Expanding your workout to increase your leg strength and endurance is a logical next step if have already reached an intermediate fitness level. At this level, you are now able to target specific muscle groups and build upon the foundations…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory influenza viruses are highly contagious due to the ease with which they are transmitted from one person to another, often before the infected person develops symptoms. Seasonal respiratory influenza illnesses,…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Frequent Massage Therapy Helps Getting a massage one to two times a week has a great pain reducing effect if you have fibromyalgia. The kneading and rubbing involved in a massage releases pain-relieving endorphins into your system and makes…
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Pelvic strengthening exercise help strengthen pelvic floor muscles. Exercising the pelvic girdle muscles provides strengthening and endurance for muscles that support the bladder, help with childbirth and reduce urinary leakage for older women, often caused by laughing or sneezing. Learning…
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The best exercises and stretches for the arms are the old-fashioned staples that you can do at home or on the road with no equipment necessary. Still effective for men and women alike, push-ups and triceps dips remain both the…
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April 5, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The game of bocce ball consists of throwing balls at a target ball. According to Bocce.org, Egyptians played a version of bocce with polished rocks as early as 5,000 B.C. Italy has a long history with the game–in 1947, Italy…
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The breasts themselves are highly composed of fatty tissue. Underneath the breasts lies muscle. When you want to firm your breasts, you have to zero in on this muscle by doing several weight training exercises. You may use barbells, dumbbells…
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April 5, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Nearly 20 million people in the United States have acne severe enough to cause scarring, according to the Acne Resource Center Online. Unfortunately, scars can take 12 months to begin to fade on their own. In an attempt to diminish…
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Having a positive sense of self-esteem gives your child a sense of being able to overcome obstacles in everyday life. The article “Developing Your Child’s Self-Esteem,” by KidsHealth.org, points out that children who have a healthy sense of self-esteem are…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bronchitis can be either acute (short term) or chronic. It occurs when the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs becomes inflamed. Acute forms of bronchitis often get better on their own, but chronic bronchitis is a…
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Overview Borage, with its pretty blue flowers and prickly green stems and leaves, originated in the Mediterranean region but has spread across Europe, Africa and North and South America. The oil extracted from the seeds of the plant is one…
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Changing your fitness and nutrition routines can be overwhelming. The first step is to write down your goals, and be specific about how you will accomplish them. Allow some wiggle room, knowing that you might not want to do something…
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April 5, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Soccer is a sport that pits two teams of 11 players each against each other. The point of the game is to get the ball into the opposing team’s goal. There are professional and amateur leagues in many countries, and…
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Overview Bach Rescue Remedy is a mix of five Bach flower essences: Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Impatiens, Cherry Plum and Rock Rose. It is mostly used during times of intense stress and to help regain emotional balance. During pregnancy, mothers…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most people have at least some moles, with the average person with light skin having between 10 to 40, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Moles can be raised or level with the skin, and while they’re usually…
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Exercising on the leg press machine is a great way to strengthen your quadriceps, hamstring, buttocks and calves, researchers at the Fitness Health Zone note. The machine is designed to push free or cable weights up a slope, providing isolated…
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April 5, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Ginkgo biloba is famous for its ability to enhance cognitive function, but it has many other impressive qualities that shouldn’t be overlooked. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, ginkgo biloba is one of the most extensively studied…
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The meniscus is a piece of tough cartilage shaped like the letter “C.” It helps the thigh bone and the shin bone fit together snugly at the knee. Each knee joint contains two menisci. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons…
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Overview Reflexology, although sometimes considered a New Age therapy, has ancient origins. Archeological evidence suggests that a type of reflexology was practiced in Egypt around 2330 BC and in China around 2704 BC. It is a healing practice that seems…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Parasitic tapeworm infections affect tens of millions of people worldwide, particularly in areas within Asia, Africa and Latin America employing substandard methods of sanitation and hygiene. All tapeworms spend part of their life cycle living in the feces of humans…
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April 5, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Panax ginseng is an herb native to Asia. The dried, unprocessed root is white ginseng, while the steamed, heat-dried root is red ginseng. People take red Panax ginseng extractum for many reasons, including to enhance memory and mental function, and…
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Overview Ginkgo biloba is an herb obtained from the ginkgo tree, which can live for up to 1,000 years, says The University of Maryland Medical Center. It is also one of the most extensively studied botanicals still being used today….
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a communicable disease spread through the air by speaking, coughing or sneezing. TB may be latent (inactive) or active. Tuberculosis is treatable, but it may take…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Join a Support Group One of the best ways to get family therapy for schizophrenia is to find a local support group that aids family members of people who suffer with this disease. A number of support groups are…
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April 5, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Caring for the skin with special spa treatments helps to hydrate dry, flaky skin, cleanse oily skin and clogged pores, even out skin tone and decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pampering the skin also decreases stress. Ingredients…
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Licorice is a perennial plant that grows up to 6 feet high. When the plant is 3 to 4 years old, the roots are used for herbal remedies and teas. Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, a compound thought to be responsible for…
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Firm upper arms and toned thighs set the rest of the body up for strength. The biceps and triceps shape the upper arm, but also support the shoulders. The quadriceps and hamstrings mold the thigh, but also enable the hips…
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April 5, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Burt’s Bees Hand Salve advertises to be 98.05% natural and a look at the ingredients backs that claim up. It is packed with herbs and oils designed to lock in moisture and soften hands. Directions show that the hand salve…
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April 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 3 to 5 percent of children suffer from some type of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a result, pharmaceutical companies have also increased the number and types of medications for this…
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Yoga has many poses that anatomically exercise the inner thighs and hips. Listen to your body and don’t strain or force the exercise. Be aware that many yoga injuries occur when releasing from postures, so make sure you take your…
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