A new study has linked annual holidays to decreased risks of heart attack and depression and even the promotion of brain health, says the LA Times. In a study conducted by the Global Commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, they found that: Women who take vacations only once every six years or less […]
Jack is 4 and has atopic eczema. His parents sometimes have no choice but to restrain him from scratching his skin red raw, upsetting him even more. For Jack, everywhere itches, and he even yells “my eyes hurt!” at the 3:00 mark. See how he, along with Toby, 16 and Tristan, 31, make an important […]
A nice and simple explanation of our skin by MinuteEarth. While our skin is not as tough as elephant hide or pangolin scales, the video explains that it’s pretty much made up of the same stuff, keratin. And that 500 new skin cells are formed every second, pushing out from the underlying epidermis. Upon reaching […]
The haze is back! This morning’s PSI levels: 108 (unhealthy). But you don’t need a reading to tell you that the air quality has dropped over the last few days. When you look out the window, visibility is poor, your throat is dry, and your nose itches. On a really bad day, you can actually see […]
If you have contact dermatitis, then it’s important to keep your skin clear of everyday irritants.It’s very easy to get exposed to dust and chemicals, especially if you do lots of housework. And some articles recommend simply wearing gloves when doing the dishes. But many people – myself included – find that even the latex […]
If you have a dust mite allergy, you’re not alone. Dust mite allergies are one of the most common reasons for itching, runny nose and asthma. In warm and humid Singapore, dust mites can be found by the millions in beds, carpets, pillows and sofas. They feed on the dead skin shed by humans and […]
Anybody who has eczema knows that it can be difficult to know what will trigger a flare up. Before I discovered I had a dust mite allergy, I tried the usual remedies; applying moisturiser, avoiding the sun, and using non-fragrant soaps such as Hospigel. But nothing seemed to stop the itch, and it got worse […]
I was trying to find a way to protect eczema spots which are raw and oozy. I read that after applying steroid cream, it would be more effective to keep it closed up for a short period of time and also to protect it from chaffing/scratching. I tried many different brands of plaster and wounds dressing […]
