Many different substances are marketed as supplements that can help develop lean muscle mass. Research has not conclusively validated many of these claims. Further, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act passed in 1994 allows supplement companies to operate with…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The ability to tie knots is an essential skill for many anglers. Fishing line requires knots to holds sinkers, hooks, jigs and swivels to the line, in addition to other objects. Depending on what you are trying to tie, the…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from a palm tree that grows in tropical regions of the world, including Africa, India and Malaysia. Its usefulness in both personal and commercial applications as a cooking oil and ingredient in…
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Getting pregnant isn’t easy, even under the best of circumstances. In any given month, only 15 to 20 percent of couples under age 35 actively trying to get pregnant achieve their goal. Over a one year period, 85 percent will…
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Your abs are made up of three major muscles, all of which must be trained to achieve a flat, toned midsection. Your rectus abdominus, which is responsible for the six pack, is the muscle that runs along the front of…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview A mole is a lesion on the surface of your skin and is composed primarily of nevus cells. These cells have a high concentration of melanin, which gives the mole a dark color. Moles typically have a raised surface…
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A painful eye can result from disease inside of the eye, on the surface or around the outside. The eye may be red or swollen, or may appear normal. Pain in the eye can indicate a vision threatening problem, or…
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When it comes to training the stomach muscles, barbells are not generally the tool of choice. They are generally used for power exercises like bench presses and deadlifts. But, there are actually a number of ab specific exercises that can…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol withdrawal is a spectrum of conditions ranging from mild tremors to life-threatening delerium tremens, or DTs. Alcohol works as a sedative and, as a consequence of chronic alcohol…
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The Russian kettlebell can be used to strengthen your entire body, but most kettlebell exercises center on your core muscles and their ability to transfer force. The circular-shaped kettles of iron were used by circus strongmen and other masters of…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gherig’s disease, is a condition that damages the motor neurons of the patient’s nervous system. The disease only affects motor neurons so only muscles are affected. Initial symptoms of the nerve damage are subtle…
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Possessing a distinct and easily recognizable medicinal aroma, many over-the-counter cold remedies and oral care products such as Listerine mouthwash utilize eucalyptus oil. Aromatherapist Patricia Davis writes that eucalyptus oil has antibacterial and antiviral properties while Medline Plus, a publication…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
You don’t have to invest in expensive weight-loss plans or lock yourself into a gym membership just to lose a few pounds. The American Academy of Family Physicians indicates that to lose 2 pounds a week, you just need to…
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Broadening the shoulders, or deltoids, can be difficult for some people. The traditional mass exercises for the shoulders do not work for everyone. Of the three deltoid heads, the side, or medial, head gives the shoulders that wide look. The…
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Abortion, as defined by the Better Health Channel, is the deliberate induction of a miscarriage. Abortion procedures can be divided into procedures done during the first trimester (12 weeks) of pregnancy and procedures done after the first trimester. During the…
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Sore muscles and joints are common. Arthritis can affect the joints, leaving them sore and inflamed. Sports injuries occur and can leave muscles feeling strained and overworked. A sprain occurs when a ligament that connects two bones together is stretched…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview When dirt, oil and dead skin cells clog the hair follicles of the skin, acne-causing bacteria multiply and cause inflammation. This results in the formation of pimples, cysts and acne blemishes. Tretinoin, also known as Retin-A and Avita, treats…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Most women get acne, typically starting when they are teenagers, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Because hormone fluctuations often drive acne, women can suffer from the skin disorder in adulthood when they become pregnant or if…
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The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are the size of your fist and sit in the middle of your back. The function of your kidneys is to filter and remove waste products and extra water from your body. These…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
If you are exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus–commonly called HIV–you can develop primary HIV symptoms two to six weeks after you become infected. People with primary HIV, also called acute HIV, will not test positive for the infection using…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview If your baby looks like she has dandruff in her hair, this is a condition called cradle cap, a type of seborrhea that affects infants. Mayo Clinic experts believe that one factor that can cause cradle cap is the…
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When looking to build calf muscles, first determine what type of equipment you’re going to use. Free weights, body weight and exercise machines can all provide appropriate exercises to sufficiently train calf muscles. Seated Calf Raises Seated calf raises are…
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Active neck range-of-motion exercises are a simple, gentle and effective method of reducing muscle tension in your neck and upper back and improving your neck flexibility. They should be an important component in your home stretching routine. A study in…
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Watching a baby grow and develop over the first year is amazing and exciting for parents and family members. Though babies are unique in how they develop as individuals, there are certain guidelines that help track developmental milestones. It’s important…
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White blood cells support the immune system and fight off infections. From time to time, some people experience a drop in white blood cell levels. Low white blood cells usually prove indicative of an infection in the body or a…
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An unmotivated child can make you feel like a failure when it comes to parenting. A child who has no aspirations or goals in life and would rather stay home and sleep in than do well in school is likely…
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Overview Resistance training is a method of working out where an overload is applied to your muscles with the view of improving their condition. You will also hear resistance training being referred to as strength training or weight training. Whatever…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Rails allow snowboarders to practice their jumps, twists, and turns. Before building your own snowboard rail, consider its location–optimally, the rail should be placed on private property. But if the rail is to go on public grounds, make sure…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Losing 60 pounds is a great accomplishment. Although you will be tested physically and emotionally, you will be rewarded with a new body and be an inspiration to others. Gradually losing the weight through diet and exercise will reduce…
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Abdominal strength exercises improve the appearance and function of the entire body. Strong abdominals also help decrease instances of back pain and injury. Hundreds of abdominal exercises exist; most are variations of basic exercises. Perform these exercises three times per…
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