Got a Minute? Do These 11 Health Checks Today
Lauren Gelman
Sixty seconds is all you need to learn a surprising amount about your health with these at-home self exams.
Look at Your Hairbrush
Why do it: Check for thyroid disorders, deficiencies, and more.
Deficiencies of zinc, iron, or biotin can all cause hair loss. Another culprit: a thyroid disorder. If you recently had a baby or experienced another significant hormonal change, such as going off the pill, hair loss for up to three months afterward may be part of the fallout.
How to do it: If you notice more hairs in the bathroom sink or in your hairbrush than what seems typical for you, count them. Losing 100 hairs a day is normal. If you’re finding more than 200, or if the hair comes out in clumps that leave bare spots on your scalp, immediately make an appointment with your physician.
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