Six Weird Health Things That Are Actually Harmless

The next time you’re freaking out about your eye-lid twitching, remember this list from Health.com. It’s six “scary” symptoms that are actually harmless…
#1.) RED SKIN SPOTS. They’re little, round, and bright-red, and more common in people with light skin over the age of 40. But a lot of people get them. Technically they’re called “cherry angiomas” (–pronounced an-jee-OH-mahs).
They’re just old blood vessels that weren’t reabsorbed into your skin. If you can’t stand looking at them, they can be removed. But unless you find one that’s asymmetrical or starts getting bigger, you’re fine.

#2.) SKIN TAGS. They’re little rubbery bumps that you can actually pinch between your fingers. And it SEEMS like you should be able to pull them right off. But if you try, it hurts.
They’re usually flesh-toned, and most of the time, they’re found in spots where your skin rubs against something . . . like clothing or other skin.
A few common spots are under the arms, around the neck, and even on the EYELIDS. But they’re almost never cancerous, and a dermatologist can just snip them off if they’re bothering you.

#3.) HAND TREMORS. If your hands shake sometimes, don’t worry. It’s usually because you’re stressed out or your blood sugar is low . . . which just means you need to eat something.
Drinking too much coffee can do it too, but you don’t have to worry about Parkinson’s disease . . . unless the shaking ONLY happens on one side of your body.

#4.) EYE FLOATERS. These are just pieces of collagen inside your eyeball that clump together and cast shadows on your retina. They look like little dots or squiggly lines, and they’re annoying, but they’re nothing to worry about.
But go to the doctor if you’re also seeing flashes of light, or your vision is blurred. They’re both early warning signs of a detached retina.

#5.) TWITCHY EYES. It’s usually just a muscle spasm in your eyelid, which can be caused by stress, fatigue, excess caffeine, too much alcohol, or just staring at your computer for too long.
Eye twitches usually go away on their own, but if it really starts to bother you, use eye drops and a warm compress to help relax the muscles. And see a doctor if the twitching lasts more than a few weeks.

#6.) HEART PALPITATIONS. If you have shortness of breath at the same time, it COULD be a sign that something’s wrong with your heart.
But a lot of things can cause heart palpitations, including allergy medication, decongestants, antidepressants, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. And it’s usually not a big deal.