Is your family ready for a lifestyle change? Find out how to encourage physical activity and active play, and have fun together as a family. Improve health, fitness, and family relationships with physical activities and sports for kids and parents.
Simple Stretching Exercises for Kids
Kids may be naturally flexible, but they still benefit from stretching. Try this simple series of stretches (make sure muscles are warmed up first).
What to Do on Rainy Days
Grab some galoshes and get outside. There's lots you can do to play outdoors even on a rainy day. These ideas will get you started.
Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment and Screening
Family history is a well-recognized and common risk factor for colorectal cancer. Are physicians adequately screening for family history and advising patients of their risk?
Concussion Symptoms Every Parent Should Know
If your child experiences concussions symptoms or signs, take it seriously. Kids who sustain a head injury should stop playing immediately and see a doctor.