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Instead, it’s possible for you to check your blood pressure at home. In fact, an at-home reading might be more accurate than a reading in a healthcare provider’s office. The numbers you track can help your healthcare team make treatment decisions for you. Oscar Wong / Getty Images What Do the Results Mean? Your blood pressure reading includes yoursystolic and diastolicpressure. A healthy blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg, often read as “120 over 80....

Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats in one minute. This means your heart is either working too hard or not hard enough to support your body. To take your brachial pulse, bend your elbow slightly and turn your forearm palm-side up. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter However, very active, athletic individuals may have healthy heart rates below 60 beats per minute. A healthy resting heart rate falls within the range of 60 to 100 beats per minute....

Some dental care will still be an out-of-the-blue emergency, such as breaking a tooth. But less obvious dental needs often can be predicted (or avoided!) What’s Included in a Dental Plan? RBFried / Getty Images The member is free to use any dentist, and the plan will reimburse based on its fee schedule. In other words, a more robust plan will tend to be more expensive than a less robust plan....

The number of people who reports using sunscreen daily has also steadily increased in recent years. Sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Heres what it’s crucial that you know tochoose a safe and effective sunscreen. Verywell Health / Dennis Madamba Did You Know? What Is UV Light? UV light is a kind of radiation from the sun that you cannot see with your naked eye....

A few simple choices can make a significant difference in how your glasses make you look. Here are a few tips for choosing glasses that make you look younger. If you are older, you probably are looking for eyewear fashions geared to helping you age gracefully. Hero Images / Hero Images Consider the following guidelines as you shop for frames that make you look younger. Shape The best glasses for making you look younger are those that are uplifting to the face....

Antifungal creams are topical medications used to treat fungal skin infections. High potency doesn’t necessarily mean that an antifungal is better at clearing afungal skin infection. This differs fromoral antifungalsthat deliver the medication systemically (throughout the whole body). Osobystist / Getty Images The choice of drug can vary by the infection. The stronger the dose or longer the treatment, the more likely you are to experience side effects. Summary Antifungal creams are used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections....

This means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. The effectiveness of specific probiotic strains may vary depending on the condition you’re targeting. So, matching the correct strain with your health needs is essential. AsiaVision / Getty Images This may improve your well-being and help prevent or manage conditions more effectively. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Understanding Different Probiotic Strains Not allprobioticsare created equal....

Similarities Between IUD Brands IUDs all have a number of similarities. All IUDs must be placed into your uterus and removed by a healthcare provider. Depending on the brand, they can be kept in place for anywhere from three to 10 years. Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin, Verywell IUDs generally have a low risk of side effects and adverse events. There is also a slight risk of pelvic infection or a uterine perforation, although these complications are uncommon....

You dont need expensive sanitizing devices or solutions to clean a CPAP machine or its accessories. The gas used in the former can be toxic and dangerous above certain levels. The latter cannot kill bacteria, fungi, or other potentially harmful organisms as some manufacturers claim. Verywell / Jessica Olah Disposable filters are generally swapped out monthly; some are replaced as frequently as every two weeks. Read the directions that came with your machine to know what schedule you should be on....

A colon cleanse may help if you feel digestive symptoms such as bloating, pain, or constipation. Generally, adding dietary fiber and drinking more water can help to relieveconstipationand related symptoms. Water and Hydration Drinking enough water is vital to your health. Adam Gault / Getty Images If it’s nearly clear, pale yellow, or straw-colored, you’regetting enough water. If it’s a darker yellow or brown, you likely need more water. Some studies suggest they can help to restore gut bacteria balance needed for digestive health after a cleanse procedure....

Beard burn, colloquially known as stache rash, is a punch in ofcontact dermatitis. Fortunately, there are ways to soothe beard burn. This article discusses the appearance, causes, and ways to combat beard burn for both partners. Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images What Does Beard Burn Look Like? Beard burn is a throw in of contact dermatitis that develops because offriction. Its not the same as other types of beard irritation, such asrazor burn....

In this article, we will explore different methods for effectively removing plantar calluses. These methods include soaks, pads, medications, and scalpel removal. Predrag Popovski / Getty Images How Does a Plantar Callus Look? Predrag Popovski / Getty Images Those with diabetes or impaired circulation are particularly vulnerable because calluses can sometimes escalate into more severe foot complications. How to Remove a Plantar Callus Naturally Treatment may prove unnecessary for mild calluses....

Nitrites are chemical compounds that contain nitrogen and oxygen. Chemically, they are a salt or an ester of nitrous acid. Nitrites differ fromnitratesin that nitrates carry more oxygen than nitrites. Verywell / Getty Images Nitrates themselves are more stable than nitrites. It will also discuss the sources of these chemicals and how to reduce exposure. Verywell / Getty Images A Bit of Chemistry Both nitrites and nitrates contain nitrogen and oxygen....