Overview VisitBoston.com describes Boston as a “welcome contradiction.” Boston represents much of America’s history, while hip restaurants, shows and tours and sporting activities firmly root the city in the world of today. Embrace History No trip to Boston is complete…
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Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The hepatitis C virus, or HCV, is transmitted through the blood of an infected person to another person. Patients may be symptom-free for years. If the patient does experience…
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Overview Sporting excellence is not just about inherited physical attributes. The mark of a champion is the ability to achieve consistent peak performance under field conditions. This principle applies not only during competition but in training as well. Sports and…
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Overview Many travelers do not consider Los Angeles a winter wonderland during December, and its weather during this month, which is mild, sunny and snowless, does not help create that traditional wintry atmosphere. However, if you look in the right…
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March 23, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS, has affected African-Americans more than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. The disparity is due to unique issues…
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1. Consider Other Symptoms Painful trigger points associated with fibromyalgia can often be identified because of associated symptoms that range from depression to fatigue and pain. Trigger points can be identified by their location, number of points present, and what…
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Noni, also known as morinda, hog apple, canary wood or Indian mulberry, is a shrub native to Polynesia and other tropical regions of the Pacific, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In addition to being used…
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Overview Lichen planus is a skin condition that, despite its name, is not caused by fungi, nor is it contagious. Instead, this condition appears to be a systemic response to stress on the body. Although lichen planus can cause some…
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Overview Salmon is a type of fish that is higher in omega-3 fats per serving than many other varieties. Omega-3 fats are a unique type of health-promoting unsaturated fat. It is high in protein, which is necessary to build body…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview A receding hairline is often the first visual sign of male pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness is thought to be a genetic condition that affects four of every seven men. More likely than not, a healthy male will experience…
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Environmental awareness need not be dour. Incorporating green activities can be both enlightening and entertaining, ensuring that the lesson and lifestyle becomes permanent. In particular, use interdisciplinary activities to teach environmentalism and engage the whole family, office, or school group…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
While stretching your earlobe piercings might interest you, like any body modification, there are issues surrounding the process that may make you think twice. The process of stretching ears is commonly called “gauging,” which is an incorrect term. The term…
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1. Know What Causes Angina The most common explanation of the term “angina” is a choking type of pain in the chest caused by inadequate oxygenation of the heart muscle from coronary arteries that are blocked from the accumulation of…
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Each year, millions of people in the United States develop food poisoning symptoms after consuming contaminated food products, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Bacterial or viral pathogens that cause food poisoning symptoms can contaminate any type…
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1. Getting Help If you’ve thought about quitting smoking but have put it off because you think it’s too difficult or that you’ll never succeed, it may be time to re-evaluate your options. There are countless ways that health-care professionals…
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Resistance training and the appropriate exercises are key for a woman to achieve sculpted arms. Each exercise should be performed two times and for 10 to 15 repetitions with no more than one minute between each set. Stability Ball Dumbbell…
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Bronchitis is characterized by an inflammation of the bronchial tube that carries air to and from the lungs. Bronchitis in children usually clears up within five to 10 days. It often develops in combination with a cold or a virus…
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The muscles in your waist consist of the internal and external obliques. They contract to bend your spine sideways and rotate your torso. In addition, they contract to compress your abdomen. Improving the appearance of your waist usually means reducing…
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As you may have heard, children today have a lower life expectancy than their parents for the first time in recorded history. Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are predicting serious epidemics of heart disease and diabetes when the younger generation ages….
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Overview Daytona Beach is a popular destination for college spring break trips, but there are also plenty of family-friendly attractions there. The popular beachfront is a great option. Daytona Beach is just as famous for its NASCAR attraction as its…
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Doctors typically prescribe narcotic pain relievers for greater than normal pain. Less powerful drugs have uses for everyday pain such as headaches and minor arthritis inflammation, but they generally do not alleviate severe pain. Narcotics typically treat post-operative pain symptoms,…
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More than 50 percent of children in the United States try drugs at least one time between first and 12th grade, according to Phoenix House. In fact, risky behaviors that can lead to death, according to a report published by…
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Cephalexin, or Keflex is a medication in a classification of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. According to PDR Health, cephalexin is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, the middle ear, the bones, the skin, and the…
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Overview Your liver is the largest and heaviest organ in your body. It has a number of vital functions, including production of bile, maintaining fluid balance, storage of blood and metabolism of fat. Your body is exposed to harmful toxins…
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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, can cause depression, bloating, cramps, breast tenderness, nervousness, fatigue and mood swings one to two weeks before menstruation begins. According to “Prescription for Nutritional Healing,” by Richard F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C., PMS…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A sensible weight loss plan requires you to calculate the number of calories you should consume each day. This requires you to estimate the number of calories you burn each day and the rate at which you wish to…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Mussels are often an overlooked source of nutrition. According to Yale-New Haven Hospital, when people decide to cut cholesterol in their diets, they sometimes include shellfish, like shrimp. However, if you love seafood and other fish, keep in mind the…
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Loss of muscle mass occurs naturally with age mainly due to the fact that activity levels generally also decrease. In their book “Physiology of Sport and Exercise,” Jack Wilmore and David Costill suggest that seniors can reverse this process by…
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If you’re worried about the dimpled skin that collects on your thighs, rear end or middle, you’re not alone—cellulite affects between 80 and 90 percent of women according to Dr. Lionel Bissoon, author of “The Cellulite Cure.” Exercises that target…
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Overview A menstrual period normally occurs approximately every 28 days, lasts for four days and discharges about 30 to 80 mL or 2 to 8 tbsp. of blood, according to the MedLine Plus website. If you’re spotting—bleeding between periods—check for…
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