March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Eighty-five percent of teen-agers have acne, according to an article at zerozits.com. Yet only slightly more than 1 in 10 ever seeks treatment for the condition, which if untreated, can leave scarring on the face and back. Acne is actually…
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Menstrual cramps, medically termed “dysmenorrhea,” are dull, throbbing or tight pains in the lower abdomen. Many women experience such cramps prior to or at the start of their periods. Over-the-counter medications, warm baths, exercise and a healthy diet may help…
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March 31, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Women’s basketball follows the basic rules of men’s basketball, although there are a few differences in rules that account for the difference in male and female athletes, such as the ball being smaller in women’s basketball (28.5 inches). There are…
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Overview Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It occurs when the follicles become clogged with sebum. This natural oil is produced by the sebaceous glands, which are especially active during adolescence. The follicles may then…
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When you do chest workouts, perform exercises that target the upper, middle and lower region. This ensures maximum muscle fiber recruitment. To specifically work your lower chest, you can do several exercises with the help of fitness equipment and body…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Eczema is a type of skin rash often associated with allergy and asthma reactions; the direct cause is usually unknown, but eczema in young children may continue later in life. Eczema on the scalp, otherwise known as cradle cap or…
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The quads are the major muscles found on the front part of the thighs. When you want to get bigger quads, you can use free weights for resistance. Free weights consist of dumbbells, barbells and weight plates. As the name…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Blackheads occur when the pores in your skin become clogged with excess skin cells and oil, and react with the air to turn black. The skin on your back is rich with sebaceous oil glands, so it is prone to…
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March 31, 2015 Sports & Recreation
There are so many different softball leagues, from juniors to adults, high school to college and slow-pitch to fast-pitch, that you can easily get confused about the rules that cover the game you’re playing. Knowing which official body governs your…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Many health benefits have been ascribed to the aloe vera plant, and medical researchers are examining the components of aloe vera to better understand its effects. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Natural Medicines Comprehensive…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Cleansers combine detergents to remove dirt and oil from your skin, with nutrients and moisturizing ingredients to leave your skin soft and smooth. There are limitless options of facial cleansers on the market in hundreds of formulas, and it can…
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Overview The kidneys have two main functions in the body: they filter the blood and remove waste products and excess electrolytes and they also help regulate blood pressure. Genetic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease can gradually damage the kidneys…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne is caused by the build-up of dead skin cells and oil inside your pores, leading to blockages. If the blocked pore is open to the air, the skin cells oxidize and turn black, causing a blackhead. If the blockage…
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March 31, 2015 Sports & Recreation
While ultimately only runs have any direct impact on the outcome of a baseball game, scorekeeping is still an essential function to keep accurate statistics. Managers and coaches make essential lineup changes and pitching decisions based on those statistics. Because…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine medication used in the treatment of seasonal allergies, skin itching and hives. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include sneezing, itching, red watery eyes and runny nose. Allegra works by decreasing the amount of histamine in your…
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March 31, 2015 Weight Management
The key to losing weight and keeping it off is based on lifestyle changes and healthy habits, which don’t cost a thing. If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can reduce your risk for disease (such as diabetes) and…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview You spend the night out with a group of friends and have two drinks over the course of three hours. If you’re over the age of 21, this situation is normal and acceptable. It won’t impact your work performance,…
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The shoulders have two major muscles–the deltoids and the trapezius. When your upper arm moves in any direction or your shoulder elevates, the muscles of the shoulder are working. A ball is not commonly known as a shoulder working fitness…
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Sudden breast growth occurs more commonly in women, although it can happen to men as well. Sometimes it is just a growth spurt, but other times, there is an underlying problem that requires medical attention. Understanding the possible causes for…
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Heat rash, or prickly heat, is caused by blocked sweat glands in the skin, most often during times of excessive heat, sweating and humidity. Prickly heat occurs more frequently in places with high amounts of sweat glands, like under the…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Itchy skin occurs with extreme frequency, whether from an allergy or stress that causes itchy hives or from a mosquito bite, poison ivy, heat rash or simple irritation. Although many of these causes will resolve in a few days on…
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GYMNIC balls are a type of therapy or exercise ball. They typically range in size from 18 to 48 inches. Working out with a GYMNIC exercise ball can benefit your body in many ways. Besides toning muscles, exercise balls can…
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March 31, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Often in volleyball, a situation arises in which the ball is spiked onto the floor and bounces off a player’s foot. Is this a legal play? What about the situation where a player cannot reach the ball and slides like…
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Determine What Therapy Is Best During the diagnosis process for bulimia, you will undergo a psychological evaluation. This is essentially a lengthy interview where you’ll talk about the symptoms of bulimia you have, their severity and how they have…
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Overview Before children begin to tackle specific sports such as baseball, tennis, basketball or soccer, it’s important they learn the general skills they’ll use across a variety of sports. For example, pitching, passing and serving all use the throwing motion….
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March 31, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Understand the Biology At its roots, bipolar disorder is a malfunctioning of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. The malfunction may happen spontaneously, seemingly on its own, if there’s a genetic tendency to bipolar disorder in your family. It can…
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March 31, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The elderly person in your life wants to maintain as much independence as possible. It’s vital for her self-esteem and good mental health. The day will come when she is unable to complete one of her hygiene activities of…
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Exercising is not always easy if you have bad knees. Running and other high-impact exercises can be counterproductive if you have ever had a knee injury or are coming off a knee surgery. High-impact exercises can pound on your joints;…
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Incontinence refers to a medical problem in which people cannot control their bowel movements and urination. In some cases the muscles that control these functions become weaker due to childbirth or an underlying medical disease. Incontinence can be an embarrassing…
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Overview Deciding to adopt a child is an important decision. When embarking on that decision, families need to choose whether they will adopt domestically or internationally. Fundamental differences exist when families adopt in the United States versus internationally. There are…
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