February 13 2019We’ve all been there – maybe you sliced the tip of your finger instead of the avocado, nicked yourself shaving, or got swiped at by a feisty cat. Even the smallest of cuts can bleed excessively, and you should never ignore a bleeding cut, no matter its size. How to stop a minor cut...
Read more November 22 2018While you can’t totally erase those pesky red marks from your skin, these six solutions can stop your mosquito bites from itching and driving you nuts. A speck of black floats past your face or a wispy buzz sounds in your ear. Sometimes (if you’re lucky) you can detect the presence of mosquitos before they’ve...
Read more March 3 2018Most nosebleeds are mild and do not last long. Nosebleeds are common in children and older people with medical conditions, but can also occur after an injury or cold. If you have a nosebleed: lean forward and firmly pinch the nose below the bridge (the bony part), for 10 minutes non-stop then let go and see if the bleeding has...
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