Incline treadmills aim to mirror the realities of outdoor terrain by raising and lowering the treadmill track. Once the incline moves up a few inches, you’ll feel like you’re running on a hill. Though flat treadmills are excellent for calorie…
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April 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview One of the great things about skateboarding is that you can build your own board to suit your needs as well as your aesthetics. Separate skateboard decks, grip tapes, trucks, wheels and wheel bearings are readily available from skateboard…
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There are so many benefits to correct breathing that the best way to sum them up would be to classify them as the physical and the mental benefits. Regardless of how the benefits are categorized, taking the time to learn…
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April 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The fact that women’s golf tees are set farther forward than men’s indicates distance plays less a role for women than men. This means the strategy of the game is slightly different since women should spend more time close to…
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Overview Body image is the way we feel about our bodies and the way we think others perceive us, according to About-Face, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy body image among women. Women are bombarded with images of disproportionate…
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April 7, 2015 Ways to Improve Breathing
Proper breathing is important for optimal health. Dr. Andrew Weil, author and proponent of integrated medicine, says that practicing mindful breathing is a great way to help with stress-related health problems, to calm or even to energize the body. Some…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Several conditions are classified as inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis. This disease inflames your digestive system, specifically your intestines, which causes internal sores or ulcers. This can produce such symptoms as diarrhea and pain in your abdominal region. The…
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April 7, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Cotton seeds come from Gossypium arboreum L. or the cotton plant and are processed to extract oil, which, according to the National Cottonseed Products Association is “third in volume behind soybean and corn oil representing about 5 percent to…
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Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of disorders that affect how your body processes blood glucose. It is important to maintain a balanced level of blood glucose because it is the body’s main source of fuel. Many diabetes sufferers are…
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Elliptical machines are a useful tool in any exercise regimen as they burn calories at a comparable rate to jogging, but without heavy impact on the joints. This makes an elliptical a low-impact cardio option that works the quadriceps, hamstrings…
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If you suffer from Type II diabetes mellitus or Type I diabetes, it means that your body cannot balance the glucose sugar intake with the correct level of insulin, a substance normally produced by the pancreas. Type I diabetes is…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Herpes is a fairly common viral infection which can be transmitted sexually. This virus can cause skin problems as well as a variety of other complications. Herpes simplex cannot be eliminated by the body’s immune system, which means that…
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Pelvic pain, according to the Mayo Clinic, is pain located below your belly button and between the hips. If the pain lasts longer than six months it is considered chronic, and while this may be a sign of another disease,…
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Breathing exercises help you slow down and relax. They have existed since the dawn of culture to re-energize the body and calm the mind. Today, many exercises, including yoga exercises, focus on ancient breathing techniques to bring some tranquility into…
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April 7, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects against cell-damaging free radicals. The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements defines free radicals as molecules in the body that contain an unshared electron. Vitamin E binds to these molecules…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The disease African trypanosomiasis is also referred to as sleeping sickness, according to the Centers for Disease Control. There are two forms of the disease, and you can catch either East African trypanosomiasis or West African trypanosomiasis if an infected…
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1. Treat Gallstones With Herbal Teas Teas brewed from herbs that stimulate bile production are among the natural home remedies that may treat gallstones. A tea brewed from dandelion root, Oregon grape root and marshmallow root with chamomile and nettle…
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Resistance bands are strong, elastic bands that can be used almost anywhere and are portable and economic. Unlike most free weights, the resistance of the band changes with the tension applied to it because the harder you pull, the higher…
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Overview Many health insurance plans do not provide coverage for hearing aids, so financing a hearing aid may be the only option available for some patients. The Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. estimates 20 million people in the United States…
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Overview Chronic gastritis occurs as the result of inflammation in the stomach lining. This happens when infections, alcohol use, repeated vomiting, acidic beverages, long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, trauma and systemic disease cause irritation. A special diet helps control…
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1. Make Your Batch Each day, squeeze enough lemons (about a dozen, depending on size) to produce 1 1/2 cups of juice and mix it with 3 quarts of distilled water. Add enough honey to taste. You can chill the…
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Overview Amiodarone is an oral drug used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm problems called ventricular arrhythmias, according to the Mayo Clinic. Doctors only prescribe amiodarone after other medications have failed to reverse the arrhythmia. MedlinePlus states amiodarone treats ventricular arrhythmias…
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Strong, toned abdominal muscles not only look good but also offer support to the back and upper body and help protect vital organs. You don’t need a gym membership or a machine to perform effective abdominal exercises. Grab a mat…
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The skeletal system is more than just bones. It includes tendons, cartilage and ligaments to hold the bones together and to respond to the nerve impulses that cause movement. The components of the skeletal system, which are designed to withstand…
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Overview End-stage Alzheimer’s disease is the final stage preceding death. Alzheimer’s patients react differently to the final stage of the condition; some may accept the dying process passively while others continue to fight the disease until death occurs. Time Frame…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Worrying about your bills is normal. Feeling butterflies swarming in your stomach before speaking in front of a large crowd is expected. Both are signs of anxiety, a normal reaction to certain situations in life. When anxiety begins interfering with…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Alcoholism, also called alcohol dependence, is a serious condition that negatively impacts a person’s relationships, vocation, schooling, health and overall functioning. Often the individual attempts to hide his use of alcohol in order to protect his increasing dependence on the…
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Flu symptoms include a high fever, headache, extreme fatigue, coughing, sore throat, muscle aches and nasal drainage. The March of Dimes indicates some women may experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is possible for the flu to cause complications during…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, fatal disease affecting as many as 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It slowly robs a person of his memory as it destroys his brain cells, affecting his ability to work, socialize and…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
There are many causes of facial flushing, some which should receive medical attention and others that naturally occur and offer no harm. Facial flushing can be a simple reaction to diet, such as having eaten spicy food or taken in…
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