1. Spot the Lesions Oral thrush is a mouth infection that produces distinctive lesions. If you notice white growths in your mouth, particularly if they are red underneath the surface or bleed easily, you should have your symptoms checked by…
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1. Understand the Effects of Premature Births Post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus can be caused by premature birth. The trauma of premature birth causes the ventricles in the brain to hemorrhage, which interferes with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. The fluid will then…
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January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Water is everywhere, covering the majority of the planet and making up most of your body. Water is so important that you would die within three to five days if you didn’t consume any, according to Discovery Communications online….
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The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension defines an herb as an aromatic plant that grows in the temperate growing zone. Herbs add very little nutritional value to foods, but they provide pleasing flavors and colors. Alternative medicine practitioners value some…
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January 20, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
As your body ages, the natural process of aging begins to reduce the amount of collagen and elastin produced in your skin, resulting in wrinkling and drooping. This wrinkling process can be further accelerated through spending too much time in…
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1. Look for Frequent Repetitions or Disruptions in Speech Stuttering, a common speech disorder, is often characterized by repetition or prolonging of certain syllables or consonants. If you stutter, you may also have difficulty in getting started on saying a…
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January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Price-conscious online shoppers look for the best deal. Few shopping highs compare with getting a discounted deal on something you want. Still, busy people do not have time to visit every website for price comparison. The Internet offers a…
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January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
1. Understand the Increased Risk of Cancer There is no known cure for Ataxia-Telangiectasia, so the goal of physicians is to prolong life by managing the disease’s symptoms and keeping a watchful eye for additional illnesses that are commonly associated…
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While it takes a well-rounded strength and cardio program, combined with a healthy diet, to lose enough body fat to see the muscles of the abs, there are certain exercises that can help to strengthen and develop the stomach muscles…
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Freshwater bass are plentiful game fish throughout American waterways. Striped bass, also called rockfish, is a popular fish all along the East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico and in freshwater estuaries. Bass has firm meat that lends itself to baking,…
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1. Look for Obvious Symptoms While some of the symptoms of reactive arthritis are the same as those present in other forms of arthritis, some are definitively unique. For example, joint pain, especially in the ankles and wrists, is common…
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1. Avoid Constipation at All Costs One of the easier ways to avoid developing bleeding hemorrhoids is to avoid constipation as much as you can. When you’re constipated and strain to produce stool, the veins in your anus and rectum…
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Overview Known locally as The Magic Isle, Maui is the second largest of Hawaii’s islands and, while not as populated as Oahu, is a popular destination for honeymooners, nature lovers and surfers. Maui is home to a selection of the…
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January 20, 2014 Children's Health
Your child’s entry into the toddler years offers a prime opportunity for sleep training. The Parents website claims months 12 to 16, when he is developing new speech and physical skills, is a fitting time period to teach your child…
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January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Making time for a healthy breakfast every morning is vital to your overall health. According to the book “Healthy Food for Happy Kids,” people who eat breakfast every day have more energy and are less prone to being overweight. However,…
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January 20, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Body odor describes the unpleasant smell often associated with sweating and bacteria growing on the body. By itself, sweat is odorless. When you add bacteria to the mix, they multiply rapidly, which results in a foul odor. Certain parts…
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Overview Orlando, Florida is perhaps best known for its family-friendly array of amusement parks, particularly Walt Disney World–but visiting these parks can be hard on finances for many families due to high admission prices and the extra money they have…
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January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics are a beneficial type of bacteria that aid in gut health and immune strength. There are numerous probiotic supplements on store shelves, but many people are unaware of dietary sources that provide these friendly bacteria. Any fermented food product…
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Critical thinking is something that is important for children as they learn and grow. According to Brainy Child, why, where, what and how questions stimulate a child’s thought processes and gets them thinking about solutions and answers to problems they…
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Heel pain may come and go or it may be constant. It can come on suddenly or develop gradually over time. Often, a proper diagnosis of the cause of heel pain depends on a thorough description of when and how…
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1. Quiet the Inflammation Calming the inflammation present in your body is one of the first treatments you’ll undergo when you have ulcerative colitis. In this inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers form on the lining of your colon and rectum. Two…
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Yoga is a way to stretch and strengthen the body and mind. It could also be a weight-loss alternative. Adding in a yogic diet may help you achieve your weight-loss goals more quickly. Though every weight-loss program will have different…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The Vinegar Institute estimates that people have been using vinegar for more than 10,000 years. Varieties of vinegar include white distilled, wine, cider, rice, raspberry, balsamic and pineapple. In order to avoid the high cost and harsh side effects of…
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January 19, 2014 Women's Health
Overview Menopause involves more than just the cessation of your period—it also causes interruptions in your sleep patterns. An estimated 61 percent of women ages 45 to 51 report difficulty sleeping at least one night a week, according to the…
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January 19, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview For more than 60 years, Kegel exercises have helped new mothers and other patients improve the tone of their pelvic muscles and prevent or improve problems such as urinary incontinence. This simple, quick and often effective technique is named…
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January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Most people consider pets part of the family, and mourn an animal’s death as much as a human’s. Sometimes outsiders don’t understand this. It’s hard enough to cope with the death of your “child” without people asking when you’re getting…
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January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Overview With miles of beaches, biking trails and waterways for kayaking and canoeing, Seattle features many fun–and healthy–activities. Stroll through one of the city’s many local farmers’ markets, or ride your bike through Seattle’s various neighborhoods. After a day of…
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1. Know the Difference Between Reflexology and Massage Reflexology is a healing technique during which you press the sides of your thumbs or a knuckle into specific areas of the hands or feet to stimulate healing in a different part…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The 5-Factor diet is a weight loss regimen that was designed specifically for celebrities who needed to shape up for big events. It was created by Harley Pasternak, who has a masters degree in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences….
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1. Hormone Replacement Therapy If you or your child has hypogonadism, restoring normal hormone levels is usually done through hormone replacement therapy. For males, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be administered in several different ways. Testosterone injections are done every…
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