Aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular exercise, increases your heart rate and improves blood flow to your entire body. Regular, moderate-intensity exercise can help prevent cardiovascular disease and other chronic health problems, but many people find it difficult to fit…
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March 26, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Protein bars can be convenient, nutritious snacks that are quick and compact. However, finding a nutritious protein bar is not always easy among the many choices of meal bars, energy bars and organic food bars available today. Grocery stores stock…
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March 26, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Tanning beds have become an alternate way to get a tan. Although tanning beds may not look harmful, they can be even more dangerous than natural sunlight. People sometimes become addicted to tanning beds, and as a result, that…
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March 26, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Water softeners typically work by removing the calcium and magnesium ions in water that give it a “hard” quality. Hard water can lead to a build-up of lime scale deposits and make it tough to get soap to lather, and…
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March 26, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sarsaparilla is a climbing, evergreen vine found in Australia, Southeast Asia, Jamaica and the rain forests of South and Central America. If you’ve ever sampled old-fashioned root beer, then you’re familiar with the unique aroma and flavor of the plant’s…
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Topical pain relief is available in the form of creams, lotions, gels and patches to provide localized pain relief to a desired body part. These forms of topical pain relief are often used by high school, college and professional athletes,…
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Overview The first thoughts that cross your mind at hearing the words “Las Vegas Strip” are likely not about health and fitness. There are, however, ways even in Sin City to follow the virtues of good health and fitness. In…
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About 20 percent of Americans 65 years and older have problems with their eyes, and eye problems increase with age. Visual impairments range from low vision to eye disease that can cause blindness. The good news is that preventative eye…
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Many outdoor winter activities are gear-based. Unless snow conditions are just right, you need snowshoes, skis or a snowboard to get around, not to mention the willingness to contend with unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, weather. Fortunately, plenty of indoor activities will…
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March 26, 2015 Back Strengthening Exercises After Surgery
After undergoing back surgery, it is important to undergo rehabilitation treatment to gain mobility and improve function in the muscles. Once you complete the rehab program and have regained initial strength in the back muscles, you can then perform exercises…
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Massage therapy can be powerful medicine for many people and many health conditions. A University of Illinois meta-analysis of 37 research studies showed that massage decreases anxiety, blood pressure, heart rate and pain. A major study at Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer…
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March 26, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the March of Dimes, 30% of young women younger than 20 years of age become pregnant at least once. Because of the wide-ranging effects to the individual mothers and children as well as society as a whole, programs…
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MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a highly antibiotic resistant germ. A variety of antibiotics cannot kill MRSA and are ineffective in treatment. Ineffective antibiotics include methicillin, oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….
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March 26, 2015 Children's Health
Overview While most babies utter their first “real” words shortly before the age of 1, babies learn about the rules and use of language long before they begin to talk. The development of language varies from child to child, but…
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March 26, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Protein is an important energy-yielding macronutrient, or a nutrient needed in large quantities. Protein is necessary to form the structure of cells, tissues and muscles. The building blocks of protein, amino acids, are important for manufacturing enzymes and hormones. Nearly…
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Performance Anxiety–A Common Sexual Problem Performance anxiety is a common sexual problem in which anxiety about engaging in sexual activity becomes an overriding block to the spontaneous flow of sexual feelings and thoughts. It is more prevalent in men, but…
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Sometimes people get seriously depressed after a intense incident, like a divorce in the family, someone you love dying, a stressful home life, violence, or breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Other times, depression just happens by itself. Teenagers…
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March 26, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Approximately 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. As many as 85 percent of teenagers in the United States will have acne each year, though the conditions can affect you at…
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High blood pressure is a strong risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, which can include heart attack and stroke. Recently there have been studies published that question whether the risk related to high blood pressure is more serious for those…
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Sinusitis occurs when the hollow passageways around the sinuses develop an infection. More than 32 million American suffer from sinus problems, according to MotherNature.com. Signs of infection include thick drainage, congestion, swelling and pressure around the eyes, and there may…
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Lexapro is a prescription antidepressant that is commonly prescribed to improve symptoms of depression in adolescents and young adults. Lexapro can also be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder in adults. Lexapro works similarly to other antidepressants such as Prozac…
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Community acquired pneumonia in children is an acute lower respiratory tract infection characterized by fever, chills, cough and unusually rapid breathing. The causes can range from viruses such as influenza A and B and adenovirus to bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae…
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Whether you play table tennis recreationally or competitively, learning the sport’s rules will help you understand how to play better. If you fail to follow the official rules in competition, the referee will penalize you, and you will lose points….
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The brain is a three-pound body organ that thinks. This process involves countless interactions in which the brain perceives stimuli and triggers emotional and physical responses. The brain develops by receiving new stimuli, which trigger the growth of new neural…
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Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that live off dead skin cells that people and animals shed. They are a major cause of airborne, indoor allergies. Dust mites thrive deep inside warm, humid environments such as bedding, carpets, mattresses, and pillows….
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Knee injuries can force a patient to avoid moving the joint for days, weeks or months. Improper movement or movement that’s too strenuous can further damage the knee. Whether the patient has undergone knee surgery or has recently injured the…
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March 26, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Swollen feet are generally not life-threatening, says the Mayo Clinic. This condition, called edema or fluid retention, can be caused by ordinary factors such as premenstrual syndrome, eating salty food, sitting for long periods–such as a plane ride–or even hot…
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Catchers provide the backbone of a softball team by running the defense from their position behind home plate. In this leadership role, catchers assess each batter, coordinate plays and support the pitcher. In fast-pitch softball, many rules are designed to…
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Treadmills and heart health are close companions. In the 1950s, Dr. Robert A. Bruce became the “Father of Exercise Cardiology” by developing the cardiac treadmill test.* Over the years, this cardio machine has made its way into homes. There are…
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Pulleys offer aid climbers or climbers practicing (or implementing) rescue techniques a mechanical advantage when they are hauling loads up a wall. A pulley consists of a stainless steel wheel/axle with a grooved rim for the rope that turns in…
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