About.com Health: Ease Your Aching Feet

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About.com Health Editor Not only does summer weather call for shorts and tank tops, but our feet are often on display too. And if you've been neglecting them all winter, well, it's time for a little maintenance. Better-Looking Feet, Stat If you can't get yourself to the salon for a pedicure, try these at-home steps to get your feet in show-off condition. Guys, you can do this too -- there's nothing attractive about grubby hooves, okay? Read more... Tips for a Safer Salon Pedicure Common Toenail Problems Avoiding Blisters I recently bought a new pair of shoes, and they gave me a major blister on my heel the first (and last) time I wore them. Don't end up with my fate. Read more... Choosing a More Comfortable Pair of High Heels Sweaty and Smelly Feet? Ick! See More About:  toe problems  healthy foot care  foot problems Dealing with Dry Skin Dry, cracked skin on the feet doesn't look very attractive, and can even be painful if things get extreme. There are a plethora of products to help, though. Read more... Got a Callus? All About Athlete's Foot See More About:  healthy foot care  how to have pretty feet  skin problems 5 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Feet Is there anything better in life than a good foot massage? I think not. Your poor feet put up with a lot of abuse. Treat 'em right with some soaking, stretching, and support. Read more... The Most Common Foot Problems Causes of Heel Pain See More About:  foot & ankle exercises  problem feet  Health Ads Health Tips Health Products At Home Health Care Health Problems Foot Arch Pain Featured Articles Why You Can't Stick with a Workout Routine Drinking Water in Hot Weather Stop Making These Portion Size Mistakes Dealing with Gas and Bloating Can Men Develop Eating Disorders? The Relationship Between PTSD and Shame   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement

About.com Health: What's Bugging You?

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About.com Health Editor Even as a grown adult, I still get nervous about bugs. I've gotten better about not screaming my head off every time I see one, though. Instead, I calmly walk over (okay, I run) to my husband and politely ask him to deal with the terrifying creature that's clearly out to get me. Bee Sting Allergy Bee stings are one of the most feared aspects of summer (it's not just me, is it?). What scares me, at least, is not so much the pain of the sting itself, but the potential allergic reaction. Dr. Daniel More, our Guide to Allergies, explains what to do should you or someone you know suffer an allergic reaction to a sting. Read more... Mosquito Allergy See More About:  allergy shots  allergy testing  allergist Is it a Spider Bite? In the majority of cases, no. It's very difficult to confirm a spider bite as the cause of a wound, given that lots of toxic bugs cause the same symptoms. There are some signs that might help clue you in, but really, the best bet is to see a doctor. Read more... Gallery of Spider Bite Pictures See More About:  spider bites  bug bites  outdoor first aid How to Remove a Tick If you're a fan of the outdoors, it's possible you could come into contact with a tick. Here's how to make sure they don't take up permanent residence in your body. Read more... Complete Guide to Bug Bite Battles See More About:  bug bites  outdoor first aid  lyme disease Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite My parents used to tell me this when they tucked me into bed as a kid, and I assumed it was just a cutesy rhyme. Turns out it's an all too real thing to worry about, and I've become a bit obsessive about checking hotel room mattresses for signs of these insidious little buggers. Read more... Bed Bug Bite Photos See More About:  allergic reactions  bed bug bites  bug bites Health Ads Spider Bite Symptoms Bed Bug Bites Body Health Health Take Out Bed Bug Bites Photos Featured Articles What is the BRAT Diet? Meditate to Live Longer Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms Portion Size Mistakes Should I Exercise When I'm Sore? How Not to Dread a Colonoscopy   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement

About.com Health: Are You Addicted to Caffeine?

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About.com Health Editor I've tried cutting back on my caffeine intake. I'm down to one diet Coke's worth of caffeine at lunch, but trying to cut that out is difficult. Dang you, withdrawal headaches! Caffeine's Effects on Your Brain When you start your day off with a cup of java or guzzle a soda at lunch, you might feel as though you're more alert and able to get through the day. But what's actually happening chemically in your brain when it's hit with a jolt of caffeine? Does Caffeine Improve Memory? See More About:  caffeine  stimulants  drug effects The Safe Amount of Caffeine Caffeine seems innocuous, but it's not completely harmless. Ever felt jittery after too many Starbucks trips one day? Can You Overdose on Caffeine? Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms See More About:  food safety  caffeine  healthy beverages Can Caffeine Help You Get Through a Workout? If caffeine can help you stay alert at the office, it only makes sense that it would also help you power through a workout, right? Find out whether taking caffeine before hitting the gym is helpful or harmful. The Effects of Energy Drinks See More About:  caffeine  supplements  fat burning supplements Caffeine and Fertility Many women trying to get pregnant wonder whether their caffeine intake is affecting their fertility. But the research isn't very clear. Is it True That Caffeine Causes Miscarriage? See More About:  endometriosis  caffeine and fertility  causes of infertility Health Ads Food Health Recipe Caffeine Health Food Breast Health Health Supplements Featured Articles Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk Coping with Mastitis Pain from Breastfeeding Can Healing Touch Help Cancer Patients? Bonking, or Hitting the Wall Avoiding Supplement Hazards Gluten-Free Ice Cream (Yum!)   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement

About.com Health: Keep Your Skin Safe from the Sun

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor If your daily morning routine doesn't already include a healthy dose of SPF, listen up. Applying sunscreen isn't just for a day at the beach or an afternoon spent outside at a festival. The sun's rays can reach you -- and cause damage -- even when you're driving in your car (as evidenced by this guy). 5 Common Sunscreen Mistakes It should be simple, but the act of properly applying sunscreen is wrought with the potential for mistakes. Don't make them. Is Your Sunscreen Expired? Upcoming Changes to Sunscreen Labels See More About:  skin cancer prevention  applying sunscreen  spf Protecting Kids from the Sun Covering them in sunscreen is a good first step, but there's a lot more you can do to ensure that your child's skin stays protected. Best Sunscreens for Kids Sunscreen Myths See More About:  using sunscreen  preventing sunburn  vitamin d requirements Is Tanning Addicting? The term "tanorexia" has gotten a lot of media attention in recent years, and some researchers have even looked into it. Turns out that for some people, going tanning can become addictive, thanks to feel-good chemicals that may be produced in the brain. Can Tanning Cure Acne? How to Fake a Summer Tan See More About:  tanorexia  melanoma  skin cancer symptoms How to Treat a Sunburn Okay, so despite all this sage advice, maybe you've found yourself wincing in pain after getting a little too much sun. We've all been there -- here's what to do. Allergic to the Sun? Medications That Increase Sun Sensitivity See More About:  outdoor first aid  burn first aid  burn assessment Health Ads Health It Skin Acne Treatment Health and Nutrition Diet Health Sun Damage on Skin Featured Articles Can You OD on Caffeine? How Excess Weight Affects Your Sleep Diet and Breathing in COPD Family Planning with Colon Cancer How to Stop Fighting about Money Low-Carb in the Summertime   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement