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Dupuytren’s contractureis a condition that causes tight tissue to form in the palm of the hand and fingers. For this reason, many people with this condition seek treatments to help improve the function of the hand. Different treatments may have different risks. Warren_Price/iStockphoto Here are some of the more common complications that can occur fortreatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Recurrence Recurrence of Dupuytren’s is almost a guarantee after treatment for contracture....

Narcissistic abuse is a throw in ofemotional abuseinflicted by a person who hasnarcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The article also discusses how to get help if you are being abused by a narcissist. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. martin-dm/Getty Images you might also text START to 88788, or visit the website tochatwith a counselor. martin-dm/Getty Images What Is Narcissistic Abuse? People with narcissistic personality disorder have an inflated sense of self....

Mindful Media / Getty Images 1. What Color Mucus Means a Cold Is Ending? As your cold progresses, your mucus may thicken and turn from clear to green or yellow. Mindful Media / Getty Images When youre getting better, it often turns clear again. No Fever For adults, a low fever is sometimes one of the first symptoms of a cold. It usually lasts only a few days. Children with a cold may have ahigher feverthan adults....

Drink Fat-Free Milk Switching from whole milkto fat-free milkcan save you nearly 70 calories per cup. Contrary to some rumors, nonfat (also called skim) milk does not contain added sugar. Because the fat in milk is high in calories, removing the fat decreases the calories quite a bit. FreshSplash / Getty Images There are lots ofhealthy alternatives to a dairy diet. Switching from regular to fat-free sour cream can save you 30 calories in just 2 tablespoons....

This article explains simple ways to help your teenager improve their sleep hygiene. This can help them get into a consistent routine, which may improve their sleep. The noise andscreen lightcan be overly stimulating and keep your teen up at night. Paul Mansfield Photograph / Getty Images Ideally,the bedroomshould be kept quiet, dark, cool, and comfortable to encourage sleep. These might include reading, listening to relaxing music, or taking a warm bath or shower....

These stages help describe the emotional process when facing these life-changing events. This article explains the five stages of grief. DABDA is an acronym for the five stages identified by Kubler-Ross. Verywell / Andrea Hickey While Kubler-Ross used the stages to discuss death, they also may apply to other events. She later explained that the theory was never meant to be linear nor applied to all persons. People move through the stages in their own unique ways....

This will cleanse and soften skin and nails, which makes it easier to trim toenails and remove calluses. Sometimes larger corns and calluses will need to be professionally trimmed by apodiatrist, especially if they are painful. Avoid callus shavers because they may cut healthy skin and cause bleeding. Alicia Bock / Stocksy United Be sure to avoid any wounds. After applying the exfoliating scrub, rinse your feet thoroughly. If you prefer, you could make your own scrub....

During the first days of shutdown orders, people turned their attention online. For some women, the online abuse became worse, with 29% reporting an uptick in abusive behavior. However, this isn’t a new phenomenon. Peter Cade / Getty Images About half of these women report someone sent them explicit images they did not ask for. Online harassment and bullying are often emotionally taxing experiences. But if you are being targeted, there are steps you might take to protect yourself....

However, condoms are not 100% effective, even when used correctly. People can still transmit or acquire an STI when using a condom during sex. What pop in of Condoms Are We Talking About? Patrick Sheandell O’Carroll / Getty Images Two types of condoms can be used during sexual activity. Anexternal condomcovers the shaft of the penis. An internal condom is inserted into the vagina or anus and lines the tissue....

While it is possible to lose weight this way, it’s not just because the diet is gluten-free. It is also a result of careful eating and plenty of exercise. However, there’s no independent research to prove this claim. Lew Robertson / Getty Images Can you lose weight on a gluten-free diet? There is limited evidence that a gluten-free diet can actually support weight loss. In addition, remember that “gluten-free” doesn’t means “calorie-free....

d3sign / Getty Images Celery is a plant native to Europe and commonly found throughout Asia and Africa. It is a member of theApiaceaefamily, which also includes parsley, dill, and fennel. Celery is high in two health-promoting compounds:flavonoidsandpolyphenols. d3sign / Getty Images Hydration Celery is 95% water and contains potassium, anelectrolyte. However, no specific studies have evaluated whether celery juice specifically helps with hydration. Further research is needed to see how various celery preparations (extract, juice, etc....

This article takes an unbiased look at the potential benefits of liquid collagen and what the current research says. It also outlines the possible risks of collagen supplements and describes ways to boost collagen levels as you age. Collagen is produced by specialized cells known asfibroblaststhat are widely distributed throughout the body. ljubaphoto / Getty Images Outside of our body’s own production of collagen, collagen can be sourced through diet....

A typical menstrual cycle lasts around 28 days with a normal range of between 21 and 35 days. You may not realize that these hormonal changes can affect other body functions as well. It may, in fact, be due to changes in your hormone levels. MediaForMedical / UIG / Getty Images Roughly halfway through the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs. At that point,progesteronelevels increase. Increases in progesterone are, in turn, associated with increasedinsulin resistance....