April 9, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Apple cider vinegar is a folk remedy for treating acne. Research is lacking, but if you’d like to try a natural product before resorting to medication, apple cider vinegar is an inexpensive option with much anecdotal support for its benefits….
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Overview Borago officinalis is the source of borage oil, obtained from the seeds of this plant. Borage oil is also called starflower oil because the borage plant produces blue star-shaped flowers. Borage oil is one of the few food sources…
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When doing exercises, you have many types to choose from. Low-impact variants involve less stress on your joints than high-impact one. Running is a type of high-impact exercise where your ankle, knee and hip joints are constantly stressed with force….
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The shoulders play a large part in strength training and bodybuilding. For the strength athlete, strong shoulders support the muscles of the back and shoulders, while for the bodybuilder, large and powerful-looking “cannonball delts” are critical to a contest-winning physique….
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Hip flexors are a small muscle group that plays a major role in the body. Not only do they keep the hips in alignment, but they also go to work each time you walk up a flight of stairs, stand…
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April 9, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Most people have had acne in at least one time in their lives. Some people experience acne that doesn’t seem to stop or fade for 10 years or more. If acne is treated properly and not touched, the marks tend…
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Sudden short-term memory loss is often as frightening for loved ones as it is for the sufferer. The fact that it comes on suddenly yields clues to its possible causes. New cases of confusion or sudden memory loss for no…
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Typically, when women carry excess weight, it gets deposited in their thighs and hips. This can contribute to what is known as a “pear” shape. While less serious to your cardiovascular system than having an “apple” shape (excess fat around…
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April 9, 2015 Weight Management
Overview “Lose weight while you sleep!” It sounds like the promise from a late-night infomercial. But emerging science has proven that there is a correlation between sleep and obesity. Research from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and published in…
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Overview The PC muscles are located in the pelvic region and can be exercised with kegels. According to the Kegel Muscles website, the PC muscles are used during urination, sexual intercourse, childbirth and bowel movements. Improving the strength of the…
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April 9, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
People tend to think of acne as a problem for your face, but acne can show up anywhere on your body–especially in places like your chest, where your skin’s oil glands are most developed, according to Harvard University Health Services….
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April 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Lacrosse is a unique team sport that has become increasingly popular in this country. Men’s and women’s lacrosse have some significant rule differences. In addition, youth lacrosse may also have some slight adjustments in rules. However, the basic regulations and…
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April 9, 2015 Weight Management
Overview They aren’t little kids anymore who can eat whenever they are hungry. But teenagers are still growing, and it is especially important at this stage in their lives that they receive the right energy and nutrients. Planning meals for…
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Whether it is to fit into that new pair of jeans or to look good in that little black dress, slimming your butt can have many benefits. You can perform a number of different exercises to target the gluteal (or…
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When the body faces stressful situations, the adrenal glands produce the hormone cortisol to activate the body’s nutrient supplies and prepare it for action. At the same time, this cortisol increase reduces concentration, puts excess pressure on the walls of…
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The lower stomach contains the lower portion of the rectus abdominis muscle, a muscle that originates at the sternum. Whenever you do ab exercises, the whole stomach area gets worked, but you can target individual sections with specific exercises. When…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The breasts contain a number of specialized cell types. Each breast contains a number of lobules which produce and secrete milk, which are connected to the nipple by a series of ducts. The lobules and ducts are surround by fat…
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April 9, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, adults need about 8 grams of protein per 20 pounds of body weight. A healthy adult generally can meet his protein needs by consuming a balanced diet that includes dairy, eggs, beans…
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Overview Weighing in at about 3 pounds, with approximately 100 billion nerve cells, the human brain is arguably the most complex structure in the known universe. Neurons in the brain are capable of establishing tens of thousands of connections with…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breast cancer develops from mutated cells within the breast that divide uncontrollably to form a tumor. The type of breast cancer is determined by the cell type the cancer originated from and the invasiveness of the tumor. A number of…
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Vasoconstrictor drugs cause contraction of muscle cells in the walls of blood vessels, narrowing their internal diameter and raising blood pressure. This effect makes these medications useful for the treatment of low blood pressure, typically in an intensive care or…
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If you have blood poisoning, it means that bacteria has entered your bloodstream. Your blood does not really contain poison. The medical term for this condition is septicemia. It is usually caused by a serious infection in the body. Prevention…
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Most activities that can be done on land can be done in the water. The water’s natural resistance and buoyancy make the exercises easier on your joints and provide less stress on your body, states the Aquatics Exercise Association. In…
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April 9, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Botox is the brand name of the formula containing clostridium botulinum, a toxin used to treat weakened muscles, facial twitches and uncontrolled blinking, report doctors at Cleveland Clinic. Cosmetic surgeons inject Botox into areas of the skin to reduce…
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Overview When a settlement is reached in a lawsuit, the settlement payment is either the entire amount owed paid in one lump sum or it is spread out over a long period of time–this is called an annuity. Annuities are…
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April 9, 2015 Exercises Done to Improve Cardiovascular Endurance
Exercises designed to improve cardiovascular endurance strengthen both your heart and lung health. You can increase your endurance by doing these exercises at a moderately brisk level that increases your heart rate. Improving your cardiovascular health provides a variety of…
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April 9, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Shea butter is a cream-colored fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea-karite trees. Africans have used the substance for centuries for its skin and hair benefits, as explained by Treasured Locks. More recently, people in other parts of…
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Overview Qigong, also called nei gong, is an ancient Chinese exercise system of energy and healing. It involves using gentle movement, meditation and slow breathing to strengthen and cleanse the life energy in your body, called “qi”. Qi, according to…
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April 9, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dandruff results when the accumulation of dead skin cells on the scalp surpasses the removal of those dead skin cells, resulting in itching and white flakes. In most instances, dandruff is not a serious condition that requires medical attention; however,…
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April 9, 2015 Weight Management
To burn a few pounds you have to work at it–but you don’t have to work as hard as you may think. The American Cancer Society reports that 3,500 calories amounts to 1 lb. To lose 1lb. in a week,…
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