Overview Many people think of dietary cholesterol when they hear the word cholesterol, and most people are aware that they should not consume too much. However, cholesterol plays many vital roles in the human body’s functions. Every human and animal…
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Overview Infectious diseases are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, and many of the contagions responsible are passed from one person to another by unclean hands, according the MicrobeWorld website. Cleaning your hands is extremely important to…
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1. Understand Soft Tissue Infections Doctors have identified three major categories of foot infections: soft tissue, bone and diabetes-related infections. The soft tissue infection type is the most common, and include infestations of fungus or bacteria in the skin, ligaments,…
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Overview Located slightly left of the middle of your chest, your heart is a four-chambered pump that keeps blood moving throughout your body. The heart, like every other muscle in your body, needs exercise to keep it fit, strong and…
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Many people who want to exercise, get in shape and be healthy often start exercise routines with the best intentions. However, exercise is often considered work, not fun, and once the initial few pounds have been shed and it’s time…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Excess belly fat is a cause of concern for many Americans. For some, this is the first place that shows their weight gain and the last place they will lose it. Excess belly fat can put you at risk for…
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March 19, 2015 High Blood Sugar Foods to Avoid
For most people, the body regulates blood sugar levels when foods are eaten. For people with diseases such as diabetes, the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels efficiently, so blood sugar levels can become dangerously high after eating certain foods….
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1. Get Enough Activity People with dysthymia are chronically depressed. This depression is usually mild to moderate, and it is there all the time. Feelings of tiredness and disinterest in social activities are common in people with dysthymia, and the…
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Overview Calluses have many different causes, says the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine. They most often form on the bottom–or the ball–of the foot due to pressure caused by shoes that fit improperly, as well as…
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1. Test for the Presence of Protein in Urine The first step in preventing proteinuria, a condition in which the urine contains abnormal amounts of protein that can impair kidney function, is to determine the existing protein levels in your…
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A cough may cause symptoms of a tight chest, chest congestion, throat irritation and pain in the chest. If you are suffering from a cough, it may be caused by the flu or the common cold, the croup, bronchitis, allergies,…
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1. Get Away From the Animal If you can identify the animal immediately, that can be helpful, but don’t waste time searching for it. Get to safety first and tend to the injury. Searching for the animal may waste precious…
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March 19, 2015 What Are the Causes of Anaphylactic Shock?
If you experience anaphylactic shock, the severe allergic reaction can frighten you and even be life threatening if not treated aggressively. Your immune system overreacts to the trigger factor with histamine release, breathing problems, facial swelling, tightening of the chest…
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The North American Sauna Association states that a sauna is a small room that reaches temperatures between 150 and 190 degrees F. A dry sauna uses less steam to heat the room while a wet sauna produces a great deal…
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Baseball is one of the most popular youth sports in the United States. Considered America’s pastime, baseball is also a relatively easy sport to learn. But to excel, even at an early age, it takes a lot of practice and…
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March 19, 2015 Kettlebell Exercises for Fighters
Kettlebell training provides combat athletes full-body strength, power, and balance without gaining excessive muscle mass that may impede their performance. Combat sports, such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sanda kung fu, and muay thai kickboxing, all require different techniques and skills, yet…
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Overview Although it may be impossible to keep your child from accidentally spilling her milk or getting spaghetti sauce on her face while she’s eating dinner, it is possible to teach your child manners by example. By encouraging your child…
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March 19, 2015 What Are the Benefits of Jumping Ropes?
While you may consider jumping rope a children’s game, the activity provides a number of health benefits for all ages. Jumping rope requires the use of a number of muscles in the body, including the arms for turning the jump…
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1. Look After Your Nutrition If you suffer from cystic fibrosis, you have lowered levels of important pancreatic enzymes reaching your small intestines to aid in digestion. Thus, you have difficulties maintaining a healthy body weight and getting enough nutrients,…
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Overview Herbs and spices are plant substances that can be used to season the foods you eat. According the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, herbs are the leaves used from plants grown in temperate climates, while spices come from the…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight loss occurs when you expend more calories than you consume each day. While this seems simple, it turns out that there are many ways calories are used by the body. In general, since fat is nothing more than…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Eat Fresh, Whole Foods For years now, we’ve been counting calories, restricting fat and watching our carbs. Most of us, though, haven’t a clue (and sometimes not even a concern) about how much sodium we actually take into our…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Women usually grow unwanted facial hair when the levels of male hormones, called androgens, are too high in her body or if her hair follicles are especially sensitive to androgens. Different medical conditions or factors can cause facial hair to…
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Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause discomfort and make going to the bathroom a hassle. A urinary tract infection will not clear up on its own and must be cured with medicine prescribed by your doctor. It is best…
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March 19, 2015 Walking Tips to Lose Weight
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For people who are trying to lose weight, walking is one way to get in the 60 to 90 minutes of exercise each day recommended by the American College of Sports…
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Sprinters require a quick reaction time, tremendous coordination and excellent footwork. Drills, including uphill sprints and downhill sprints, are only a couple of the drills that sprinters incorporate into their workouts to get their best time possible. Hill Sprints Running…
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1. Avoid Drier Climates and Central Heating/Cooling Dry skin, also known as ichthyosis, can be inherited, acquired or caused by underlying medical conditions. Residing in either cold climates or extremely hot, dry ones can make your skin drier. Also, central…
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March 19, 2015 Which Exercises Are Best for Building Muscle?
When it comes to exercises for building muscle, you have two options–compound and isolation. With isolation exercises, one focus muscle and one joint are involved. With compound exercises, more than one muscle is activated. For that reason, compound exercises are…
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March 19, 2015 The Best Workout Routines for Muscle Gain
If you work out to build large muscles or improve your strength, you will need to gain additional muscle. While any workout routine involving strength training exercises may provide some benefit in this regard, all routines are not created equal….
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The Body Shop is a retail chain that specializes in skin care products. Its Vitamin E Moisture Cream is designed to fight dry skin with the key ingredients lanolin, sorbitol and vitamin E. Along with the standard components of water,…
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