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Neck and shoulders Stress leads to tightness and tension in the neck and shoulder muscles. When we are under stress, we subconsciously raise our shoulders and this position tightens the neck and shoulder muscles and we end up with pain in these areas.

Smoking gives you dark under eye circles Research shows that smokers do not sleep as soundly as non-smokers, and when you don’t get enough sleep, you damage your appearance in a number of ways. One of the most immediate and evident side effects of less sleep is dark under-eye circles. This is the surprising surgery that could help you quit …

Holding your pee Not emptying your bladder on time is one of the main causes of kidney problems. If you often resist the urge to pee, the urine remains in your bladder for a longer period, and bacteria begin multiplying much faster. Eventually, this can lead to serious consequences like kidney infections and urinary incontinence.

Some people have round nail beds genetically. But suddenly swollen skin near the cuticles with nails that are bulbous—meaning the nail is shaped like an upside-down spoon—is a surefire reason to have your hands and feet checked out. Nail clubbing is often sign of a more serious disease related to the heart and lungs, such as emphysema, lung cancer, congenital …

in most cases, a pimple crops up when a pore becomes blocked with excess oil and dead skin cells, both of which feed the growth of bacteria and cause a small infection in the pore.According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are actually a few different kinds of pimples. One common type is called a pustule. This is the …

The common cold, also known simply as a cold, is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. The throat, sinuses, and larynx may also be affected. Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus.

Deodorant/antiperspirant Another surprising—and scary—place you might find aluminum? In that stick that gets a bit of under-the-arm action daily. Though meant to keep you feeling fresh and warding away stinky post-workout situations, Dr. Gropper says many formulas utilize aluminum to clot your pores and prevent excessive sweating. But since absorbing aluminum is linked to Alzheimer’s disease and both prostate and …

I’ve always been diligent about brushing my teeth at least twice a day. Who doesn’t love a minty-fresh, picture-perfect smile? But six or seven years ago, I learned that my technique was sorely lacking. I tended to rush through the job, scrubbing furiously, and after decades of overly vigorous cleaning, my teeth had developed an uncomfortable sensitivity to heat and …

If you’ve ever felt overly-irritated by your partner, coworker, or friend, it might not be all their fault (unfortunately)—especially if you’re a woman.

Kidney Disease An intense itch all over the body often occurs in people with late stage kidney disease or who suffer from chronic renal failure. In fact, one study showed that 42 percent of dialysis patients suffered from moderate to extreme renal itch. “Some people describe it as a nuisance,” says Anthony M. Rossi, MD, assistant attending at Memorial Sloan …