What to do about chin pimples

People can develop pimples almost anywhere on the skin, including on the chin. Remedies include washing the face regularly and using topical ointments.

Side effects of apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a popular natural remedy for a variety of health issues. However, regularly consuming undiluted vinegar or applying it directly to the skin can cause side effects in some people

Can you eat salmon skin?

A look at salmon skin, the skin of the oily fish rich in omega-3’s. Included is detail on the nutritional benefits and the potential risks of eating it.

Can the antioxidant resveratrol reduce artery stiffness in diabetics?

Resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine, peanuts, berries and the skin of red grapes, may reduce artery stiffness in some people with Type 2 diabetes, according to an abstract presented at…

Studies presented at IOF regional meeting find dramatically low levels of vitamin D

Vitamin D is mainly produced in the skin after exposure to sunlight, with additional small quantities derived from food sources.

What are the health benefits of cucumber?

Find out about the health benefits of cucumber including aiding hydration, decreasing swelling and irritation of the skin and providing vitamin K to maintain bone health.

Freezing blueberries improves antioxidant availability

Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to a researcher. Anthocyanins, a group of antioxidant compounds, are responsible for the color in blueberries, and since most of the color is in the skin, freezing the blueberries actually improves the availability of the antioxidants.

Findings Will Help Explain Vitamin D’s Role In Seasonal Illnesses

UC Irvine and Mayo Clinic researchers have found that vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February.

Soluble fiber strikes a blow to belly fat

All fat is not created equal. Unsightly as it is, subcutaneous fat, the fat right under the skin, is not as dangerous to overall health as visceral fat, the fat deep in the belly surrounding vital organs.

What Is Vitamin A? What Does Vitamin A Do?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the eye’s retina. The eye needs a specific metabolite – retinal – a light-absorbing substance that is crucial for scotopic vision (low-light vision)