Highlights:

  • Facial Scar And Insecutires.
  • Reduce Healthcare Cost: Benefits CheckUp. The Trevor Project. OONOLOGY.
  • Healthy Bites: Yoga for High BP. FDA on LASIK. Statins prevent Stroke. Vitamin D Deficiency.
  • Medical Mysteries: Showers Can Cure Vomiting.


     

BEYOND

Facial Scars And Insecurities

We all get insecure at times. This has gotten worse due to the cruel beauty standard that social media pushes onto us. 


Small imperfections like facial scars can make a person self-conscious. But it has no impact on other people's initial assessments of a person's attractiveness or confidence, a new study suggests.


How Are Facial Scars Perceived?

The researchers had anticipated different outcomes. But the findings showed that a single, healed facial scar may even boost perceived friendliness. There was no discernible relationship between face scars and attractiveness. 


On a scale of 0 to 5, average evaluations for attractiveness were given. The results were 4.25 for scarred faces and 4.26 for scarless faces. While perceptions of friendliness were greater for those with scars, ratings of confidence did not differ significantly.


Will the Scar Care Industry Bite the Dust?

Sadly, this might not happen. Rather, the scar care sector is anticipated to generate more than $34 billion in revenue by 2023. With 264,000 patients in 2020, scar correction will be a common reconstructive surgery operation.

     

RESOURCES

  • If you require support for elderly persons with limited incomes who require healthcare and other requirements, Benefits CheckUp is the place to go. 
  • A fantastic resource for anyone looking for mental health support is The Trevor Project. It has facilitated accessibility and made seeking help easier. 
  • Still, putting off submitting your out-of-network claim? Look at OONOLOGY, they have everything sorted on their website.

     

HEALTHY BITES

  • Yoga for High BP: A small study reveals that adding a little yoga to an exercise regimen may be the solution someone needs to lower high blood pressure.
  • FDA on LASIK: The FDA proposal argues for the inclusion of warnings about problems including persistent pain, dry eyes, and double vision that are associated with LASIK. Even after surgery, it may be necessary for some people to wear glasses.
  • Statins prevent Stroke: A recent study suggests that the popular cholesterol-lowering medication statins may reduce a person's risk of a hemorrhagic stroke, the most fatal type of stroke.
  • Vitamin D Deficiency: According to a recent study, older individuals who have lower levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of developing dementia.


     

MEDICAL MYSTRIES

Showers Can Cure Vomiting

Maria Rogers experienced unexplained spells of severe vomiting. When she entered the hospital, the vomiting stopped; when she left and went back home, it started again. Long, hot showers were the only thing that seemed to be helpful. 


 Rogers' doctors were perplexed. But a quick Google search for "persistent vomiting made better by hot showers" quickly revealed the solution: cannabinoid hyperemesis, a relatively new and unheard-of illness characterized by severe vomiting brought on by chronic marijuana use. Rogers admitted to smoking marijuana frequently when questioned.

     

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