In spite of the educational efforts of many organizations, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) still occur in large numbers in the U.S. It's estimated that 20 million new STD infections are reported each year with more than 110 million people being treated annually, notes Livescience. Of the 6 major STDs reported, most have few symptoms, and they often don't show up for days after contact. If you are sexually active, you need to recognize the signs of these top 6 STDs.

With your consultation completed and facelift scheduled, all that's left is to begin the final preparations. In combination with your doctor's specific advice, the following list of 10 simple steps will prepare any patient for their big procedure: 1)        Get a Friend or Family Member to Help Out Facelifts are relatively minor surgical procedures, but even so, the effects of sedation and heavy bandaging means that patients will be unable to drive immediately following the operation.

While you might want to make sure that the funeral arrangements are lovely, you might not be willing or able to spend a ton of money on the entire event. Therefore, you might want to make sure that you are checking out as many of the money saving tips as possible. This way, you can give a proper farewell to your loved one without having to go broke doing it.

Every year you resolve to get in shape, lose weight, etc., and every year it lasts a few days, maybe a month, if you are really trying. The truth is, it takes more than a month to break a bad habit and another month to establish a good habit. If you quit mid-switch, you are doomed to repeat your weight loss resolution every year with no success. If you feel that you need extra help to get over this middle hump of transition, there are some medical weight loss aids that can really help.

There are millions of people that suffer from some form of allergies. While most allergy symptoms are irritating and minor, many people can experience severe reactions that can lead to life threatening medical conditions. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to treat these symptoms and minimize the risks of having allergy attacks. In particular, there are two tips you can follow that may help reduce the severity of your allergy symptoms.

Losing your sense of hearing can be a devastating problem for many people. In addition to making it difficult to hear your friends and family, this problem can be a safety hazard when you are driving or walking next to a road. If you have noticed that your hearing has been deteriorating, there are a couple of things that may be able to drastically improve your hearing acuity.  Keep Your Ears Clean

It's common to feel overwhelmed when you find yourself having to plan a funeral, especially if the death was unexpected. Most people don't plan very many funerals in their lifetimes, so everything is unfamiliar and confusing when you're thrust into it for the first time. It's easy to end up spending much more than what you intended to spend, and not all funeral homes will go out of their way to tell you how to save money.

Television shows and commercials often show couples excited and happy when they find out they're going to be parents. However, in reality, pregnancy isn't always a happy event. When you're faced with an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel alone and afraid. You may feel unprepared and wonder what to do next. You may be experiencing feelings of guilt and shame because you're not overjoyed about having a baby. Your feelings are normal

If you have regular teeth cleanings and an annual physical wellness check, you might think you're doing everything you are required to keep yourself healthy. However, there's one important exam that you may be overlooking: your eye exam. Skipping eye exams can be detrimental not only to your vision, but to your overall health and in a number of ways. Read on to learn about how having regular eye exams can benefit your overall health, what to expect from an eye exam, and everything else you need to know about them.

If you are facing a knee replacement or other procedure, you will need to schedule a "pre-op" appointment with your orthopedic surgeon. While you will be required to fill out a medical history form and discuss your current health conditions with the doctor or nurse, there are a few things that you may forget to talk about. Here are two things that you shouldn't forget to discuss with your orthopedic surgeon prior to undergoing your procedure: