March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The American Academy of Dermatology cites acne as the most common skin condition, affecting up to 50 million Americans of all ages. It affects more than 40 percent of adolescents but can also develop in mid to late adulthood. There…
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Seizures and epilepsy affect almost 3 million Americans of all ages, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. The difference between seizures and epilepsy is the prevalence, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Seizures due to a temporary condition differ…
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1. Consider Your Retirement Finances Before you can even start thinking about retirement, you need to know how much money you have now, how much you need and how you plan to spend it once you retire. You need to…
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In “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger explained that a broad, thick back is a necessity for bodybuilding, as deficiencies can be seen from every angle. Pull-down movements, which build the latissimus dorsi muscles, add width to the…
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The gluteus maximus is the largest of the muscles found in the buttocks and is responsible for giving the buttocks its rounded shape, according to ShapeFit. Performing exercises that firm the gluteus maximus help shape it and also enhance your…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Kiehl’s has been in the business of beauty since before the U.S. Civil War, when the John Kiehl Apothecary, established in New York City in 1851, sold homeopathic and herbal treatments, oils and teas. Numerous fragrances, herbal toners, moisturizers…
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March 31, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Fishing for rock cod, or rockfish as they are commonly called, is a passion for people all over the country, but especially in places like Central California and the Pacific Northwest, where rock cod is primarily found. In order to…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 5 to 20 percent of Americans are infected by influenza viruses each year. Influenza produces a spectrum of disease, ranging from mild, self-limited respiratory disease to life-threatening pneumonia. Getting an annual…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Thinning hair is a term used to describe gradual hair loss. Although your mane may have previously been full and rich, you may notice an increase in the number of strands you find on your hairbrush or in your…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints and can occur anywhere in the body. There are two common forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis that occurs in the hands can be very painful and often…
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Overview Breathing is the only bodily function over which you have voluntary and involuntary control. You can consciously use breathing to affect your sympathetic nervous system, which regulates—or helps regulate—your cardiovascular functions such as blood pressure, circulation and heart rate….
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Overview Teens can build muscle quickly without drugs. The hormonal profile during the teenage years supplies them with plenty of anabolic hormones such as GH (growth hormone) and testosterone. By focusing on proper training and adequate nutrition, teens can optimize…
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March 31, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Diving into pools carries with it a variety of dangers. FINA, the Fédéracion Internationale de Natation, publishes the rules for diving and many other aquatic activities, including the design of swimming pools and diving platforms so as to minimize the…
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Although most kettlebell exercises do not elicit much muscle gain compared to traditional methods, such as using dumbbells and exercise machines, they can build large amounts of mass while helping you gain high strength and power. However, kettlebell training requires…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
For centuries, the world has searched for remedies to promote hair growth. Egyptians, for example, have tried many treatments, including fir extract, to boost their manes. Especially during midlife, hair growth seems to slow down, due to an accumulation of…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Know Your Enemy Once you have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, learn everything you can about it. The more you know about the causes and the symptoms, the more you’ll be aware of the symptoms when they appear…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Scalp odor can have various causes. Fungus growth is one potential cause, according to the Beauty Brains website. Poor hygiene is another. If you’re unable to clear up scalp odor at home, you should see a doctor to determine…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
A minor sunburn can be painful and unsightly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one-third of adults in the United States have suffered at least one sunburn per year. When you look at the pictures from your…
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Working off the rest of those baby pounds might seem like an impossible task when you have kids. Even if you didn’t care about the few extra vanity pounds, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy…
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Most people who want to tone and reduce their thighs tend to do isolated, resistance exercises that focus on one body part, such as leg extensions, leg curls and hip adduction (for inner thighs). This method, however, actually stimulates the…
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Crunches are an effective ab exercise because you can easily target specific abdominal muscles. They are also convenient because you can do them anywhere, with no equipment and in a limited space. By introducing a range of abdominal crunches into…
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Overview The mantra “no pain, no gain” may help bodybuilders push past exercise plateaus for greater hypertrophy and strength gains, but it may also encourage ignoring the physical cues of joint pain and impending injury. If you want to train…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Wrinkled skin is a normal part of aging and can occur throughout the body and face. Lip wrinkles, those deep creases around the mouth, can be especially distressing when they appear, as the mouth is a focal point of the…
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The prostate gland produces male semen. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. While it lies in close proximity to the urinary system, it is actually an integral part…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The breath helps to sustain the body. An inhale can fill the body with clarity, and an exhale can relax the mind. For asthma sufferers, the difficulty to breathe at times can deter exercise because physical activity tends to…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Also known as razor bumps, ingrown hairs are basically hairs that grow into the skin. They’re often caused by shaving, but hairs can also curl back and grow into the skin as a result of waxing, tweezing or even…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Crack cocaine is cheap to make and is a very addictive stimulant drug. It produces an instant high and is widely abused, often leading to severe physical or psychological addiction, reports the National Drug Intelligence Center. Crack cocaine is sold…
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Choosing to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation could be a life-saving decision. According to the American Heart Association, when a person in cardiac arrest receives CPR from a bystander immediately, it doubles her chances of survival. The American Red Cross offers CPR…
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An exercise ball, also known as a stability ball, fitness ball or Swiss ball, has many benefits when you add it to your fitness program. It is popularly used as a main base of support during exercise and when used…
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Diabetes is a condition that diminishes a person’s ability to move sugar from the blood stream into the cells. When this happens, blood sugar levels rise dangerously high, which can cause cardiovascular problems, vision problems, neuropathy and even death. By…
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