If you think one of your pierced ears may be infected, tell your mom or dad. An infected earlobe may be swollen, red, warm, and painful, and it may ooze fluid called pus. Don't wait for it to get better by itself because the infection may spread and make you sick.

The skin in the ear canal grows like the finger nails -- from deeper layers outwards -- transporting debris to the exterior, where it falls off. Ear wax or cerumen, composed of glandular secretions plus dead skin,...

Of course, we all know that water is great for the human body.

But do you know just how important water actually is for you? Your body is composed of approximate 65% water. It is the main component of all the blood in your body, it is vital for oxygen transportation to all you're working muscles and organs, and plays the leading role in regulating your body temperatures. Water also acts as a lubricant for all your joints and as a cushion for your very important organs.

There is nothing more frustrating than doing everything that you are ’supposed’ to do but for whatever reason the weight loss just stops. Many of our clients here at the Body Project have struggled with weight loss plateaus in the past, but they were over to over come them with a progressive systematic approach.

Before we get into how our personal training clients smash through their weight loss plateaus and how you can to, it is important to determine if you have...

Sunglassesare the special type of eyeglasses in which lens is colored or darken in order to prevent strong light reaching to eyes. Sunglasses also known as tinted glasses. The popular firms for manufactures of sunglasses are Ray-Ban, Dior, Armani etc. The sunglasses can be used as safely lens and they are also a fashion symbol. Sunglasses are the symbol for many celebrities.

Many people like to spend hour in beach or snow. They like the activities like sunbath and reading in...

Potential Downside to Insurance Company Sponsored Wellness Programs

Employers struggling with the ever-increasing costs for healthcare are wisely turning to worksite wellness programs in search of a solution. For convenience, many employers are looking to their health insurance carrier to provide the appropriate wellness program. However, the convenience of a health insurance provided program may not outweigh the risks. That decision could come back to haunt them.

Maybe you can still recall the first time your kids and your spouse heard you snore. There was a bit of humor and some jokes here and there when the night approached. But things changed after a month, when they realized it was not funny; rather it was disturbing.

"Thou dost snore distinctly," William Shakespeare wrote in The Tempest, "there's meaning in thy snores." It was not long ago when modern medicine started to dig more into what the Father of English...

Specialized ear plugs are emerging as practical and affordable hearing protection because people are realizing that the dangers of everyday or occupational noise on their hearing can lead to irreversible hearing loss.

According to the World Health Organization, harmful noise poses health risks, annoyance, sleep disturbance, increases stress, affects the immune system, and has implications on the cardiovascular system.  These alarming findings ushered in noise...

Have you read about this recently that there are disadvantages of reverse osmosis water systems? While these systems can remove a number of substances, they also remove substances which could affect your health. In this article, we will seek to understand "Does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink"?

Studies have shown that there are over 2000 potential chemicals and contaminants in tap water. The way reverse osmosis systems work is by passing the water through...

Flexibility is extremely important when you are young as well as when you are older. Flexibility can help you with sports, work, and help you have healthier mobility when you age. Here are some great tips to help keep you flexible throughout your entire life.

Flexibility is increased through careful stretching of the muscles. In addition to making normal activities possible and pain-free, flexible muscles relieve stress, promote good posture, reduce the risk of pain and...

Consider what hair colour would actually enhance your skin tone, bearing in mind the texture of your hair as well. Is it fine, thick or coarse? If you're not sure what texture you've got, your hairdresser will be able to tell you instantly.

The shag or the medium-length layered cut is a good choice for a sassy and irreverent look. It is great for round face shapes because the length significantly lengthens the face. The side bangs are angled in a way that reduces the...