April 4, 2015 Sports & Recreation
BMX is a sport that combines racing skills with the ability to do tricks with your body and the bike, thanks to its small frame and unique design. BMX enthusiasts are often found in popular skateboard locations such as parking…
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April 4, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Hitting down on the ball is a phrase that is often heard in golf. It has to do with iron play but there is nothing mysterious about it. When you hit down on the ball, it is the normal…
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Overview Many different kinds of back machines in gyms can help you train various angles of the pulling movement. However, machines often put you in a fixed position and isolate back and shoulders, such as the seated row and lat…
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Body toning takes discipline, effort and the execution of exercises that focus on the entire body. If you are at home, you may not have the same amenities that a gym can offer, but you always have access to one…
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April 4, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Your lips help you communicate, eat, sense, feel, smile, frown and kiss, making them an important part of your body. The lips also protect your mouth by acting as doors, blocking unwanted substances from entering your mouth. The lips are…
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April 4, 2015 Weight Management
Overview A sauna suit, or sweat suit, is a piece of clothing made of vinyl or nylon. It is designed to trap body heat and make you sweat as you would in a sauna room. The sauna suit is meant…
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1. Look At the Condition of Your Skin The two most basic bone fractures can be identified with the naked eye. Open bone fractures, also known as compound fractures, expose the bone, often through large wounds that break the skin…
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Free-weight leg exercises strengthen your major leg muscles and strengthen the smaller, stabilizing muscles of your hip, knee, ankle joints and the joints of your feet. This is a very important benefit of barbells and dumbbells, especially for elite and…
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Your abs are made up of three major muscle types–the rectus abdominus, which runs along the front of your abs; your oblique abdominals, which run along your sides; and your transverse abdominus, which acts like a muscular corset to flatten…
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April 4, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
For the most part, breastfeeding moms don’t have to worry too much about their diet. As long as you eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and lean protein, you can feel confident…
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April 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cancer that starts in the kidney tissue is called kidney, or renal cancer. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that help our bodies excrete extra water, salt and waste products through urine, as well as help filter blood and ensure…
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Pregnancy is a time of rapid growth and change, not just for your unborn child, but for you as well. Your body is rapidly expanding to accommodate this new life. For many moms-to-be, this means stretch marks. Striae, as they…
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April 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADD, more commonly called ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, share some common qualities such as compulsive behavior that the patient is unable to stop. As with adults, antidepressants are commonly used for children diagnosed…
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Overview Many parents find it difficult to tell if their teenager’s aggressive behavior is a problem or just part of “normal teenage rebellion.” While there should always be hope that a teen will outgrow aggressive behavior, parents should be mindful…
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April 4, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Skin, the largest organ in the body, covers a surface area of about 18 square feet in a healthy adult. The outer layer of skin, the epidermis, is made up of dead, flattened cells and is less than 1/100th of…
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April 4, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Body mass index (BMI) is used to calculate body weight relative to height to determine if an individual is underweight, overweight or within a healthy weight range. Even though it does not take body fat percentage into account, the…
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According to Save the Children, every year women below the age of 20 give birth to 13 million children worldwide. In America, the teen birth and abortion rate is 55.6 and 30.2 per thousand births, respectively. Medline Plus indicates that…
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April 4, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Impacts, hard turns and vibration can eventually cause a bicycle wheel to go out of true. To adjust the wheel properly, it is best to use a truing stand and dishing tool. The truing stand acts as a guide…
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April 4, 2015 Weight Management
Muffin tops, the flesh that spills out over too-tight pants and skirts, is a result of abdominal body fat and lack of toning in the midsection. A balanced diet and consistent fitness routine incorporating cardiovascular and strength training will decrease…
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April 4, 2015 Weight Management
In the world of ambitious fitness goals, finding ways to burn 500 calories in a day is up there with training for a 10K run or an open water swimming event. It’s difficult and requires dedication, but the rewards are…
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There are many reasons to exercise your core and abdominal muscles regularly. Not only will you become more toned and lose weight around your midsection, but you’ll begin to enjoy better health benefits as well. According to the Mayo Clinic,…
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Overview Excess body fat is unhealthy and can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more. Getting rid of fat deposits is an essential part of living a long, healthy life. Burning body fat starts with a healthful diet. Obesity…
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April 4, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
More than 70 percent of women remove the hair on their legs at least three times per week, says “Women’s Health” magazine. Wax hair removal lasts much longer than shaving, so you do not need to tackle body hair as…
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Children will enjoy the fun of adding a stability ball to their exercise time. Stability balls are large balls that are sometimes called exercise balls, therapy balls or Swiss balls. They come in a variety of sizes for children and…
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Alzheimer’s disease refers to the most common form of dementia, where people gradually experience a decline in their social and intellectual functioning. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, difficulty thinking abstractly and trouble finding…
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A defined abdomen exudes fitness and athleticism. Keeping the core strong also helps prevent back injury and pain. Much of your ability to function–from everyday activities such as lifting shopping bags to running a 5K–comes from the center of your…
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A baby typically spends a great deal of time in his crib during the first several months of life. Whether you plan to have a new or used crib for your little one, make sure it has adequate safety features….
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Uterine fibroids develop as a result of aging and commonly affect women in their 30s and 40s, according to the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC). Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus and uterine walls. When fibroids…
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Findings made by Cardiff University researchers demonstrate that improved aerobic fitness can benefit all your body’s systems, including your cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems. Improved aerobic fitness also helps enhance your metabolic functions and reduces your likelihood of experiencing depression…
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During any given two-week time period, about 5.4 percent of Americans older than age 12 suffers from depression, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to strong feelings of sadness and anxiety, depression can affect…
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