Month: December 2023

You’re only as old as you feel, the saying goes. But what if you feel old, tired, and rundown? Fatigue is a common complaint, especially after people hit middle age. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple ways to boost energy. Some even slow the aging process. Here’s how to refill your tank when your energy levels sputter. Fatigue is a common symptom of many illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, anemia, thyroid disease, and sleep apnea. Talk to your doctor if you feel unusually tired. Many medications can contribute to fatigue. These include some blood pressure medicines, antihistamines, diuretics, and ... Read more

Zhao Kailin was born in China in 1961. He studied at Oil Painting Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1988.Zhao Kailin’s realism oil paintings have been introduced to “Art News”, “Art & Anitques”, “Asia Art” and other media for years. Currently he has been becoming one of the most influential and well-known realism oil painting artists. His art collectors are all around Europe, America and other Asian countries. His oil painting has been becoming a craftsmanship for art collection. His realism oil paintings from all walks of life has been widely loved and highly concerned by art lovers. Published: ... Read more

A manager of a major English football club has snubbed Rishi Sunak with an explicit rejection to meet him. The Prime Minister’s visit to Southampton to watch them take on Plymouth Argyle ended up backfiring as the home manager admitted: “I’ve got no interest in saying hello”. Sunak was in attendance at the Championship match to see his favourite team, Southampton FC consolidate their third-place position with a 3-1 over the Devon outfit. He has previously spoken of his desire to “run Southampton”, saying if he got a top job there it would make him a “very happy man”. The ... Read more

Maybe you’ve heard shampooing less often is better for your hair. Or perhaps you’re thinking of ditching shampoo and joining the “no ‘poo” movement in search of healthier, better looking hair. Experts say there’s no single answer to how often people should shampoo. You may not need to do it as often as you think. It usually comes down to personal preference. For guidance, take a look at your hair type and styling choices. “I have always said, ‘It’s fine to go a few days without shampooing,’” says Alli Webb, professional hair stylist and founder of Drybar. “For hair that’s ... Read more

Runny noses. Stomach aches. An itchy rash. These are a few of the typical ailments that occur in children everywhere. But what if something more serious develops, like a fever above 103 degrees or a stiff neck? You may not know whether to rush to the emergency room, call the doctor, or simply wait it out at home. “If your child looks very weak — sick as they’ve ever been — the parents need to call their doctor now,” says pediatrician Barton Schmitt, MD, who supervises the After Hours Call Center at the Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colo., which takes ... Read more

Most lists of “super foods” don’t include beet juice, or beetroot juice as  it’s called in some countries, but maybe they should. Beet juice may boost stamina to help you exercise longer, improve blood flow, and help lower blood pressure, some research shows. Why? Beets are rich in natural chemicals called nitrates. Through a chain reaction, your body changes nitrates into nitric oxide, which helps with blood flow and blood pressure. In some studies, drinking about 2 cups of beet juice daily or taking nitrate capsules lowered blood pressure in healthy adults. Beet juice may also help your stamina when ... Read more

When a heart attack strikes, it doesn’t always feel the same in women as it does in men. Women don’t always get the same classic heart attack symptoms as men, such as crushing chest pain that radiates down one arm. Those heart attack symptoms can certainly happen to women, but many experience vague or even “silent” symptoms that they may miss. These six heart attack symptoms are common in women: Chest pain or discomfort. Chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom, but some women may experience it differently than men. It may feel like a squeezing or fullness, ... Read more

Did you know that nearly half of women report having at least one problem with sexual function — whether its low desire, loss of arousal, trouble having an orgasm, or pain during sex? Probably not, since it’s not something you hear much talk about. When Lyndsey Harper, MD, first went into practice as an OB/GYN, she saw scores of women who complained about problems in the bedroom — the most common one being what they considered low sexual desire. But, though Harper had been to medical school, no one had ever taught her how to address these problems. They never talked ... Read more

For many women, sexual desire goes up and down over the years, often tied to changes in relationships, stress, and physical changes like pregnancy and menopause. But roughly 10% of women deal with a low sex drive that causes them distress. It’s a condition known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). There are a few over-the-counter supplements that aim to treat the problem, which have limited, mostly unproven, effects. But in recent years, the FDA has approved two prescription drugs to treat HSDD. These treatments are often referred to as “female Viagra” — a nod to one of the medicines ... Read more

The age-old question of whether or not size matters is typically directed at men. But although they might not talk about it, some women may worry about the size of their vagina and how it affects sexual pleasure, particularly after having a baby. Not a lot of research has been done in this area. Because so many things affect women’s sexuality, it’s hard for researchers to know if vagina size and sexual pleasure are linked. “Our ability to understand size as it relates to sexual function is poorly understood,” says Christopher Tarnay, MD, director of the division of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive ... Read more