April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview A skin peel, or chemical peel, is a treatment in which a chemical like phenol, trichloroacetic acid or glycolic acid is applied to your skin to dissolve or peel off the upper layer and allow new skin to develop…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Experience a relaxing massage, with your clothes on, in a massage chair. The two main types of massage chairs, mechanical and professional, are not the same. Mechanical massage chairs are expensive, look like a lounge chair and contain mechanisms that…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient found to treat numerous skin conditions. Salicylic acid is applied topically and can slough off dead skin cells that could be attributing to the skin condition. Pregnant women, individuals with a serious medical…
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The muscles of the neck and jowl area can be firmed and toned just like any other muscle in the body. Many neck and face firming exercises are comprised of yoga and isometric exercises. Practicing these facial exercises in the…
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April 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Weights worn on the ankles are usually filled with sand and come in a variety of sizes and weights. Walkers or joggers use them, in the belief the ankle weights increase calorie burn, endurance and distance. In reality, wearing ankle…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Blackheads are a type of acne. They’re often defined as open comedones on the surface of the skin. Blackheads result from dead skin and excess oil forming a soft, dark plug within the opening of a hair follicle, notes the…
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According to Anthony Carey, owner of Function First Corrective Exercise in San Diego, lower back tightness is often caused by weak core and buttocks muscles, which is the result of lack of use. When those muscles are weak, your brain…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads are a type of acne referred to as comedones, which develop when overactive sebaceous glands produce too much oil in the pores. The pores are enlarged and the oil is exposed to air, where oxidation causes the oil…
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Overview Muscle growth is the result of lifting heavy weights, forcing the cells of the muscle groups being exercised to expand in size to handle the heavy load. Bodybuilders are known for their ability to stimulate the growth, or hypertrophy,…
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Contrary to popular belief, there is no “goal” in yoga practice. Newbies believe that they must strain to their maximum flexibility in each and every yoga posture. Not so. Instead, think of maintaining spinal extension so that you do not…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Fels Naptha is a laundry bar soap put out by the Dial Corporation. Its small size at only 5.5 oz. is a plus over larger bulky laundry soap containers. The bar is made for pre-treating and for cleaning the first…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Pampering your skin doesn’t have to be expensive. There are a number of ways to treat your skin at home using inexpensive, readily available ingredients. By choosing a homemade mask for your skin type, you can treat and soothe your…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, is characterized by alternating periods of elation and depression. Bipolar depression is not a diagnosis in itself, but instead it refers to the periodic depressive episodes that individuals with this disorder experience. Overview…
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With good posture, your spine is in a position to be strong, stable and pain free, says the Mayo Clinic. Its natural curvature distributes your bodyweight in such a way that you do not feel tightness or fatigue. If you…
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For many avid exercisers, it makes sense to spend a set sum of money, once, on a home gym or other piece of exercise equipment that offers workout variety, versus continuing to spend money annually on a gym membership. Home…
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Hepatitis B refers to a serious inflammation of the liver that results from being infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). According to EMedicine.com, over 90 percent of healthy individuals will fight off this infection and recover. Hepatitis B is…
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1. Stop as Often as Necessary If you feel you’re nearing ejaculation and want to hold off, take your penis out of your partner and wait until the pre-orgasm feelings subside. Then, start having intercourse again. Repeat this procedure each…
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Overview Many different kinds of leg machines in gyms can help you train various parts of the lower extremities. The equipment often puts you in a fixed position and isolates parts of your legs and hips, such as the leg…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a viral infection that is highly contagious. There are two types of herpes. HSV type 1 commonly causes sores on the lips and is often referred to as fever blisters or cold sores, but it…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Seasonal affective disorder refers to a type of depression that occurs at the same time annually. The Mayo Clinic says that most people with affective disorder display symptoms from the fall to the winter months. In the fall to winter…
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April 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Slow pitch softball bat rules set specific size, weight and material requirements. These rules differ from fast pitch and baseball bat rules. The speed with which a player can swing correlates with a bat’s weight and length, according to Daniel…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Epilators are a higher-tech way to remove hair, thanks to a small device that introduces a small electrical current into the hair while tweezers removes the hair for smoother skin, notes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They are…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cigarette smoke contains many harmful chemicals, with nicotine and carbon monoxide being among the most hazardous to your health. If you smoke during pregnancy, these poisons get into the placenta, which is the tissue that connects you to your baby…
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April 2, 2015 Weight Management
Overview When you want to tone up your tummy in 5 weeks, it usually means some kind of event is on the horizon that involves a bathing suit and warm temperatures. To get flat abs in this short time, you…
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Rapidly developing inflammation of the gallbladder is called acute cholecystitis. This condition most often develops when a gallstone lodges in the duct that permits outflow of bile from the gallbladder. Without a way to release bile, the gallbladder distends and…
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According to the National Cancer Institute, each year mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked to over 20,000 cases of breast cancer in the United States. Known mutations in these two genes increase the likelihood by five-fold that…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
If you have acne, you may be wondering what your options are for treating it. With the numerous acne treatments out there, it can be confusing to find one that suits your specific needs. Take the time to learn a…
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April 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Building a soccer goal at home is an easy project that you can enjoy with your family. It involves cutting pieces of PVC pipe, gluing them together and attaching deer netting to the back of the goal. Step 1…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne is not only inconvenient, it is embarrassing. It can also be expensive to treat. If you struggle with skin problems, you are probably tired of spending time and money on harsh over-the-counter (OTC) products that do not work. Before…
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Adaptive equipment designed to help individuals with decreased mobility, balance, motor control or vision loss often helps the dementia patient. Other types of adaptive equipment are specially designed for patients with memory loss. Equipment may function as warning devices, such…
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