January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview The city of Akron, in northern Ohio, features a number of opportunities for outdoor fun. In the summer months, the area’s parks and trails make it easy to get some exercise and fresh air; in the winter months, hit…
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Overview Kiawah Island, South Carolina boasts pristine beaches and acres of salt marshes. Its varied habitat sustains diverse wildlife and vegetation, offering naturalists and health-conscious guests an experience that focuses on nature and well-being. The island offers sightings of many…
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January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is a great way lose weight, but there are so many different methods and techniques that it can be hard to tell which are best. Making use of highly efficient and effective exercise techniques can accelerate your fat loss…
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January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
An effective weight gainer combines optimal proteins, carbohydrates and essential fats to increase calories and promote muscular weight gain. Many trainees simply do not have time to prepare, store and intake the five to eight daily meals required to gain…
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January 18, 2014 Mental Health
Mental health treatment is often provided in mental health centers and in stand-alone psychiatric hospitals. The general medical care in these facilities is limited, and often necessitates referring the patient to another facility for treatment of physical problems. Communication between…
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1. Use Beta Blockers to Treat a Racing Heart Treat Graves’ disease, a form of hyperthyroidism, with beta blockers if your heart feels like it’s racing. A common symptom of an overactive thyroid is a very fast heartbeat, which in…
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1. Start With Arch Support Products The easiest way to treat high arch is to use orthopedic products designed to reduce the strain on the front of your foot. Insoles and braces are designed to either re-balance your body weight–so…
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When participating in track and field, one of the best choices an athlete can make is to wear footwear called spikes. They are called spikes because they have sharp metal or ceramic spikes that are screwed into the sole. Because…
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Overview Weight training is an essential component of your training program for basketball. Succeeding at the explosive sport requires an adequate amount of strength, power and speed. The National Strength and Conditioning Association recommends year-round weight training for serious basketball…
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January 18, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Coconut oil is the residue produced when dried coconut flesh is heated at a low temperature. Because it is less sensitive to heat than other oils, it is well-suited to stir frying and sautéing. You can also use coconut oil…
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Overview In many communities, bicycling is becoming more popular as an activity for adults, not just for children. Those who haven’t ridden a bike in years, or ever, may not be familiar with the rights and responsibilities of an adult…
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If you’re excited about an upcoming trip to the beach but feel less-than-thrilled about your figure, find a swimsuit to mask or improve the imperfections. Choose a swimsuit material, style or fabric pattern to flatter your body shape to divert…
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Heart rate monitors are an accurate and convenient way to tell if you are exercising hard enough. Training zones are generally broken into two general categories–moderate intensity and vigorous intensity–and both categories are defined as a percentage of your maximum…
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January 18, 2014 Women's Health
1. Assess Your Weight Determine whether your weight is a significant issue–more than just a few extra pounds to shed. Weight gain, obesity and difficulty losing weight may signal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Roughly half of all women with PCOS…
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January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
No magic ingredient exists that can remove wrinkles, lines and other signs of skin aging. You can achieve modest improvements in the look of your skin, however, with products containing active ingredients. At the same time you use anti-aging skin…
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January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Citric acid is a natural organic acid that can be found in citrus fruits and berries, and gives fruits their tart taste. The acid can also be extracted from citrus fruits for use in products such as soft drinks and…
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1. Is It a Keloid or Hypertrophic Scar? When there has been injury to the skin, either through surgery, piercing or other trauma, (such as a simple pimple or burn), the skin begins to heal itself. Normally, the scar area…
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January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Chasteberry is said to help balance women’s hormones. Some use it for PMS relief, but the overwhelming majority use it to help counter menstruation problems and reproductive complications associated with hormone imbalances and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some scientists have shown…
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1. Frequent Earaches as a Sign If you contract recurring earaches, your auditory mechanisms might not actually be the afflicted areas. Pain in the general location of the ear and cheek may be attributed to sphenoid sinus inflammation. The sphenoid…
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Whether you are a seasoned backpacker or an occasional camper, the wide selection of high-quality tents can sometimes be overwhelming. There are a number of factors to consider when purchasing your portable home away from home: size, weight, durability, water…
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Exercise balls add challenge, variety and intensity to ab exercises. The unstable surface of the ball requires the activation of more muscles to stabilize your body, which can create greater strength gains from an exercise. For most exercises, the Mayo…
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January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Step aerobics became a fitness craze in the 1980s and 1990s. The classes involve adjustable-height platforms and incorporate athletic and dance-style moves to build aerobic fitness and burn calories. Over time, step programs have become increasingly complicated, with intricate…
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Tennis has hundreds of rules, governing everything from court specifications and equipment to scoring and line calls. The Code of Conduct helps guide you when playing unofficiated matches. Knowing the basic rules that cover serving, returning and how a point…
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January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Los Angeles is well-known for the always-pleasant weather provided by sunshine nearly every single day. Well, the city is also known for the experience it provides after the sun goes down. Los Angeles at night is a city where…
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Pilates magic circles, also known as Pilates rings, are small rings made with a type of flexible steel which create resistance when pulled or pushed. They also have hand grips for comfort and ease of use. Pilates rings can be…
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January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Many diets can help you to lose weight quickly. Remember, however, that quick fixes may not provide you with a long-term weight management solution. Any successful weight loss program should include fewer calories, healthful foods and increased physical activity. Try…
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Overview When your goal is to get your body fit and in shape, working out is only half the battle. A woman’s diet must be in good shape so she gains the maximum results from her workout. Knowing which foods…
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January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Los Angeles, CA may be a metropolis best known for its fashion scene and the occasional celebrity sighting, but what aren’t as well-known are the many attractions that exist for the horticulturist, art lover, and avid outdoor enthusiast outside…
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January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is a valuable mineral that supports healthy tissue, organs and muscles. An electrolyte, potassium also promotes heart health and energy balance. According to the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI) at Oregon State University, most adolescents and adults require approximately 4,700…
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January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Grape-seed extract is a supplement made from the skin and seeds of red wine grapes. It contains what is known to be one of the most powerful antioxidants. Grape-seed extract may be useful in the treatment of hypertension and high…
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