March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
During the course of a game, a basketball team is allowed to have five players on the court at any given time. Each of the five players is assigned to a standard position and is responsible for a different aspect…
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Disorders or medical issues involving stomach acid reflux can be rather painful for the patient, especially in extreme cases. While many acid reflux disorders can be treated effectively with proper medication, patients can also benefit from practicing one of the…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Boxing is a sport that demands strength, quickness, power and conditioning. However, the single-most important factor in boxing may be reaction time and the ability to demonstrate excellent reflexes. Simply put, in order to survive in the boxing ring —…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Merck Manuals, an online medical library, reports that kidney cancer accounts for more than 2 to 3 percent of all cancers in adults in the United States. Men are 50 percent more likely to have kidney cancer than women. Smoking…
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The goal of therapy for high blood pressure, hypertension, is to maintain a blood pressure of less than 140/90 and even less in people with diabetes and kidney disease according to the National Heart Lung Blood Institute. When patients are…
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Overview The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (comprising the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system, which is made up of all other nerves. The peripheral nerves are very fragile and easily damaged….
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Many people, especially women, want their butts to look good. Low-rise jeans, string thongs and paper-thin hot pants all point to the emphasis people put on having a tight, contoured backside. While exercises alone won’t create the perfect shape, contouring…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Red clover is a plant found primarily in meadow and prairie regions where water drainage is poor. It is widely used for livestock grazing in parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It’s also used to treat people for…
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1. Don’t Leave Me Alone People with borderline personality disorder have an intense fear of being abandoned. They will go to great lengths to avoid being left alone, such as wanting to be included in every trip or grilling people…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who battled the disorder. According to the online medical library Merck Manuals, ALS is a common type of motor neuron disorder, or MND, that…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The term “dual diagnosis” is used when a person suffers from a mental health condition and a substance abuse problem. The dual diagnosis of depression and alcoholism might greatly impair functioning and damage relationships. With the proper treatment and…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview They say that the youth is wasted on the young, but just because you’re getting older does not have to mean that pain and illness are inevitable. Individuals spend thousands of dollars on cosmetics and fashion to make them…
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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. There are several types, including acute bacterial, chronic bacterial and nonbacterial. Pain and difficulty urinating are the most frequent symptoms. It is important to get prostatitis diagnosed and treated. Conventional treatments include…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes is a virus affecting the oral, genital and other areas of the body. The three types of herpes are Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex 1 and Herpes Simplex 2. There is no cure for herpes. Once transmission has occurred, the…
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Headache is the most common symptom of brain tumors. Although the brain itself feels no pain, other structures including blood vessels, the covering of the brain, and nerves in the head produce pain in response to pressure or displacement caused…
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Drawing blood or starting intravenous infusions starts with venipuncture, the placement of a needle in a vein. Done improperly, venipuncture can result in infection, stress for the patient, bruising or blood collection under the skin and pain. It’s not possible…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Before each baseball game begins, each coach will give the umpire a lineup card. Originally, the lineup card consisted of nine players, but since 1973, American League teams have been allowed to put 10 players on the lineup card. The…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne occurs when the pores in the skin become blocked by sebum, an oil that occurs naturally. This blockage can cause pores to become inflamed and erupt into pustules. Hormonal acne is most common during adolescence, when the increase…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cancer refers to an unrelenting growth of cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also known as malignant cells. MedlinePlus indicates that sunlight, tobacco, viruses, radiation and mushrooms can lead to cancer. Signs of cancer include unintentional weight loss, night…
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Overview Being disabled doesn’t mean you are stuck with being overweight. While a disability may limit the type of physical activity you can do, there are still a number of ways you can lose weight. By concentrating on the things…
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Overview Cholesterol generally increases with age. You have “excellent protection” against heart disease if your cholesterol level is 210mg/dL and you are age 60 or older, reports “Controlling Cholesterol.” However, you are at high risk of heart disease if your…
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When planning a party for kids, it goes without saying that they’re certain to get hungry. However, because they’re so busy enjoying themselves, they’ll want foods that are easy to pick up and eat without creating a mess or distracting…
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Jealousy stems from the human compulsion to defend a relationship against an assumed danger. In some instances, jealousy expresses itself as a rational form of action, such as when a man grows angry at a friend who makes a pass…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads form when pores become blocked. The plug, which is usually made up of dead, dried skin cells, sebum (the oil produced in hair follicles) and dirt, turns black when exposed to air. Blackheads can form just about anywhere…
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A physio ball goes by other names, such as exercise ball, stability ball, fitness ball and balance ball. You inflate this fitness tool to a diameter that ranges from 55 to 75cm, in 10cm increments. You can use the ball…
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You can alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat by using some common household items. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) website states the sore throat stemming from a common cold should be differentiated from that of…
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According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, there are over 80 identified autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the body attacks healthy cells and tissue, mistakenly thinking they are infections or unhealthy cells. Autoimmune diseases and disorders are diagnosed in…
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Overview OneTouch manufactures blood glucose meters for individual use in the home setting. By checking blood sugar frequently, diabetics are able to monitor their blood sugar trends related to eating, exercise and stress. OneTouch meters are simple to use and…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The Mediterranean diet is not one specific diet, but an eating style that focuses on specific types of foods that are considered healthier than others. Seafood, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like olive…
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Overview Antioxidants, commonly found in fruits and vegetables, have been shown to have beneficial long-term health effects. Additionally, some studies conclude that antioxidants can slow or prevent the onset of cancer. For these reasons, antioxidants are widely recommended to be…
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