The captain’s chair is a staple piece of gym equipment used to train the muscles of the abs. A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise and led by Peter Francis, Ph.D., found that the captain’s chair exercise was…
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In 1982, the first hepatitis B vaccine was introduced in the United States. That year, the first official recommendations were issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The aim was to immunize children and adults who were at…
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As wonderful as it would be, it is simply not possible to snap your fingers and make your baby fall asleep. Regardless of how much the baby needs their rest, sleep is not something that can be forced. Setting up…
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Nephrolithiasis, or more commonly, kidney stones affect nearly 400,000 people a year according to Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care. Approximately 75 to 80 percent of stones are composed of calcium oxalate, with the remaining stones being composed of struvite, uric acid…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts the social relationships, communication, and interests and activities of the affected person. Occurring in an estimated one of every ninety-one persons, according to a recent study published in the October 2010 issue of…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Tortillas make dinners and snacks easy to prepare because they can be used in so many different ways. Tortillas can be used for snack wraps with ham, cheese and veggies, or as an integral part of a Spanish-themed dinner….
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The lower abdominal muscles aren’t more stubborn than the upper abdominal muscles, but they can seem that way sometimes. The actual problem is that they’re more difficult to target. Traditional abdominal exercises like the crunch and the sit-up tilt the…
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Overview Achieving a smaller midsection is a matter of removing excess fat around your stomach and waist along with an abdominal strengthening program. To flatten your stomach and trim your waist you need to combine a healthy diet, interval training…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Autism is a growing condition, with the incidence growing by 10 to 17 percent a year since the early 1990s. It is now an estimated 1.5 million Americans have an autistic disorder, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes simplex is the virus that causes genital herpes and oral herpes (cold sores). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of every 5 women and 1 out of every 9 men has contracted genital…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads, also known as comedones, form when oil, skin cells and sometimes bacteria create a plug inside one of your hair follicles. The plug itself is what forms the black dot in the center of a blackhead, since the…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Live microorganisms surround us daily. They live inside our digestive system, or even on the outside of our body. Many of these microorganisms include bacteria and yeasts that help to fight off bad bacteria, strengthen our immune system or…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Most breads are made with wheat, barley or rye. These ingredients contain gluten, which most people don’t have a problem digesting. People with celiac disease, however, experience a rare reaction to these foods. In celiac patients, the body’s immune system…
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1. Set Goals for Teaching Pre-Natal Yoga Prenatal yoga is rapidly becoming the thing to do during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga helps tone muscles during pregnancy, keeping women healthier. It also teaches women how to breathe and meditate, which are important…
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Angelica sinensis, more commonly known as Dong quai, has a long history as an herbal remedy in Asia, where it grows naturally in the mountain regions. Chinese medicine uses Dong quai for treating problems involved with women’s reproductive systems, according…
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Medicinal plants and herbal remedies have a long history of use that dates back thousands of years. Many of today’s pharmaceutical drugs are based on herbal remedies. Clinical trials of these medicinal herbs separate the facts from the fiction, and…
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People often neglect their forearms when they lift weights. It’s easy to concentrate too much on the showier muscles, like the biceps and shoulders, and neglect the smaller muscle groups. Forearm muscles, however, enable you to move your elbows, wrists,…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
As skateboarding has matured and gained popularity, tricks have become the mainstay for the sport. The progression of complex and daring tricks from skateboarding stars such as Rodney Mullen, Ryan Sheckler and Tony Hawk has driven skateboarders to challenge themselves…
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Abortion can be an elective or sometimes a medically necessary procedure. Society often underestimates the emotional problems that plague the would-be mothers and families following an abortion, according to “Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing” by Gloria Leifer. Abortion is…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Although women on average tend to develop heart disease a decade later than men, the Mayo Clinic reports that more females than males die of heart disease each year. Because heart disease symptoms in women can be more subtle, victims…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview African-American skin is sensitive and requires special care. Some skin conditions, such as ingrown hairs, are common in African-Americans and can lead to other problems, such as permanent scarring. Proper care minimizes the risk of suffering from dermatological conditions….
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The digestive system consists of more than the mouth, stomach and intestines. The secretion of digestive juices and enzymes from digestive organs such as the liver and pancreas affect the breakdown of food in the digestive process. The gallbladder stores…
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Overview Exercise bikes and treadmills are, according to the website Exercise Equipment Review, the two most popular machines purchased for home gyms. There are several types of exercise bikes–upright stationary bikes, recumbent stationary bikes, spinning bikes such as those used…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Be Part of Something Special Serving more than 2.5 million athletes around the world, Special Olympics is unique in its goal of providing athletic opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. The success of the organization relies heavily on its…
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Kava kava (Piper methysticum) is an herb with medicinal properties. It has been used in the Pacific Islands for centuries as an alcohol-like beverage and is valued today for its relaxing effects. Like all herbs and supplements, kava kava can…
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Overview A balanced workout routine should always include elements of aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility, but most routines focus on aerobics and neglect the latter two elements, according to the American Council of Exercise. By choosing exercises that work…
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Overview According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a new study conducted by the University of Florida found that women are more likely to maintain a successful home exercise program compared with a group program. Get started by creating…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
For some, alcoholism is a chronic disease; it is not just a habit that they can quit. As the Mayo Clinic explains, it is a physical dependence, one that develops gradually. As time progresses, it changes some of the chemicals…
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Inversion machines are designed to tilt your body into a head-down position to help reverse the usual stresses that gravity places on us. Inversion therapy is commonly used for the treatment of back and neck problems because the inverted position…
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If acid from your stomach abnormally flows backward into your esophagus, you can develop signs of heartburn. Heartburn signs that emerge more than twice each week can be indicative of a more severe medical problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease…
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