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The word "complexion" cannot be spelled without "complex," which is surprisingly appropriate given how complicated skincare is. Many issues can afflict our skin and cause complications or blemishes we would prefer to avoid. Some issues are highly detrimental, while others are inconsequential and only adversely impact our appearance rather than our health.  One of the most common skin issues affecting humans is acne, a problem that never really goes away. Acne has been the bane of teenagers and young adults for as long as we can remember, and it is one of the most difficult cosmetic issues to overcome. While...

Modern cuisine has radically altered the dietary habits of the human race and made it harder to enjoy a healthy diet. We are surrounded by foods and snacks that have pleasant tastes but are ultimately bad for our health. Everything from fast food to processed snacks available at grocery stores and rest stops is cheap and tasty.  These foods are also highly addictive due to the flavors and additives the manufacturers use to give them their taste. While this has been effective for the companies who sell the food, it has proven somewhat detrimental to the country's health. This is...

The human body is an extremely complicated construct that employs many components to fulfill numerous functions. When one part of the body is compromised, the entire construct begins to fail and shut down. Not every issue with the body is fatal or overly harmful, but others can be devastating if left unattended for too long. Unlike vehicles, the components used in the blood are more numerous and sensitive to certain issues. Imbalances in the smallest component of the human body can have dire ramifications on the body, with blood being among the most important. Human blood is sensitive to many...

Losing weight is extremely difficult, especially since gaining it is far easier with all the different foods that tempt us. Some of our favorite snacks are among the worst things we can introduce to our bodies due to their high caloric and comparatively low nutritional value. These foods lure us in with their flavor and trap us in a cycle of constant consumption. Once we discover a snack or meal we enjoy, it can be difficult to give it up despite its negative effect on our weight or health. Nevertheless, overcoming the impulses and desires that drive us to eat these...