The lower leg is made up of three distinct muscles that can be strengthen with the appropriate exercises. The tibialis anterior is located on the front of your lower leg, more commonly referred to as the shin. The gastrocnemius and…
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Vaginal odor is an embarrassing part of life that many women are forced to deal with at some point. While most vaginal odors only cause embarrassment in an intimate setting, some are more obvious. Luckily, most of the common vaginal…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, one of the easiest tools to help with making healthy food choices is the Nutrition Facts Label. The label provides information on calories, fat, protein, and vitamins and minerals, based on the suggested serving…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Smoking leads to many health disorders, ranging from frequent illnesses to life-threatening diseases. However, smoking has non-medical effects that plague smokers and nonsmokers alike throughout their lives. If worrying about the health hazards of smoking isn’t enough for smokers to…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fruits and vegetables packed with fiber should be part of your diet because they are healthy for you. According to “The New Pritikin Program,” a study of world populations proved that societies eating large quantities of fiber-rich foods had…
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The diagnosis of HIV is a two-step process. The initial screening tests, including ELISA and the rapid tests, are highly sensitive and can detect very low concentrations of anti-HIV antibodies. However, these tests are less specific and can lead to…
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March 19, 2015 Clinique Sunscreen Ingredients
There are about 20 sunscreens that Clinique markets as of 2010. All of these sunscreens use one, or multiples, of some top sunscreen agents on the market. These are listed with their concentration amounts and will contribute to the SPF…
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Seniors who participate in strength-training programs improve muscle mass and muscle function even at 90 years old, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Strength training helps improve balance and the ability to participate in daily activities. An appropriate…
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Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphocytes–white blood cells that make up a component of the blood. Non-Hodigkin’s lymphoma involves an enlargement of the lymph nodes throughout the body, which can lead to symptoms such as…
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A body ball, or stability ball, is a fun, inexpensive and highly versatile piece of exercise equipment. A body ball is a large inflatable ball with a grippable surface that can be used for a wide variety of strength and…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Weight-loss camps, commonly referred to as “fat camps,” provide structured environments that foster good nutrition and exercise. There are several well-known residential camps in California where medical personnel, certified trainers and lecturers work together to help clients learn skills to…
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Although certain chemical medications exist throughout the world for cleansing the body of parasites, many cultures still rely on herbal remedies. Some newer natural treatments, such as anti-microbials like propolis, are somewhat effective, but herbs like ipecac, garlic, wormwood and…
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The hip area is one of the most important connection points of the lower body. The hips connect to the core, stabilizing the body and also help propel the body forward when walking, running or performing any physical activity. If…
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Water aerobics are appropriate for almost every fitness level. Many land-based formats, such as Zumba and kickboxing, can be translated into a water aerobics format. Pregnant women, the obese and those with arthritis, diabetes and back problems appreciate the low-impact…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a medicinal and culinary herb native to tropical areas of southern Asia. It provides numerous health benefits, though limited scientific research regarding its effectiveness exists. In most cases, studies examining the herb were performed on…
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Types of asthma inhalers include metered dose inhalers–MDIs–or dry powder inhalers–DPIs. Aerosolized medications used to treat asthma are a crucial part of the disease-management process. According to National Jewish Health, MDIs containing rescue medications have proved to be a definite…
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Overview Kids’ activities such as soccer, baseball, basketball, football, swimming, bicycling and skateboarding require strong and flexible muscles. Good flexibility helps kids perform better in some activities and helps them avoid injuries. Yoga has become an increasingly popular way for…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Yerba mate tea is drunk throughout much of South America. Brewed from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensi shrub, it’s called mate after the mati gourd it was traditionally served in. Mate has a somewhat “sweet, sour, withered leaf-like flavor,”…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Caring for a black child’s hair can be a challenge if you are a white parent and haven’t had experience in the coarse and curly hair structure indigenous to African Americans. Parents who adopt black or biracial children often…
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A treadmill is a piece of workout equipment that allows you to run or walk while staying in one place. Walking just three hours each week is associated with lower blood pressure and increased good cholesterol levels, so it is…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Ear piercing is the most common type of body piercing. You can have your earlobes or ear cartilage pierced, and many people choose to have both. The procedure can sting a bit, but should not cause undue pain. Minimize…
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Angina, or chest pain, is caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. The three types of angina are stable, unstable and variant. Stable angina causes symptoms only with physical exertion. Unstable angina…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
You have been following a diet and exercise program and experiencing positive results—and then suddenly the scale stops moving. This weight-loss plateau happens to just about everyone who tries to lose weight. A plateau can be extremely frustrating, especially if…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The kidneys work to filter waste materials taken in by eating and drinking. Properly functioning kidneys keep people healthy by removing impurities and balancing the body’s intake of chemicals that could be harmful in large doses, such as sodium…
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Children grow faster between ages 3 and 12 than at any other time in their lives. Their overall health, confidence, physical competence, problem-solving abilities and concentration are all affected by opportunities to play outdoors, according to researchers K. Miller, M….
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Overview If cycling is a part of your fitness routine, you will inevitably have to deal with bicycle maintenance and repair. While you could simply load your bicycle onto your car and whisk it off to the bike shop for…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview According to the American Academy of Pain Management, an estimated 50 million Americans live with chronic pain caused by disease, disorder or accident. An additional 25 million suffer from acute pain from surgery or accident. Medications alone are not…
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Overview Blood clots can present as deep venous thrombosis (DVT), stroke, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction/heart attack, or damage to any organ. Clots that block the arterial blood supply or form in the venous drainage system for an organ can lead…
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Flax seed products, such as flax powder, are derived from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Consumers take flax supplements for their various potential health benefits. This includes a reduced risk of heart disease, according to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center….
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Most pregnant women are concerned with how to ensure they have a healthy pregnancy and birth. While some things are beyond the control of the mother-to-be or her doctor, many aspects of prenatal health can be controlled or influenced….
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