How to Avoid Mistakes While Obtaining a Work Permit in Poland
While getting a work permit in Poland brings great chances, it can be a tough task, especially for outsiders unsure of the legal rules. Even small mistakes may cause straight away rejections or delays. Some of the common mistakes applicants make when applying for a work permit in Poland include submitting incomplete or incorrect documentation, relying on unverified agents, misunderstanding...
The Complete Guide to a Mesomorph Body Workout
The expression "You can't judge a book by its cover" could be applied to mesomorphs as well. Because people with a mesomorph body type look athletic, many people (even mesomorphs themselves) make assumptions about their health.Here are the top myths about mesomorphs and the mistakes to avoid, according to Gagliardi:Myth 1: People With a Mesomorph Body Type Should Eat...
How Does Sleep Affect Weight Loss?
There are several ways in which not getting enough sleep can affect weight loss, or even cause weight gain.It Throws You Off-Balance"Getting too little sleep contributes to weight gain by upsetting the balance between how much we eat and how much fuel we burn," says Shanon Makekau, MD, a pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Honolulu.One...
Men With High-Quality Sperm May Have a Longer Life Expectancy
A large new study involving nearly 80,000 men has found that those with high-quality sperm (fast, strong “swimmers”) may live about three years longer than men with poor-quality sperm.“For all types of measured semen parameters, we saw a dose-response association to mortality — the better the semen quality and quantity, the longer life expectancy,” says Laerke Priskorn, PhD, a coauthor of...
FDA-Approved Cologuard Plus Is a New Colonoscopy Alternative
For people who prefer to take an at-home test for colorectal cancer rather than undergo a colonoscopy, Cologuard has become a popular choice. An upgraded version of this screening tool, for adults 45 and older with an average risk for colorectal cancer, will be available this spring.Cologuard Plus is more accurate than the original Cologuard at detecting colorectal cancer...
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
Body dysmorphic disorder, also called body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition that affects how you view and feel about your body and appearance. It involves intense preoccupation with one or multiple perceived "flaws" with the way you look that are minor or unnoticeable to others.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629c9063863-24d8-4012-aa6c-9dbc1e5bc5af As a result of these thoughts, people with body dysmorphic disorder may repeatedly...
What Is Laryngitis?
Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx), which usually causes the voice to sound hoarse. It can even make some people lose their voice completely. When vocal cords work normally, they open and close smoothly and make sound through vibration. But when they are inflamed and swollen, the sounds produced are distorted, causing the voice to sound hoarse...
Sleep Remedies That May Not Work (and Could Do Harm)
If you’re dealing with insomnia, prescription sleep medications can help you fall asleep. However, they’re not meant to replace good sleep habits, and most are not intended to be used indefinitely.For one thing, many prescription sleep medications come with dangerous side effects. “I encourage people to limit their use of prescription sleep aids, which have been associated with various...
10 Healthy Soups That Can Support Weight Loss
Reyna Franco, RDN, is a New York City–based dietitian-nutritionist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and certified personal trainer. She is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has a master's degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Columbia University.In her private practice, she provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, cardiac disease, renal...
Bacterial Vaginosis May Be Sexually Transmitted, Study Finds
It might be easier to clear up a common vaginal infection if both women and their male partners take antibiotics, a new study suggests.The study focused on bacterial vaginosis, a condition experienced by roughly 1 in 3 women that can cause a fishy or musty smell, unusual discharge, and itching and irritation around the vagina, according to the World Health...
