March 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Arthritis is a condition involving changes in the structure and function of the body’s joints. There are many different forms of the disease, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis being the most common. While a variety of medications exist for treating…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Glycolic acid is a common alpha hydroxy acid that is derived naturally from sugar cane, but can also be synthetically made in a laboratory from chemical reagents. Glycolic acid is commonly used in skin-care products and treatments as a chemical…
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March 30, 2015 Weight Management
Glute exercises can be done at home without equipment, fancy gym clothes or costly gym memberships. With persistence and a regular workout routine, anyone can build a fat-free, toned butt in 12 weeks. Exercise tips for a firm behind also…
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1. Recognizing the Symptoms of a Tennis Elbow Lateral epicondylitis–tennis elbow–can occur suddenly or over a period of time. Usually, you have increasing pain and discomfort when pressing on the outside part of your elbow at the end of the…
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March 30, 2015 Weight Management
Overview According to MedTV, weight gain while on Zoloft is possible, although it only happens in a small number of people. For those affected, however, the weight gain can be significant and cause not only health issues but also worsen…
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Power Plate machines provide whole-body vibration training, which, according to the official Power Plate website, uses a “low- to moderate-vibration stimulus to improve muscular strength and power.” When you perform an exercise on the plate, waves of energy stimulate muscles…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Vitamins, herbs and supplements can add to the arsenal of products for the sufferer of many different skin conditions. Although many foods once thought to be contributors to acne like chocolate and pizza, have been vindicated, the fact remains that…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, known as ADHD, is a common disorder, affecting many people. According to The National Institute of Health, approximately 3 to 5% of children suffer from some type of ADHD. Though extensive research as been done on…
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Self-esteem is a personal sense of value; an appraisal one makes regarding his own measure of importance, in comparison to others. A person’s level of self-esteem defines what he perceives as his ability and right to attempt and achieve those…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Since facial skin is often one of the first things people notice about you, it should be considered a matter of importance if you want to display healthy and attractive looking skin. The best face skin care is tailored…
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Safety standards require that parents place their babies in car seats when driving in a car. Parents also place car seats in car-seat compatible strollers to provide their infants with added safety and comfort. While all new parents must have…
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There are hundreds of different muscles in the human body, so it can be a bit intimidating for someone new to exercise to narrow down which ones are most important to a strength training program. Familiarize yourself with ten of…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blemishes are never welcome, but they can be particularly upsetting when they appear during times of stress. According to MedlinePlus, stress alone does not cause breakouts, but it can worsen existing acne. Understanding potential causes of blemishes can help…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi or Salmonella paratyphi bacteria. Only humans carry this strain of bacteria. Common symptoms associated with the infection in adults include a high fever, stomach pains, constipation, fatigue and a rash….
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Overview Auriculotherapy.com states that auriculotherapy is the stimulation of the auricle of the ear and is also referred to as ear acupuncture or auricular acupuncture. Acupuncture requires the use of needles, while auriculotherapy is the electrical stimulation of points on…
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Overview Muscle power can be developed by including specific types of exercises in a fitness program–namely, plyometrics. Plyometrics are explosive movements performed at a faster tempo than traditional strength exercises. The dynamic nature of these exercises requires a certain level…
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Inflammation in the arteries or surrounding tissue prevents the blood from moving freely around the body. Individuals with heart conditions use blood thinners to assist the heart. Blood thinners thin the blood, to help it move throughout the body. Although…
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Women and men have differences in their muscle fibers and amount of muscle tone. While these differences are striking, according to Dr. William Kraemer and Dr. Vladimir Zatsiorsky they are not large enough to warrant dramatic variations in weight training…
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March 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview To the untrained eye, it might well appear that little or no differences exist between the types of shoe worn by players of soccer and rugby. However, there are notable differences between them, born out of the different physical…
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Semen volume may affect a man’s sexual self-esteem, states Dr. Anthony Johan Arciola, MD, who practices urology in Scarsdale, NY. A man with low semen volume may feel as though he cannot please a woman. Normal semen volume averages between…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
There are a variety of reasons for dark circles under the eyes, which are medically defined as round, uniform areas of pigmentation underneath the eye area. Dark circles may be due to inherited traits, allergies or dehydration, stress or premature…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Naturally derived ingredients paired with ethical sustainability practices are the foundation of Aveda. Known primarily for hair care products, Aveda also has great skin care products that contain natural organic ingredients. Aveda describes its products as having “green ingredients.” All…
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Overview Biafine is a topical treatment used in the management of skin-related problems. According to Drugs.com, an online drug reference, Biafine is a water-based emulsion by OrthoNeutrogena that provides a favorable environment for healing to occur. Application of this product…
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The mouth is made up of a variety of muscles that help us chew, talk or even stick out our tongue. The mouth muscles incorporate the largest group of muscles of the face, according to Martini’s Anatomy and Physiology. Many…
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Lower-back strength is essential to support your spine. Weak core and lower-back muscles lead to poor posture and back pain. By committing a few minutes each week to the proper exercises, you can strengthen and tone your lower back. Do…
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Overview Blood is one of the more important components of the body because it transfers oxygen and nutrients throughout the body as well as white blood cells, which are needed for the immune system. The parts of the blood that…
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March 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Jumping high is beneficial for many sports. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, and football all require jumping ability. Your vertical comes from a combination of maximum strength and rate of force development, according to Dr. Bill Kraemer and Dr….
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People who begin Pilates exercise programs with the mat-work series eventually might become interested in working on Pilates equipment. Pilates mat and apparatus exercises all enhance strength, flexibility, coordination and core activation, but the equipment workouts add variety. The Reformer,…
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March 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Badminton is a racquetball game played by opposing individuals or opposing teams of two. Badminton is played with a lightweight racket and a shuttlecock, a unique, feathered-style projectile. Recently, badminton has gained popularity and has even become an Olympic sport….
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Overview Peppermint, scientifically known as “Mentha piperita,” is an aromatic herb that grows year round throughout Europe and North America. It is a hybrid herb, meaning that it is a combination of two other types of mint, watermint and spearmint….
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