Everybody gets the occasional bruise on their arms or legs, and it’s normal not to remember the small injury that caused it. Bruises typically aren’t a big deal, and they usually go away within a week ...

Everyone gets a bruise now and then, but what if you bruise easily and can't explain how the bruises got there?Certain medications and supplements can cause easy bruising, as can various diseases and ...

There are few bodily injuries more relatable than bruises. At one time or another, virtually all of us have sustained this injury after bumping an arm or a leg against an object or because we've ...

Imagine a rubber band that's been used for years and has lost its elasticity. It no longer stretches and snaps back as easily, and any slight force can cause it to break. New York City-based ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As people age, their skin and blood vessels weaken making it easier for them to bruise from even minor trauma. This can lead to actinic ...

Being banged up because you’re accident prone or work a physical job is one thing. Being covered in bruises for no particular reason is another. If you’re in the latter category, that means you bruise ...

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One minor side effect of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is a tendency for bruises to form easily and heal slowly. Bruises can be caused by multiple disease-related factors, but bruising is usually ...

A study examined and defined risk factors that lead older adults to experience skin tears in nursing homes. The report was published Thursday in Scientific Reports. Skin tears are wounds that are ...