河田 一晃

From a hangnail to excruciating pain? Symptoms and treatment of paronychia

What is paronychia suppurativa?Paronychia suppurativa (also known as paronychia) is a disease that develops when small wounds, such as those caused by pulling on a hangnail, become infected with bacteria.It can occur in children with cracked hands or those who bite their nails.The symptoms progress rapidly, with redness and swelling

Side Stretch

Those who suffer from stiff shoulders often also experience stiffness in their armpits.Since this area is often difficult to notice, let’s consciously work on loosening it. Extend both arms towards the ceiling, cross your hands, and bring your palms together.Simply extending your arms as far as you can above your

The smell of rain

Have you ever noticed the smell of rain? That distinctive smell you notice before it starts raining. This smell is called “petrichor,” and it’s produced through the following mechanism: When sunny, dry days continue, plants release oil to protect their seeds, and this oil adheres to nearby soil, stones, and

Multi-story parking garage

Multi-story parking garages, commonly seen in buildings and shopping malls, are a familiar sight throughout Japan. They’re everywhere, and many people have likely used them multiple times. The first multi-story parking garage in Japan was the “Marunouchi Garage,” built in 1929 (Showa 4) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. The first president of

Shoulder blade stretch

Clasp your hands together in front of your body, and while rounding your neck and back, stretch your clasped hands as far forward as possible.Hold this position for about 15 seconds, feeling the stretch in your back, then return to the starting position. For the second exercise, first bend both

Normalcy Bias

One aspect of human psychology is called “normalcy bias.” This is a psychological term, but in recent years, it has become more commonly heard, mainly in news reports related to disasters. Normalcy bias is the tendency to perceive an emergency as “not a big deal” or “I’ll be fine,” as