Few drugs can match the universal appeal of aspirin, a potent pain reliever for headaches, toothaches, fever, and muscle soreness. Because it reduces inflammation, aspirin is especially soothing for arthritis and injuries like strains and sprains. In a recent study at the University of Alabama, 20 women who were given two aspirin four times a […]

If you regularly work out, add a new exercise to your repertoire. Do you run? Ride a bicycle. Do you already ride a bicycle? Take a long walk. Do you already have a walking routine? Swim at the local pool.
As you perform this new movement, see if you pick up the rhythm right away, or […]

What about nutrition for your nails? There is a lot of controversy on this point, with some authorities emphasizing the importance of adequate protein, iron, calcium and zinc. Others claim nutrition is of little or no importance. Actually, very little, if any, real scientific research has ever been done concerning the effect of improved nutrition […]

Fingernails are more than a touch of biological elegance at the ends of our fingers. Think of them as little hard hats our fingertips take everywhere they go for protection.
Most of us are more concerned with the appearance of our fingernails than with their function, but you can’t have one without the other. Rough or […]