Alexandra Young

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• 5 Things to Avoid if You are Prone to Acne

  1. Sugar: According to research, high glycemic index (GI) foods (sugary foods) cause the body to produce a hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). This hormone tells the body to produce more sebum, which makes the acne worse. It makes pores appear larger as well. So simply switching...

• Smoking During Pregnancy is Linked to Blood Vessel Damage in Children

  A new study published in the journal, Pediatrics, has shown that smoking during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of blood vessel damage in the child. In this study, enrolling 250 children, the body dimensions and lung functioning of the children were measured when they were 4-weeks-old....

• What Are the Causes of Receding Gums?

  As the margin of teeth recede, the roots of the teeth are exposed. Receding gums are a very common oral problem and are of concern as it may be the warning signs of many gum diseases. Gum deterioration occurs gradually with time and creates small pockets or gaps between the tooth and the gum, which...

• Is There a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis?

  Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also an autoimmune disease that causes demyelination of the spinal nerve and brain cells. The disease disrupts the communication of the brain with the body. In this condition, the body's immune system attacks the...

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Rash?

  What are the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Rash?Heat rash is a condition that affects the skin when it is exposed to high temperatures, and sweat gets trapped beneath the layers of the skin. Victims of this condition usually experience general symptoms such as:...

• Finding Fibromyalgia-Friendly Work

  Finding a job that doesn’t exacerbate a person's fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms is a very real challenge that over 12 million people between ages 18 and 60 in the United States have. Everyone deserves to find a job that leaves them, or at least their bank accounts, fulfilled without having to...