Your heart has four chambers: two upper chambers called the right and left atrium, and two bottom chambers called the right and left ventricles. Between these chambers are valves that help your blood flow in the right direction. Your tricuspid…
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March 28, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Male enhancement products are a large industry, offering products such as herbal remedies, prescription medications, penis pumps and a multitude of other items designed to help males perform better sexually. Before you spend money and invest time trying out…
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March 28, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There are a number of reason why your calves aren’t developing mass as much as other areas of your body such as your biceps and abs, report trainers at Body Building For You. For many, the calves are not…
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Do not overlook the importance of socks in your overall marathon training experience. The ideal socks for running a marathon will tolerate miles of pounding during training and complement your running shoes ability to provide stability. Marathon socks must be…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Many shampoos claim to help stop hair loss at its root and restore it to a thick, healthy appearance. Not all of them were created equally, and some may never fulfill their advertised promises; however, a few brands could be…
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March 28, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview High protein diets satiate you, help build lean muscle and take more energy for your body to digest–thus slightly raising your metabolism. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in a 2005 editorial, notes that these aspects of high protein…
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Survival According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9 percent of children who have two parents are living in poverty but 43 percent in single-mother households are at or below poverty level. Families who are marginally above the poverty line also…
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Program Description Dance is a potent form of cardiovascular exercise because it requires a lot of movement and motion while burning calories. However, it can also be a surprisingly effective form of toning for the body. For example, although the…
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Antibiotics are commonly given to treat bacterial sinus infections. It’s important to take your antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your physician for the recommended time. If you quit taking the antibiotic prematurely, even if you feel better, the infection may…
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Overview Weight lifters use free-weight benches to perform the most popular weight-lifting exercise, the bench press, as well as many other exercises. If you want to make your own weight-training bench, you can purchase one and then assemble the item….
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Overview The pain from bursitis and arthritis are often similar. With bursitis, the fluid-filled sac or bursa inside the joint becomes inflamed. The sac helps to cushion the joint, but movement is painful when the area is inflamed. Arthritis affects…
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Overview Hair breakage is usually caused by the overuse of harsh commercial styling products, according to dermatologist Dr. Amy McMichael. Limiting your use of these chemicals is one way to avoid hair breakage and the hair loss that may occur…
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March 28, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, and this family is unique from all the other vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates. According to experts at the Linus Pauling Institute, glucosinolates are associated with a decreased…
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Also known as pseudoephedrine, Sudafed is a decongestant that treats nasal and sinus congestion by shrinking the blood vessels in the nose. It also helps drain fluid from your inner ears which may contribute to this congestion. While effective for…
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Underpronation is when the foot does not roll inward enough after the outside of the heel hits the ground. Underpronators roll in less than those with normal pronation or flat feet. As a result of underpronation, forces of impact are…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Trigeminal neuralgia, or tic doloreaux, is a condition that affects the face. Its cause is not yet known. This condition occurs when the trigeminal nerve becomes irritated. This nerve carries motor and sensory messages from the face to the brain….
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Overview When Joseph Pilates developed his method in early 20th-century Germany, he probably didn’t realize that his technique would become an international exercise sensation in the 21st century. Pilates classes are held at almost every fitness center. The exercises appear…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview During almost any sort of exercise, you inevitably sweat. This sweat can cause dead skin, excess oil and even bacteria to become trapped in your pores, which may lead to a soft plug. Soft plugs often trigger an inflammation…
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Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas, fibromyomas or myomas) are benign (noncancerous) growths that develop on the outer or inner lining of the uterus. While many women with fibroids will have no symptoms, some may experience changes to their menstrual cycle,…
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March 28, 2015 Gas: Common Causes and Prevention
Concept Whether or not we would like to admit it, we’ve all been guilty of “passing gas” at one time or another. Despite the fact that this has a terrible social stigma and can be quite embarrassing, passing gas is…
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Preparation As with any medical procedure or intervention, the risks and benefits must be explained to the patient and consent obtained. Blood thinning medications such as warfarin must not be taken seven to 10 days before the biopsy. The patient…
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March 28, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) urinary tract infections are very common during pregnancy. Merck explains that the urinary infection can ascend from the genitals to the bladder, up the ureters and into the kidneys causing pyelonephritis…
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Kidney stones are a common, painful urologic disorder, and there are about half a million people visiting hospital emergency rooms for problems related to kidney stones annually, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), which goes…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Big, lush eyelashes are a beauty asset, yet to get them, most women have to apply gobs of mascara and use eyelash curlers which, ironically, damage eyelashes, causing them to fall out. On average, women lose up to four…
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March 28, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Soybeans are a complete protein, meaning they have all the essential amino acids present. They are also high in fiber, high in iron, they have a moderate amount of complex carbs and they are low in saturated fat. Soy…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview As its name suggests, a sun rash is a skin rash that is triggered by exposure to the sun. It appears as a red or blistered area that can develop immediately or break out several hours after the exposure….
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Metoprolol tartrate is a prescription medication available in oral tablet and injection form. An extended release version is also available. Metoprolol is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain and to help prevent another heart attack soon…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When acne breaks out, it can leave behind discolored areas of skin that can be difficult to eliminate. These small acne scars are often more firm than the skin surrounding them, and can remain on the face for weeks,…
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1. Breathing and Stretching Some types of exercises may start sooner than you thought after having heart surgery. Shortly after heart surgery, while you are still in the hospital, you may be instructed to do breathing exercises. This will help…
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March 28, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is the accumulation of fat deposits underneath your skin causing inflammation and visible bumps. It is a common skin feature on many women, particularly as they age. While it is an urban myth that cellulite cannot be avoided or…
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