Humidity levels within most homes should hover between -30% to 50%. If the levels are too high, inhabitants could experience issues with mold and mildew. If it’s too low, their health may suffer. Therefore, it’s pretty important to maintain a comfortable humidity level in your home year-round. Generally, indoor humidity is higher in the summer and lower in the winter. If you use one, an air conditioner...
Occasional dry eyes or dry mouth is normal. In some cases, the issue can be as easy to resolve as drinking a glass of water or adding a humidifier to the room. But it’s not always that simple. Sjogren’s syndrome is a medical condition that causes chronic dryness of the mucous membranes, and it can lead to some serious consequences if it goes unaddressed. Here’s how to identify the autoimmune disease...
Dry eye syndrome, also known as dry eye disease (DED), is a frustrating condition affecting over -16 million Americans-— and that only accounts for known cases. Millions more, who have not been officially diagnosed, experience dry eye symptoms on a regular basis. If you experience sensitivity, burning, redness and stinging in the eyes, you could have DED as well. What’s more, you could unwittingly...