If you accidentally kick a piece of furniture or take a fall when playing, you might end up with a nasty bruise! Some people even like to poke at them, but what are they and how do they appear? But ...

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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 ...

Exercise-induced bruising can happen due to physical injury or trauma to the skin and muscles. Here’s how that happens, what symptoms of bruising can look like, and how to find relief.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Whether you bumped your elbow or took a hard hit to the shin, the reaction is probably the same, “Ouch. That’s going leave a bruise.” In this Indy Style Health Spotlight segment, ...

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 ...

Learn how to identify a bruised toenail, why you might be prone to them, how to care for them, and how to avoid them in the future. You’re ready to slip into some summer sandals when you look down and ...