While you may freely adjust every other part of your appearance, it's easy to forget about your smile. Beyond taking good daily care of your teeth and attending your biannual dental checkups, it may feel like there's little you can do to improve the quality of your smile. However, there's a lot you can achieve with cosmetic dentistry — and it's no more painful or invasive than any other repair you'd have done at the dentist. [Read More]

You may not give much attention to your feet every day, but once you have a problem with them, you're probably going to wish you had taken better care of them! Corns and calluses can be painful if left untreated, and even slightly sore feet can keep you from standing or walking any distance. To ensure your feet are always healthy and in good shape, note a few tips for their overall hygiene and for keeping them feeling good throughout the day. [Read More]

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland becomes overactive, essentially creating too much of a hormone called thyroxine. Your body operates at its best when hormone levels are kept under control, so hyperthyroidism can be serious. Unfortunately, people often let the symptoms slip them by; if you notice any of the six signs listed below, contact a medical professional as soon as possible. 1. Unexplained Fatigue Fatigue can be common in the modern world; people can cut into their sleeping time by staying up too late or having to wake up early to get to work. [Read More]

Fractures take about six weeks to heal fully, depending on the nature and location of the break.  Limb fractures can be very effectively managed by a good orthopaedic surgeon, but damage to the nerves can occur, resulting in loss of sensation and movement in some cases.  Fortunately, damaged nerves are able to regrow, although this can take up to 18 months.  In the meantime, here are some natural ways to help damaged nerves to recover. [Read More]