Hypertension or blood pressure affects up to 50 million people in the United States. The target blood pressure for patients with renal disease and diabetes is 130/80 mm Hg or less. The exact cause of hypertension is unknown, but it…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
The abdominal region seems to be one of the first places people notice weight gain. Reducing fat in this region only (spot reduction) may not be possible, according to the American Council on Exercise. Combining an aerobic workout with abdominal…
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1. Enjoy a PCOS Diet Create your own healthy and delicious PCOS diet. Strive for balance. Don’t load up or skimp on carbohydrates. Fill your plate with crisp veggies, whole grains like barley or bulgar and beans with chopped cilantro…
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Overview Located in the southern area of the state of Nevada, Las Vegas provides a variety of activities including hiking, education and family-friendly options. Whether you’re traveling to explore the famous strip for the very first time, go hiking in…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Rooibos gained literary renown in Alexander McCall Smith’s 1999 novel “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.” But this tea–pronounced royboss–has long been a favorite in southern Africa, and it’s now popular in many other parts of the world as well….
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1. Full Face Protection Concussions and other head injuries are common in BMX racing, but wearing a helmet can decrease your risk of serious injury. A full-face BMX helmet not only protects you from concussions, but can also keep your…
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The non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD)–marketed under the brand name ParaGard in the United States–is a type of birth control that is inserted directly into a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy. This method of contraception releases copper, which causes the uterus…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Soy milk is a beverage made from the liquid of strained soy beans and may have sugar, flavorings and other ingredients added for flavor and consistency. The average consumer considers soy milk safe and healthy, and some may view soy…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Exercise is an essential component of any fat-loss plan. Regular workouts are important to burn calories and keep your metabolism high. For best results, it’s important that you make the most of your time in the gym. A few easy…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Binge eating disorder is a complex illness that can have dramatic influence on a person’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors and physical wellness. It involves binging episodes, during which a person eats exorbitant amounts of food. Binge episodes are typically emotionally driven…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Vinegar has an extraordinary range of practical, proven applications: It is a common cooking ingredient, a powerful cleaning solution, part of numerous home remedies and even an effective hair-care agent. Homemade, vinegar-based hair treatments are all-natural alternatives to expensive shampoos…
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To get rounder and fuller buttocks, you need to improve your posture and increase muscle definition. When training your hips, be sure to integrate them with the rest of the body because connective tissue called fascia binds together your muscles,…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Breasts are composed primarily of fatty tissue and mammary glands encased in fragile, stretchy skin. The breasts themselves cannot be physically changed by exercise, other than the impact of gaining or losing additional body fat. However, strengthening the supporting chest…
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Many simple and easy yoga exercises can help you tone your legs. The Women’s Heart Foundation adds that yoga can also improve muscle strength and flexibility. Take yoga exercises to a challenging but not painful place. Breathe deeply through the…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview The international success of Zumba, a Latin aerobic dance exercise, attests to the fact participants feel exhilarated enough to look forward to their next class and return regularly to achieve significant, measurable weight loss. Zumba classes provide you with…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diarrhea is a common digestive disorder that happens to most people; stools are no longer well formed and become temporarily loose and watery. Acute diarrhea is caused by viruses, bacteria, intolerance to specific foods or side effects of medications. Most…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Facial skin care issues plague people of all ages. A proper skin care routine is most effective in keeping skin smooth and free of blemishes and wrinkles. Most facial skin care remedies are effective and easy to use, but they…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
There are several options when selecting a water filtering or purification device for backpacking. Some important things to keep in mind are weight, volume of water you can filter in a given time, size of the unit and ease of…
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Fitness balls are a common sight at gyms and fitness facilities. You may find them in the stretching room, the group fitness area, or stacked discreetly at the side of the free-weight area. You can use fitness balls as a…
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Prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men over age 50 in the United States, according to the Merck Manual, affects around 219,000 men each year and was responsible for around 27,000 deaths in 2007. The prostate, a walnut-sized gland…
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The Swiss exercise ball is a tool used to incorporate balance and stability into a workout. The ball uses an act-react principle which strengthens the core muscles. When an imbalance occurs, the body responds by contracting the opposing muscles to…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Cymbalta is a brand-name prescription medication available to treat mental depression and other disorders. The medication is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs), according to the Mayo Clinic….
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Chronic venous insufficiency, which may be due to varicose veins or other causes, is a condition in which your veins have trouble sending blood from your legs back to your heart. It can result in aches, swelling, itching, cramping, skin…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 23 million Americans, including 7 million children, according to the American Lung Association. The exact cause of asthma is not clearly understood, but it is a result of many contributing factors…
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Kelnor (ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription oral contraceptive indicated to prevent pregnancy in women. This medication works by inhibiting the release of eggs from the ovaries, a monthly event in females referred to as ovulation. Before choosing…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The key to walleye fishing in the fall is knowing where the walleyes gather and being able to match the pace of your jigging to the sluggish pace of the fish. Autumn walleye fishing requires more patience than walleye fishing…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
It is estimated 1.5 million Americans have an autistic disorder, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism is being called an epidemic by some, and since the early 1990’s, the incidence of autism has grown…
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Overview Pulse rate, or heart rate, is the measurement of how many times a heart beats in a minute. Measuring your child’s heart rate can help determine the health, wellness and fitness of your child. Heart rate, when abnormal, is…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The “mother” of apple cider vinegar is a layer produced by bacteria during the fermentation process of the apples, and is rich in minerals and nutrients. Filtered apple cider vinegar does not contain the “mother” and will not have the…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Massage therapy is a type of physical therapy in which a trained practitioner uses manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body in order to normalize their function, reducing pain and stiffness. It may be used as a…
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