2016

Vein Drain: How Surgery Can Treat Varicose Veins When Compression Stockings Fail

Contrary to popular belief, varicose veins can have a far more serious effect on your body than simply making your legs look unsightly -- if left untreated, they can lead to widespread inflammation, skin thickening and painful ulceration. Fortunately, many cases of varicose veins can be treated without painful or invasive procedures, and compression stockings can prevent further engorgement of the affected veins. Unfortunately, compression stockings are not always effective, and surgery may be necessary to properly treat the varicose veins and prevent complications.

What's it really like to get an eyebrow feathering tattoo?

It's official: brows are here to stay. Gone are the barely-there pencil-thin eyebrows of the nineties and early 2000s; the post-2010 brow is dark, thick and luscious, and the trend doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon. If you like this look, though, you might be finding it difficult to achieve the full impact—especially if your're suffering from the effects of over-plucking in decades gone by. If you'd like to achieve the natural look with minimal fuss and effort, there's now a fantastic solution: the eyebrow feathering tattoo.

What To Do If Your Child Has An Object Stuck In Their Ear

Earache can be extremely painful and distressing, especially in young children.  Sometimes the problem is caused by a child inserting an object into their ear where it becomes stuck. Here's some advice on what to do if your youngster gets themselves into this predicament. Establishing the cause of the pain If your child complains of earache, and you think they've shoved something into their ear, you'll need to establish if the object is still there and if it is the cause of the pain.

5 Reasons it is Vital for You to Have the Yellow Fever Vaccine

Yellow fever is transmitted via infected mosquitoes; it can seriously harm your health, prevent you from entering certain countries, and definitely disrupt your travel plans. If you'll be heading to an area in which contracting yellow fever is possible, it is vital that you receive the proper vaccination and carry the proper vaccination certificate. Here are just 5 reasons why. 1. Countries Can Bar Your Entry Yellow fever is a serious problem across many developing nations, so they are well within their rights to bar entry to anyone who arrives from a country where it is prevalent without the possession of a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Prescription Glasses: Material Options for Eyeglass Lenses

There are numerous factors that you must consider when purchasing prescription glasses for your eye problems. One of these crucial aspects is the type of material used to fabricate the lenses. This will determine the long-term durability and performance of the eyewear. Also, your choice will determine the cost of purchase. Therefore, you should evaluate and compare the different options provided by your potential supplier. Here is a short description of the ideal eyeglass lens materials to help you get started on the selection process.