© Provided by Independent Online (IOL) If your skin itches and turns red from time to time, you might have eczema. This skin condition is very common in children, but adults can get it too. “Atopic eczema is incredibly difficult on patients and […]
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Jennifer Birdsall, Ph.D. What is touch starvation? Also known as “touch deprivation,” “skin hunger” or “hug deprivation,” touch starvation is what occurs when a person’s exposure to physical contact has been significantly reduced or eliminated, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social distancing. I began researching this phenomenon […]
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Shiny skin can be a nuisance. And when you try to alleviate the problem — “Maybe I just need to wash my face […]
Skin detoxification is the in thing today with many products and treatments claiming to offer just this. But what exactly is detoxing. In simple words, it means to get rid of get rid of toxins accumulated in the body. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it […]
The apocalyptic orange skies over California and Oregon caused by recent wildfires and subsequent smog have millions of Americans worried about air quality and pollution more than ever. Though uniquely visible on the West Coast, climate change is taking effect all across the country (and the world), which means there’s […]
For those who have no experience with child protective services, the state foster system often brings to mind thoughts of wrongs righted, children saved, and love persevering. Unfortunately, that’s too often not the case. A recent report reveals how the state foster system acts as a secondary criminal justice system, […]