March 22, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
A hectic lifestyle that limits relaxation time could lead to an increase in stress-related anxiety attacks. Prescription medications are available to treat symptoms of anxiety, but often patients are reluctant to experiment with these drugs, fearing addiction or side effects….
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March 22, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Throughout history, herbs have been used to treat various ailments, such as wounds, snake bite, fever, flu, diarrhea and the common cold. Today, natural and alternative health practitioners still believe in the medicinal value of herbs to treat everything from…
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Spot reducing, the process of focusing weight loss in just part of your body, isn’t possible. However, you can lose weight and focus your exercise and training on specific body parts. If you want to lose weight in your legs,…
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Infertility is a condition experienced by approximately 6.1 million people in United States, as stated by the American Pregnancy Association. It is a frustrating condition, which can be caused by a multitude of reasons in the man, woman or both….
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1. The Relationship Between Responsibility and Stress Work can be incredibly stressful, even for those on the low end of the responsibility scale. The mailroom can sometimes be as stressful as the boardroom. When there’s a lot to get done,…
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1. Get Moving to Stay Alert If you’re dealing with sleep deprivation, you’ll want to take steps to stay perky and alert. Getting the blood flowing is typically a good first step. Stand up, go for a brisk walk and…
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March 22, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Cracked, dry feet are a painful nuisance that sometimes leads to infection. If you are diabetic and have any problems with your feet, see your doctor right away, as you may be prone to serious complications. If you are not…
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1. Notice Irregular Cafe-Au-Lait Spots Unlike many other genetic disorders, McCune-Albright syndrome isn’t always apparent at birth. If, however, your child is in the approximately 50 percent of patients who present with cafe-au-lait spots (flat, brown birthmarks) these may be…
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Overview The pungent taste of bitter melon may be something that takes getting used to, but this vegetable may have beneficial health effects that override its taste. Research involving bitter melon is still ongoing, and bitter melon can induce adverse…
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March 22, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Cancer, in any form, is a devastating illness that is often treated with toxic treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These treatments are often so toxic and harmful to the body that they lead to hair loss, extreme fatigue…
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During pregnancy, your breasts become heavier and fuller than normal, which stretches the ligaments. This can cause your breasts to sag. However, such factors as aging, smoking and being overweight can have a similar effect, according to the Mayo Clinic….
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Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that exists naturally in soil, rocks and water. Decomposing uranium releases radon, which can then enter your home through cracks in the foundation, dirt floors, sump holes or other openings. Although radon exposure itself…
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In order to be considered in accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines, a drug test must detect the possible use of five illicit drugs: amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates and phencyclidines. SAMSHA also provides guidelines…
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March 22, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Forty pounds is a significant amount of weight loss, so it’s best to find a plan that will be doable for the long haul. Fad diets that promise quick weight loss may work in the short term, but weight that…
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Making up the central nervous system are the brain, spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system. The highly complex brain is the center of the nervous system, in charge of the body. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders…
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Overview Your financial history is detailed in the credit reports maintained by the credit bureaus Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. These details are combined through advanced calculations established by FICO, formally the Fair Isaac Corporation, and results in your credit score….
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March 22, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
As you age, your body slowly changes the amount of certain proteins—called collagen and elastin—being produced in the body. These substances are responsible for keeping your skin, elastic, tight and filled out. As elastin and collagen levels are reduced, your…
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Overview Bleaching teeth involves more than just regular brushing with toothpaste designed for whitening. Your teeth naturally darken as part of the aging process, and this can be more noticeable if you drink coffee, smoke or by take medications such…
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1. Start CPR Within Minutes Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person who is non-responsive due to a ventricular fibrillation is a treatment method that may be able to help save a life. Ventricular fibrillation (VF) occurs when your heart’s…
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Your face has more than 10 bones and 12 muscles. Each muscle begins to droop as you age, causing wrinkles and fine lines to become more pronounced. Additionally, hormonal changes, free-radical damage, slackened facial muscles or reduced collagen production can…
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1. Enter Physical Therapy A physical-therapy program can improve the mobility of Friedreich’s ataxia patients and help them learn to manage everyday tasks, like getting around in their homes and going to school or work. Friedreich’s ataxia is a genetic…
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March 22, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Winter in Atlanta doesn’t send locals hibernating indoors in front of a roaring fire until the cold months pass. Rather, the climate in Atlanta is mild and pleasant in the winter, allowing for outdoor fun to continue year-round. Even…
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March 22, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If your hair is damaged or grows slower than you would like, you may just need to take your vitamins. According to the Vitamins and Nutrition Center, when your body lacks certain nutrients, lackluster skin and hair often occurs.If…
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A tendon is a tough fibrous band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone and assists in moving a joint. The Achilles tendon, located at the back of the ankle, connects the calf muscles to the heel bone…
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Overview Urinary tract infections are usually caused by the colonization of the urinary tract by bacteria. Although this kind of infection is more common in women, urinary tract infections can also affect men. In general, urinary tract infections are only…
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Overview The weather in Las Vegas in November is warmer than it is in many other states, but it is cooler than it is in Vegas during the heat of the desert summer. This makes November a good time to…
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Yoga consists of a variety of poses, also referred to as postures. Postures can be performed in sitting, standing or inverted positions. Some postures lend themselves to strength and conditioning more than others. For example, the crescent lunge posture is…
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Flatulence, which is also referred to as “passing gas” or “farting,” occurs when excess gas from the digestive tract passes through the rectum. Though flatulence can be embarrassing to certain people, passing gas is a normal part of the digestive…
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also called MRSA, is an infection caused by a strain of staph bacteria that has become resistant to certain antibiotics usually prescribed to treat that infection. Patients most often acquire MRSA during hospital treatment, but people can…
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Dizziness is a common description for many different feelings, such as a feeling of spinning, whirling or the loss of your balance or orientation. You may experience dizziness as a result of many factors, including illness, motion sickness, nausea or…
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