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Don't Drink Hand Sanitizers (Duh)
I am sure you all already know this...but it is such a bizarre story that I had to share. So I just read an article about a prison inmate being hospitalized for drinking hand sanitizer gel. Yes, it does contain alcohol, but not the same kind found in alcoholic beverages.
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FDA Warning: Think Before You Botox
A while back, remember how Botox injections were approved to help with excessive sweating? Well you may want to put a hold on using Botox for anything, because the FDA has issued a warning against Botox, since 16 deaths have been reportedly caused by it.
In case you didn't know it, Botox is made from the botulinum toxin, and it's often injected into the face to relax muscles and make wrinkles disappear.
4 Warning Signs of Skin Cancer
Lately we have become so hyper-sensitive about sun exposure and the damaging effects it has on our health. Wearing sunscreen and using self-tanners can all help to prevent possible future outbreaks of skin cancer, but what about the sun exposure we've already had?
Unfortunately, there was probably a time when we weren't so careful.
How Many Days a Week Do You Work Out?
I'm a bear if I don't exercise. I get moody and irritable and cranky. If I've gone too long without working out, my family is the first to know and it's not pretty.
Trying to Lose Weight? Ask These Questions
Many of the people reading FitSugar have weight loss on the brain, but are your efforts really necessary? Are those extra pounds putting your health at risk, or are you just carrying around a little harmless fluff? WebMD outlined seven questions you should ask yourself to help decide if you really need to get serious about weight loss.
Cool or NOT Cool?
I recently took a trip to Canada to see the Body Worlds exhibit (a MUST see by the way), and happened to notice that they have these really bold messages on their cigarette packs. I've never seen anything like them! They're really graphic warnings meant to discourage people from smoking, and get this - they're government-funded!
Workout Warning Signs
In general all the blood, sweat, and tears are signs of a good workout — well maybe not blood, but you get the idea. There are, however, a few things that you should take as warning signs of something potentially more dangerous when working out. A few aches and pains are nothing, but here are signals that should raise a red flag:
- Fainting
- An unusually rapid heartbeat
- Experiencing a severe headache
- Having difficulty breathing
- Chest pain, chest pressure, and/or chest tightness
With Teen Obesity, Inactivity Is Only Part of the Problem
I panic every time I see another "exercise doesn't work!" story — until I read between the lines and learn once again that exercise is a good thing. On the heels of its conversation-starting cover story on the exercise "myth," Time is tackling a new study of teen obesity that claims inactivity is only partly to blame for heavier kids.
5 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
We don't always feel 100 percent all the time, and it's normal to feel a little nauseous, tired, or sniffly every once in a while. These are minor symptoms though, and usually go away on their own. But there are a few red flag signals our bodies flash to warn us of serious medical conditions, and they're symptoms you shouldn't pass off as nothing.
How Mo' Nique Lost the Weight and Why Some Don't Like It
Everywhere I look lately I'm seeing comedienne Mo'Nique. She's got a new late-night talk show on BET, is making the talk show rounds, and is creating some serious Oscar buzz for her standout performance as an abusive mother in Precious. Oh, and also, she's about 50 lbs.
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