Fungal infection in the finger and toenails may not be a very simple problem to deal with and in most cases, it can assume chronic proportions. This type of infection is also highly contagious in nature. It can be contracted… Continue Reading →
Palm-Hand Infection. Infections deep within the palm, or under the thumb are very serious. They are usually started by perforating injuries from needles, pins and other sharp objects. About a day after the perforating injury, the palm becomes thickened, hot… Continue Reading →
Ingrown Toenail. In later years the toenails may become hardened, thickened, and sometimes very irregular. This, however, does not constitute an ingrown toenail. The ingrown process occurs only after the nail has been trimmed back too far, and then grows… Continue Reading →
Why BMI Matters, Especially for Women Over 50 Did you know that nearly 75% of adults in the United States are considered overweight or obese, according to the CDC? While these numbers might sound daunting, they highlight an important truth,… Continue Reading →
Heart Failure {Congestive Failure, Dropsy). The normal heart pumps more than enough blood for all body functions, but the diseased heart may not be able to pump the minimum required by the body, and then heart failure is said to… Continue Reading →
If you have diabetes, then you are at an increased risk of a number of different foot conditions. In fact, even problems that would typically be considered to be quite ordinary and minor can develop into serious conditions. This type… Continue Reading →