Posts from ‘July, 2010’

Skin cancer is almost 100 percent curable

To most people’s surprise, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. About one million Americans get it each year. However, unlike many other kinds of cancers, very few people die directly from skin cancer. It is pretty much 100% curable if caught early and treated quickly. There’s a simple [...]

Dry skin is common in older people

Everyone can have dry skin. But more older people suffer from dry skin, often on their lower legs, elbows, and lower arms feeling rough and scaly. There are many reasons, but not drinking enough liquids, extended exposure in the sun, living in a very dry climate, smoking, excess stress are the mostly likely ones. Dry [...]