Karen Asp
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What is Athlete’s Foot and How Do You Treat It?
Athlete’s foot (also called tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that causes itching, stinging, and burning between the toes or on the soles of the feet.
What Is Eczema and How Do I Treat It?
Eczema (clinically known as atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa and How Do You Treat It?
Hidradenitis suppurativa (also called acne inversus) is a long-term skin condition that causes painful tunneling cysts and can lead to scarring.
What Is Acne Mechanica and How Do You Treat It?
Acne mechanica is an acne-like rash that can be red, pustular, and painful.
What is Rosacea and How Do You Treat It?
Rosacea is a fairly common, chronic, inflammatory skin condition that appears as reddened skin and rash usually affecting the face.
Strategies to Find More Inspiration — and Motivation — to Workout
Low on motivation? These four tips will get you to – and through – your workout with ease.
Expert Tips and Strategies to Stay Focused During Workouts
Zoning out on the treadmill? Daydreaming while you lift? That lack of focus could be undermining your workouts. Take some advice from the pros on how to tame your wandering mind.
How to Exercise When You Have Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, working out may be the last thing you feel like doing. But exercise can make you feel better – now, and over the long term.
What Is Impetigo and How Do I Treat It?
Impetigo is a common highly contagious skin infection. It is especially contagious among children but is not usually serious.
What Is Bacterial Folliculitis and How Do You Treat It?
A relatively common type of rash that presents as itchy, pus-filled pimples. It usually appears around the base of hair follicles on the arms, legs, or scalp.
8 Common Skin Problems and How to Treat Them — Naturally
From athlete’s foot to eczema, unwanted skin conditions can throw you off your game. Here’s the scoop on how to deal with itching, pain, redness, and some the other most maddening maladies.
Mind Your Manners!: Gym Etiquette
You know the type — the people who talk during yoga class or don’t wipe down their sweaty equipment. But are some of your behaviors considered a no-no to others? Maybe it’s time to review the basics of health-club etiquette.
7 Easy Ways to Revamp Your Fitness Routine
Here are some simple but powerful ways to breathe new life into your routine – and jump-start your fitness growth.
Active Planning: How to Create a Fitness Plan That Actually Works
The success of your fitness goals depends, in large part, on the soundness of your fitness strategy. You do have a fitness plan, don’t you? Here’s how to get one, fast — or how to make your current plan even better.
How to Alleviate Common Injuries and Pains
Sports doctors treat common athletic injuries with top-notch technologies. Today, similar solutions are within reach of the average fitness enthusiast.