Neck retraction is the act of voluntarily pushing the back of the head behind the body’s midline. Practicing exercises which focus specifically on this anatomical movement can be helpful in alleviating some forms of neck discomfort and pain, especially when…
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April 9, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Losing weight is no easy task, and keeping the weight off is even harder. Plenty of yo-yo diets help you lose weight in the short term, but within several months the weight comes back. To avoid this situation, a…
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April 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Racquetball is both a competitive and recreational sport that provides a great workout because it involves constant movement and the ability start, stop and change directions quickly. Points are scored in this game when a player serves and there are…
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Cocoa powder comes from beans that are seeds in the fruit of the cocoa plant. Dark or semi-sweet chocolate has the highest percentage of cocoa powder, which has several possible benefits even from a moderate use. These include supporting the…
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Surrogacy exists to support infertile couples, who in 2002 made up as much as two percent of the population, according to Surrogacy Solutions, LLC. Surrogate mothers also help gay and lesbian families who face additional barriers to completing their families….
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April 9, 2015 Homeopathic Definition
Overview Homeopathy is a system of medicine that was invented by Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle that like cures like—using like substances for cure. Homeopathic remedies are made from minute doses of substances obtained from plants, vegetables…
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Overview Magnetic healing is an alternative medicine practice that involves exposing the body to static magnetic fields in order to alleviate physical ailments such as arthritis, migraines and broken bones. Although magnetic therapies are generally considered to be lacking in…
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April 9, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
If you frequently blow dry, color, perm, curl or straighten your hair, your hair may be damaged. Additionally, using styling products that contain alcohol such as hairspray and gel, can dry out hair, making it brittle and rough. If your…
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April 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992. Rules for badminton, including service of the shuttlecock, are set by the Badminton World Federation, formerly known as the International Badminton Federation. The IBF altered its rules in the mid-2000s to pick up…
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April 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
People have enjoyed beach volleyball since the 1920s. As the game progressed from a recreational sport to a competitive one, the rules also evolved, including those meant to promote fair play. Today’s rules require teams to switch sides throughout the…
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Researchers at the Franklin Institute report that learning new ways to perform physical activities can help to exercise the brain by providing it with new challenges. Muscle activity triggers neurons in the brain that may have been dormant. While some…
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April 9, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Consumers who purchase vitamins want to be able to verify the quality, safety and potency of these products. In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration set June 2010 as the date by which all manufacturers of dietary supplements must…
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April 9, 2015 How to Assemble a BMX Bike
Overview Assembling a BMX bike from the ground up may seem at first like a daunting task. But when the process is broken down into a few manageable procedures, it gets a lot easier. You’ll put together the front fork…
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Saline nasal sprays are a natural alternative to over-the-counter drugs commonly used to treat sinus congestion, according to MyOptumHealth.com. You can purchase saline nasal sprays at a local pharmacy or make it at home with a combination of warm water,…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Folliculitis is an infection in the hair follicles. The infection may occur due to exposure to fungi, a virus or bacteria entering the skin. A bacterial folliculitis infection can involve the superficial layers of skin of the follicle or…
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Overview The prostate is a gland found in the male body. This walnut-shaped gland sits below the bladder and secretes a fluid that mixes with sperm to form semen. Bacteria can enter the prostate and cause an infection called prostatitis….
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Assessment tools for depression need to address the key components of the condition, including depressed mood, hopelessness, decreased interest in activities, psychomotor retardation, sleep disruption, fatigue or loss of energy, diminished ability to think or concentrate, low self-esteem and suicidal…
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1. Budget by Your Expenses The most common way people budget household money is by creating a list of income and expenses for each month. Review the past three months and list the name and amount of each income and…
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Age, weight gain, environmental pollution and wear all play a role in the appearance of the face, report doctors at the Cleveland Clinic. Excess fat stretches the skin on the face, which loses its suppleness over the years so that…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Allergies to foreign substances cause your immune system to produce IgE antibodies (named for the immunoglobulin E protein they are composed of) against them, triggering histamines and other chemicals to initiate allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and congestion,…
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Struggles with sex drive are an unavoidable consequence of aging as a male. Testosterone production slows and estrogen begins to increase, causing a reduced libido and in many cases erectile dysfunction. This difficult and oftentimes embarrassing development can be counteracted…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cognitive therapy, also known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), is a short-term psychotherapy used in treating many mental health disorders including anxiety, according to The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Unlike other forms of therapy such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive therapy…
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Breasts are filled with fatty tissue and milk ducts that get bigger when you are pregnant or gain weight. The skin stretches over the breasts to accommodate the excess fat, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. While gaining weight is…
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Group B Streptococcus, more commonly known in pregnancy as GBS, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the digestive or reproductive tracts of many adults without causing any problems. During pregnancy, if the GBS is transmitted from…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Champix (varenicline)–which is marketed under the brand name Chantix in the United States–is a prescription medication indicated to help patients stop smoking cigarettes. This medication limits the effect of nicotine on the brain, which can help reduce nicotine cravings or…
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Saving time during a workout can amount to getting more exercise during the same amount of time. Using unstable surfaces while exercising your chest can have the added benefit of providing a workout to your abdominal muscles as well. Medicine…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Therapy Is the Best Choice Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This disorder often disrupts family and…
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April 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Maintain a Normal Weight The more you weigh, the more pressure you put on your large joints, such as the hips, knees and ankles. Constant pressure from excess body weight will eventually cause the cartilage in these joints to…
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Your pecs, or pectoralis majors, are your chest muscles. The function of the pecs is to flex your arm across your body when your arm is at shoulder height and also draw your arm down toward the midline of your…
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Brain Gym exercises are bodily movements designed to improve the ability to retain knowledge by using the integral relationship between body and mind. The Brain Gym approach came from the teachings of Paul and Gail Dennison, who concluded that learning…
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