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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around ...
Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused.
A physical therapist shares the benefits of dynamic stretches plus how to get started with simple stretches for warming up, for upper body, and for runners.
As we age, our protein needs may increase. Adults over the age of 65 should be consuming 1.2 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, whether they are sedentary or active.
The Okinawa diet reflects the traditional cuisine of Okinawa, Japan, one of the world's Blue Zones. Here's how the diet plays a role in longevity and health.
Women can’t fix the ‘broken rung’ unless they acknowledge the role they play in workplace bullying and discrimination Kathryn Preston July 12, 2024 at 8:19 AM Getty Images
When women reach menopause and the estrogen produced by ovaries declines, fat at their buttocks, hips, and thighs decreases while fat at their belly increases. 50% of men and 70% of women in the United States between the ages of 50 and 79 years now exceed the waist circumference threshold for central obesity.
At 100, Miriam Todd still works 50 hours a week at her furniture store in New Jersey. She shares her simple tips for a long life and why she won't retire.