March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Painting your own goalie mask is an extraordinary task. Achieving the look, spirit and polish of an NHL mask requires great artistic talent, steady hands, patience and dedication to the task. However, if you can accomplish it yourself, your…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview While wrinkles on skin are a natural part of the aging process, certain areas tend to be more prone to these changes. Skin around the eyes, lips and on the neck seems to be more sensitive to the ravages…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Also known as open comedones, blackheads occur when oil, sebum, dirt and dead skin cells build up in the pores and create a plug. When the plug is exposed to the air, the area turns black, which gives the blackhead…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is caused by a virus that affects the respiratory system. The flu generally isn’t a serious illness unless you have a pre-existing disease that compromises your immune system—then rarely it may require hospitalization…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that can lead to problems at school and work and maintaining healthy relationships. When someone also struggles with alcoholism, the person’s problems and need for treatment intensify. Unlike depression…
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Overview According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Hatha Yoga is the yoga practiced the most in the United States. Hatha is a physical form of yoga involving certain postures and breath work designed to prepare the body for…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) are also called sexually transmitted infections, according to Planned Parenthood. The more common term is STDs, even when there is no sign of disease. These diseases are spread from one person to another during sexual contact,…
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Achieving a healthy lifestyle as an older adult starts with exercise. Staying active and engaging in fitness programs can have a positive impact on physical, mental and emotional well-being. Physical activity reduces aches and pains; improves balance, posture, strength and…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
A healthy diet is an important part of a weight-loss program. Eating a healthy diet doesn’t mean you are going to have eat tiny portions of tasteless foods. It also doesn’t mean you will stay hungry all day long. Choosing…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tuberculosis, or TB, is an illness caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It normally affects the lungs, but other organ systems can also be involved. There were an estimated 12,904 cases of tuberculosis in the U.S. in 2008,…
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A hip replacement may be performed if a hip becomes diseased with arthritis or has been injured or broken. When medication and use of a cane or walker don’t relieve the pain, hip replacement surgery may be the best option,…
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Heartburn is a common symptom that causes an abnormal burning sensation to develop within the upper portion of the stomach or chest. This symptom occurs when acid from the stomach abnormally flows backwards up into the esophagus or throat. If…
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Individuals wishing to get stronger, develop more coordination and increase stability and flexibility as well as develop strong, healthy muscles can easily exercise at home. Exercising at home doesn’t require any special equipment and can be done with your own…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes simplex is a contagious virus, affecting millions of Americans every year, according to Herpes Online. Two main types of herpes exist, herpes simples 1 (HSV1) and simplex 2 (HSV2). Herpes simplex 1 causes outbreaks on the mouth, while herpes…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means that the body mistakes parts of itself for a foreign invader and initiates an attack. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, the synovial lining, or the lining in your joints, is affected. This…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Racquetball is an aggressive and athletic sport that is dependent on quickness, speed and creativity. Players are required to hit the ball to the front wall and then retrieve it and hit it back before it bounces a second time….
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview If you’re tired of dieting and depriving yourself of your favorite foods in order to lose weight, don’t despair. Making small but permanent changes in your eating habits is a lot more effective to lose weight and keep it…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Corns and warts are unsightly, sometimes uncomfortable and nearly always a nuisance. Some removal treatments are painful, and include freezing of or injection of caustic chemicals into warts, and surgical removal of corns. Thankfully, a viable option exists in…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Blushing is characterized by redness that occurs on the top of the chest, face or neck, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). It happens rapidly and for many different reasons, both physical and psychological. Blushing occurs when the…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a compound that enjoys widespread use as a treatment for acne and other skin conditions. BPO is also used by the food industry, in hair bleaching products and as a polymerization agent. There has been…
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March 20, 2015 Rules of Tennis Scoring
In tennis, “love” means nothing—literally. That scoring quirk and others can lead to confusion if you’re used to playing sports where one point equals, well, one point. Learning how to keep score, including switching sides of the court and net,…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Visceral fat, or belly fat, is a kind of deep fatty tissue found deep within your abdomen. It is different from subcutaneous fat, which is found just under your skin. Stomach fat is a health risk and is linked…
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Getting along with family members can be a challenge. Each individual has a different personality and a unique way of looking at the world. Divergent views can clash and create a volatile dynamic within any household. Maintaining a spirit of…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Even though weight comes off the entire body during weight loss attempts, the butt in most women and some men seems to be the most difficult area in which to lose weight, according to the American Council on Exercise. A…
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Epileptic seizures refer to a medical condition in which abnormal electrical activity takes place within the brain. Typical signs of an epileptic seizure include violent convulsions, staring spells and loss of consciousness. In some instances, epileptic seizure sufferers may develop…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Millions of people in the United States and around the world are overweight or obese, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Each time you consume a calorie that your body doesn’t need for energy, it is stored…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Historically, there were originally very few differences between boots worn for the game of soccer and those worn for rugby. Only during the early to mid 20th century did the soccer and rugby boot really begin to evolve and…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Approximately 60 million Americans suffer some form of baldness, according to Hair Loss Talk, an online resource and support group dedicated to hair loss concerns. While such problems generally strike men older than 50, anyone can suffer from bald…
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Pregnant women may begin to worry if a baby is still in the breech–bottom or feet down–position late in the pregnancy. A C-section is often necessary to delivery infants that are in the breech position as this can make natural…
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Ankle weights are fitness tools that get fastened to your lower legs to create resistance while working out. Ankle weights are used in walking or running to increase the intensity. However, doing so can change your normal gait, which may…
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