April 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes comes in two different forms, type I and type II. The herpes virus is able to remain in the body in a dormant phase, which means that it can’t be cured. As a result, the herpes type I virus…
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April 1, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Measuring the thickness of a fold of skin (known as anthropometry) is among the easiest and most accurate ways of determining body fat, especially when combined with height and weight measurements, according to a 1966 study published in the…
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Methadone is a highly controlled narcotic medication used to detoxify the body in opioid medication abuse. Opiates are medications prescribed for effective relieve of strong pain. Some common opiates include morphine, Oxycontin and Percocet. Methadone is usually administered under medical…
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Flattening your belly involves training your rectus abdominis, the muscle that runs along the front of your abdomen, and your transverse abdominis, the muscle that wraps around your waist. There are a number of ways you can train the muscles…
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Overview Car seats are essential for children’s safety. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates, “Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71 percent for infants, and by 54 percent for toddlers ages 1 to 4…
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1. Pop a Pill Some medications will correct retrograde ejaculation. Imipramine (an anti-depressant), chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) are among the drugs commonly used to treat this condition. These drugs work by tightening up the bladder neck muscle…
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Many people neglect to train the muscles of the backside or rear, also known as the gluteus maximus. Building muscle in the butt may add a little size to your rear, but it also creates the coveted shapely curves that…
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Everyone feels a twinge of jealousy every now and then, but for some people, jealousy can seep into many areas of life, causing problems in relationships. Jealousy is rooted in a feeling of insecurity and comparing oneself with others, and…
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The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association recommend that healthy adults get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise, five days a week, or 20 minutes of vigorously intense aerobic exercise three days a week….
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April 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Bocce ball is a popular game for events ranging from family barbecues to organized tournaments. The game’s origins date back to the ancient Egyptians, then spread through the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and through to the rest of Europe,…
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The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles: the supraspinatus, the infraspinatus, the teres minor and the subscapularis (easily remembered by the acronym SITS). The rotator cuff muscles work together to stabilize the shoulder joint and are the first…
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The lower back is constantly under stress and pressure―especially when sitting―and is prone to injury and other spinal problems, such as herniated disc and arthritis. To strengthen your lower back and spine, you must also integrate other body parts in…
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April 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Look for Hallucinations It is rare for schizophrenia to appear in children, as this is a mental illness that tends to appear far more often in adolescence and adulthood. If you suspect your child may be suffering from the…
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Exercise is considered by some people to have euphoric qualities, and those people aren’t simply addicted to the exercise itself–they are experiencing a release of chemicals in the brain that subdues pain while enhancing joy and happiness. According to researchers…
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Coughing is a bodily reflex that actually protects tie internal components of the body, such as the throat, chest and airways, reports KidsHealth.org, a resource provided by the Nemours Foundation. A dry cough can be painful and sound terrible but…
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April 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Longboards, a longer version of a standard skateboard, are used for downhill racing or as a reliable mode of transportation. Longboards are more stable than regular skateboards, which are used primarily for doing tricks. Basic Longboards The most common type…
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As you walk down the magazine aisle at your local grocery store, you will notice several fitness magazines with pictures of “six-pack abs.” The people in the pictures put commitment and dedication to a fitness program that used workout machines…
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April 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the infectious disease that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, also known as AIDS. It may be transmitted through sexual contact via the mouth, vagina or anus, as well as through sharing needles—a habit common…
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April 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Blushing, when cheeks, neck, chest or the entire face turns a shade of pink or red, is typically caused by emotion. We blush when we’re embarrassed, excited, crying or angry. Hot and spicy foods can cause blushing. Uncontrollable, spontaneous blushing…
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Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative condition, chiefly defined by the steady accumulation of toxic protein masses called amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in areas of the brain necessary for processing factual information. Due to these masses, the cells that are…
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Women may experience thinning of their hair for a number of reasons that range from hormonal changes during menopause to the overuse of styling products to vitamin deficiencies and medical conditions like an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The Mayo Clinic says…
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Dry, white flakes which fall from your scalp, better known as dandruff, develop when your scalp sheds dead skin cells faster than they can be removed. This occurs when a yeast-like fungus, malassezia, grows out of control or when…
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview As you age, your skin loses its elasticity, and it is natural to develop fine lines and wrinkles. You are likely to notice fine lines that first appear around your eyes and at the corners of your mouth. Protecting…
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview A dry scalp is characterized by flaky skin and sometimes accompanied by itching. Dry skin can be red and scaly, but when covered by hair, like on the scalp, people often do not see these symptoms. A dry scalp…
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview As the skin ages, it changes in many ways. It starts to look old when it loses its firmness and when wrinkles and age spots start to appear. Oil glands in the skin get lazy with age, and this…
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Fingernails and toenails are made of hardened proteins, which grow when new cells grow to replace older cells. While you may feel your nails lengthen quickly, at the most your nails actually grow 1.2 millimeters each week. However, slow-growing nails…
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Salmonella is the name of a genus of bacteria that causes salmonellosis, an infection in the intestinal tract that produces nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The Mayo Clinic states that there are more than 2,000 varieties of salmonella bacteria,…
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April 1, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview If you are on a spiritual quest to attain enlightenment through the practices of yoga, meditation and selfless living, you might be interested to learn that there is a specific diet available to help you propel your efforts to…
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April 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Prostate cancer can affect different cell types within your prostate. The type of cell affected gives a cancer its specific name. Adenocarcinoma, cancer of the glandular cells of the prostate, is by far the most common type of prostate cancer….
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April 1, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Bad break-up? Bad boss? Bad day? A foot massage is the perfect way to escape and get centered again. The National Institutes of Health credits massage with improved circulation, elimination of toxins and an increased sense of being cared…
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