Candida albicans is a naturally-occurring fungus in females that is normally present within the digestive tract, mouth, vagina and along the skin. Under certain conditions, such as pregnancy or normal hormonal fluctuations, this fungus or yeast can grow more rapidly…
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Overview If you are overweight, one of the absolute best things you can do for your health, in general, and your heart, specifically, is to lose the unwanted extra pounds by permanently changing your lifestyle. Alarmingly, currently about one in…
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The body of a football player demands a wide array of food. A heavy dose of protein is necessary for building and maintaining muscle mass; at the same time, a large amount of carbohydrates are required to keep players’ energy…
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Foods that help keep blood sugar (glucose) levels low, also called low-glycemic foods, provide numerous benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with diabetes should rely upon low-glycemic foods in order to maintain optimum blood sugar health. Consuming foods…
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March 26, 2015 Children's Health
Many effective techniques exist that assist in the management of a child’s problematic behavior. These skills may be learned and applied by a professional mental health therapist and parents at home. Dr. William O’Donohue and Dr. Leonard Krasner indicate in…
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March 26, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
It’s sometimes said that you are what you eat. This can be especially true with skin health. A poor diet can result in lackluster skin appearance. In contrast, a healthy diet composed of vitamin-rich foods can improve your general skin…
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March 26, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
It’s said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and people often form their first impressions of you from the way your eyes and complexion appear. Wrinkled skin, age spots and dark circles can frame your eyes and…
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The death of a parent is one of the most devastating and challenging things that can happen to you as a young adult, regardless of your relationship with your parent or whether you live together. Facing death can be sad…
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March 26, 2015 Children's Health
If your child is experiencing behavior problems in school it could be a variety of reasons. Behavior problems include acting out in the classroom, being disrespectful of others’ property and physically hurting other children or adults. Your first step should…
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Occasional memory loss is normal. If, however, you discover that you have trouble remembering even simple tasks or appointments, your memory may need some help. According to the Office of the Surgeon General, your working memory and long-term memory both…
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March 25, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The appearance of your hair and nails may change over time and not necessarily for the better. Most everyone experiences a thinning of hair with age as its rate of growth inevitably declines according to the University of Maryland Medical…
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Planning for divorce can leave you worrying about courtroom drama, drawn-out proceedings and expense. These are many marital dissolution cases that play out in this manner. On the other hand, if you and your spouse maintain decent and respectful communication,…
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March 25, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Echinacea, known botanically as Echinacea angustifolia, is a member of the Compositae family. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 20 inches high and has a tap root. It has hairy and lacy leaves and purple flowers with…
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March 25, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Pimples appear at the most inconvenient times–right before a big date, for instance, or the night before an important meeting. If you’ve just broken out, and you have no acne medicine, don’t despair. Several home remedies can work quickly on…
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March 25, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Depression goes beyond feeling a little down every now and then. It can cause a persistent feeling of despondency that gets in the way of your ability to function.The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says major depressive disorder affects…
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March 25, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Making significant changes to your physique is undoubtedly a tough challenge, but it can be done with the right combination of proper diet and dedicated exercise. But not just any exercise will have you shedding pounds–some activities are more effective…
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Everything that is done on the baseball field requires muscular balance and stability, from swinging at a curveball to backhanding a grounder and throwing across your body. Pilates strengthens your core and stabilizer muscles. There are many Pilates exercises that…
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Published in 1985, “The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth,” a book by Peter Kelder, presents a series of exercises that Tibetan monks use to maintain long and healthy lives. The exercises, called the “Five Tibetan Rites,” resemble yoga…
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Physical activity is an important part of ensuring that children remain healthy. Physical activity builds strength and endurance and helps prepare children for a healthy lifestyle. Using gym equipment is one way that children can get physical activity, and there…
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March 25, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Dozens of facial moisturizers fill the shelves of your favorite drugstore or department store. The choices can be overwhelming. Don’t waste your money on ineffective moisturizers. Narrow your options by focusing on the facial moisturizing products that have been rated…
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Baseball is an explosive sport built on short, quick bursts of movement. While a strength base is a necessity for any sport requiring these types of movements, advanced athletes eventually require training to enhance their reaction times and explosiveness. Medicine…
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Overview Perspiration, or sweat, is part of your body’s cooling mechanism. Water on your skin’s surface evaporates and helps cool you down. Sweat itself doesn’t actually smell; the odor is caused by bacteria on your skin releasing unpleasant-smelling natural chemicals….
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Researchers have made it apparent that there is at least some benefit in exercising with certain types of music. The mood of the research participants was just the start of a chain of positive impacts revealed. The best thing to…
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Overview When choosing a cardiovascular exercise machine, you must consider your goals, physical limitations and preferences. The elliptical machine and the stationary bike both offer a low impact way to train your heart rate and burn calories. Ultimately, select the…
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March 25, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Avon is one of the most well-known cosmetics brands in America. Along with makeup, the company also offers a variety of skin lotions. Each of Avon’s Skin So Soft lotion formulas contains slightly different ingredients, so you should know the…
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1. Prevention Strive for good posture and correct wrist position and seek a more ergonomic workplace environment. Use tools and handles to maintain low-stress, natural positions and movements during work. Stretch regularly and take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive stress…
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Skin problems can cause both discomfort and low self-esteem. Common skin problems include acne, wrinkles, sunburn, rash, psoriasis, dermatitis and rosacea. Nevertheless, the study of herbs and alternative medicine has found an array of natural herbal remedies that appear to…
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Overview Old age can be one of the most challenging times of someone’s life. It is a period marked by decline, loss and tough choices. It affects not only the aging individual, but also those around him, especially adult children….
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Overview A peach allergy can manifest in one of two ways: either it’s a true food allergy or it develops out of a birch-pollen allergy. A true food allergy is an actual allergic reaction to the peach. It’s what the…
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Overview Despite its popularity for blowout weddings and ultimate honeymoon holidays, Hawaii need not cost the earth. In fact for those interested in a healthy lifestyle, its abundance of natural wonders makes it a perfect destination for cheap or even…
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