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If you've ever run your hand over your neck or chest and encountered a wobbly bit of skin, you've probably found a skin tag. Skin tags are benign (not harmful) outgrowths of the skin, blood vessels and sometimes fibrous tissue that can appear anywhere on the body. Though they usually start as tiny bumps, they eventually develop into a cluster of skin tissue extending out from a slim stem. They're most commonly found in areas where the skin rubs against itself or clothing, such as the neck, armpits, upper chest and groin. 

Also known as acrochordons, soft fibromas or fibroepithelial polyps, skin

Despite the common consumer misconception that vaping is only dangerous when the substance contains vitamin E, medical science says otherwise. Craig Lilly, MD, a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist says that the medical community remains deeply concerned about reports of vaping-related respiratory illnesses that don't appear related to the inhalation of vitamin E.

Vaping Risks and Concerns From the American Heart Association

• Electronic cigarettes are the most popular tobacco product used by adolescents.
• One in four high schoolers report using an e-cigarette product of some sort.
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We know that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun has a damaging effect on our skin. But many are less aware of the connection between UV rays and the potential damage to your eyes. In fact, many don’t think about eye protection in the winter like they do in the summer months. But it’s important to protect your eyes year-round.

UV Light Damages Eyesight

There are two types of UV rays – UVA and UVB. Exposure to UV light can cause or aggravate certain eye diseases, which affect vision and overall eye health. 

Some conditions to be aware of include:

• Macular degeneration: The leading cause of age

The power of mindfulness is undeniable, and many people are embracing its potential to help manage pain. It takes compassionate courage to bring attention to the pain experience but doing so can be enlightening and empowering. Mindfulness brings awareness to your reactions to pain and can free you from unintentional suffering.

What Is Pain?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than several months (more than three to six). 50 million adults in the U.S. and 1.5 billion worldwide suffer from chronic pain. It’s estimated that one in four children and adolescents also live with chronic pain. It isn’t