Hand warm-up exercises are beneficial for everyone, especially massage therapists, typists and musicians need strong and flexible hands and fingers. If you have osteoarthritis or a hand injury, exercises can reduce inflammation or speed healing. A study published in “Arthritis…
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March 23, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Treat Erectile Dysfunction With Prescription Drugs The oral medications sildenafil (sold under the brand name Viagra), tadalafil (sold under the brand name Cialis) and vardenafil (sold under the brand name Levitra) are the most popular treatments for erectile dysfunction…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
If your hands become very dry, the skin may contract severely and cracks may appear, reports the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. These cracks don’t just look unsightly, but may also be painful or extremely itchy. Help restore your…
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Overview The Los Angeles area–home to Hollywood, Venice Beach, miles of beaches, Universal Studios and Disneyland theme parks and dozens of museum–has more than 20 million visitors a year. When visiting this Southern California hot spot, which has over 300…
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Hearing and vision loss, chronic disease and limited mobility are challenges frequently associated with aging. Thanks to technology, many products are available to help compensate for physical limitations, perform tasks and manage activities of daily living that in the past…
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Overview Outdoor enthusiasts will find much to enjoy in the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. Seattle, which is built against the backdrops of the sea and the mountains, has one of the largest parks systems in the country. Tacoma…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many Americans don’t understand vegetarian food, because they have been raised on the standard American diet, which is full of meat. At first glance, a meatless diet can seem limiting and unimaginative. However, it lets you try foods you…
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Overview For many people, Orlando equates to Disney World and Epcot Center. What is frequently overlooked is the natural beauty of the environment, along with the rich Spanish culture that runs through Orlando. Theme parks may be a fun way…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Be Your Own Nurse It is believed that one main reason for the development of keloids is underlying infection. The scar tissue is over-produced to keep the infection contained and away from healthy tissue. Therefore, while it is always…
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Ulcers are a common digestive problem. A peptic ulcer erodes the mucous membrane of the stomach and a duodenal ulcer erodes the mucous membrane of the duodenum, the top portion of the small intestine, leaving underlying tissues unprotected against gastric…
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Overview Miami in December provides a break from winter weather. With normal highs of 78 degrees F and lows of 62 degrees F and an average monthly rainfall of only 2.18 in., Miami’s December provides a collection of sunny, warm…
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The appendix is a finger-like appendage attached to the large intestine in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. A blockage may occur in the appendix, which allows bacteria to grow and begin an infection. An infected appendix, referred to…
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Estrogen is a vital female sex hormone, which the body uses for ovulation and to regulate the reproductive system. The most common reason women have low estrogen levels is because they’re going through menopause. If you’re a woman and have…
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Some of the effects of cigarette smoking occur immediately, such as the action of nicotine that smokers seek, and others accumulate gradually. As the many toxic and carcinogenic substances in tobacco harm the body, chronic diseases and acute medical emergencies…
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1. Get the Thermometer You are more likely to see gingivostomatitis in your child than in yourself. This mouth condition, which is usually caused by initial contact with the herpes simplex type 1 virus, occurs in most people during their…
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When training to gain lean muscle mass or bulk, key strategies can help you reach your goals. They involve basic nutritional information and some physiological knowledge that, when put to good use, can make your goals easier to achieve. Nutrition…
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1. Take Stock After Eating Assess how you feel after eating if you suspect you may have a hiatal hernia. This type of hernia, which occurs where your stomach and esophagus meet, causes no symptoms at all in many people….
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Overview Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that currently affects around 5.3 million Americans. It can impact several areas of the brain, and damage gets progressively worse the longer a person lives with the disorder. Damage leads to not only…
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The most common cause of an abnormal Pap smear is the presence of the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus, or HPV, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. A Pap smear checks for abnormal changes in…
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1. Go Horseback Riding Hippotherapy, a physical therapy that involves horseback riding, has been proven to improve muscle tone and coordination in a majority of children with cerebral palsy. The rhythmic movement of the horse may improve overall coordination and…
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The human body is composed of millions of cells, myriad tissues, and numerous organs; some have unique functions, other functions are coordinated, and some functions overlap. Therefore, a classification of organ systems is not definitive. For example, the endocrine system…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Recognize the Symptoms of a Folate Deficiency A folate deficiency, otherwise known as anemia, exhibits specific symptoms that doctors use to diagnose the condition. One of the main identifiers is a lack of energy that may border on lethargy….
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March 23, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Coconut oil, University of Michigan researchers note, has been used for centuries in the traditional diets of people native to tropical regions. Coconut oil, however, is one of the ingredients researchers at Southern Illinois University found unacceptable for those seeking…
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1. Apply Anti-Inflammatory Creams Using an anti-inflammatory cream that contains hydrocortisone can help heal bleeding hemorrhoids by reducing the swelling of the involved veins. Many cortisone and witch-hazel preparations are available in over-the-counter strengths. Topical medications like these can also…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview American divorce law contains substantially the same requirements for marriage dissolution, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. In addition, courts across the United States utilize similar procedures in divorce proceedings. Understanding the basics of divorce…
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Overview Oregano is popular as both a medical and a culinary herb. While many folk remedies using oregano have not been scientifically tested, it does have proven antimicrobial properties, according to Robert C. Atkins in his book “Dr. Atkins Vita-Nutrient…
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Badminton is a racket sport that needs two players for singles or four players for doubles. A net runs across the center of a rectangular court. A lightweight shuttlecock is used instead of a ball, adding the challenge of the…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy skin, nails and hair starts with what’s inside of you. Poor internal health and vitamin levels will exhibit themselves externally with symptoms like brittle nails, dry skin and lackluster hair. Bolster your natural beauty with a well-rounded diet that…
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Toning your waist requires a combination of fat-burning and muscle-building exercises. This helps you shed fat, and shapes the muscles of your abdomen — your rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and transversus abdominis. Crunches alone cannot engage all of…
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The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck, responsible for many of the body’s growth and development functions. If the thyroid isn’t working properly, chemical and hormones levels become imbalanced and body functions like metabolism and…
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