January 16, 2014 Children's Health
Overview The psychological treatment approach of behavior modification aims to change behavior through the use of positive or negative reinforcement and punishment. This technique focuses on observable, describable and measurable behaviors, manipulating the antecedents and consequences of behavior to increase…
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Overview A positive pregnancy test causes a range of emotions from excitement to worry about the costs involved. With rising health insurance costs, many families choose to go without or choose lesser coverages to reduce the costs. Health care coverage…
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Two factors make weight machines popular in commercial and home gyms: safety and potential. Lifting with free weights always presents the risk of dropping the weight and causing injury. Weight machines were engineered to prevent these injuries. Weight machines also…
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January 16, 2014 Children's Health
Dating can be both stressful and exhilarating at the same time. The process of finding someone whose company you enjoy, asking them out—or waiting to be asked out—and going on that first date creates a whole myriad of emotions. Working…
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1. Listen for Sudden Ringing in the Ears The beginning of a Meniere’s disease vertigo attack often starts with tinnitus. You may spot the ringing of the ears without noticing any apparent cause. As the ringing intensifies, you may start…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
A combination of diet and exercise can you help you kick start a fat-reduction program, but be aware that “spot-reducing,” the targeted loss of body fat in certain locations like the belly or the thighs, really can’t be done. The…
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If you are new to working out, a top-rated home workout DVD can help you get started. Your own body weight and comfortable clothes combine with the DVD’s instructions can get you started toward a more toned physique. Fitness magazines…
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Overview Because of the side effects associated with many prescription pain relief drugs, finding relief from pain can be a real pain in itself. Such side effects may include constipation, nausea, blurred vision and difficulty urinating, according to the CancerHelp…
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The levator scapulae, sternocleidomastoid and trapezius are the main muscles that comprise the neck. The “traps” are the largish muscles that bridge the gap between your neck and shoulders. The levator scapulae runs down the back side of the neck…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Dry, cracked feet are a common problem, especially during the dry winter months and for those with diabetes or circulatory problems, according to ePodiatry. Most cracks occur on the heels, as this area tends to be more dry than the…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Organic foods, those produced without synthetic chemicals, are becoming increasingly popular as families look to reduce their exposure to hazardous substances. Because babies and children are more sensitive to pesticides and other chemicals commonly used to produce food, some…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamins can help to maintain healthy looking skin, as well as aid in the healing process of cuts, scrapes and burns. Certain vitamin deficiencies can lead to skin problems, such as legions or dry skin. The recommended daily intake of…
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1. Compare Your Child’s Tooth Formation With the Average If you’re worried that a child’s tooth formation is delayed, you can compare his development with that of the average child. The first teeth to emerge are usually the lower incisors,…
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Experts from trusted sources such as “Baby Center” and “Yoga Journal” recommend yoga for mothers-to-be for numerous reasons, including keeping the body and mind healthy and relaxed, and providing tools to deal with pregnancy, labor and parenting. If you are…
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The inner thigh muscles, known as the adductor longus, brevis and magnus muscles, run along the inside of the upper leg from the knee to the pelvis. Because tightening and toning this muscle group requires you to move your legs…
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1. Get to a Hospital As soon as you suspect that you might have an arterial embolism, you need to go to the hospital. A blockage of the arteries is a very serious matter, and can lead to tissue damage,…
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Overview Strength training was once thought of as a “manly” activity and was avoided by most women, especially those wanting to lose weight. Common misconceptions about strength training made many women wary of setting foot in a weight room. Strength…
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A well-planned fitness program should include aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility. Strength-training equipment like fitness machines and dumbbells are among the oldest equipment used for strength training. Stretch bands are another way to strengthen the muscles of the body….
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1. Humidity Helps Clear Airways Irritated mucous membranes and clogged airways can cause sinus headaches. Heavy mucus production and a thick nasal discharge put pressure on the sinuses, causing headache pain. Moisture relieves this pressure in several key ways. If…
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The body holds fat cells in the abdominal area, according to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance.” Burning these fat cells means combining cardiovascular exercise, strength training moves and eating a healthy diet. Cardio exercise allows the…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Retinol is a type of vitamin A that has general nutritional benefits and health benefits for the skin and eyes, in particular. While vitamin A supplements or prescription medications made from retinol may be taken for a variety of…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Humidify Dry Indoor Air Making sure your skin gets enough moisture will alleviate many of the problems caused by xerosis (dry skin). This will also help prevent the problem from recurring or getting worse. One easy way to do…
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January 16, 2014 Las Vegas Divorce Law
Overview A couple going through a divorce in Las Vegas often has to deal with much more than simply terminating the marriage. Spousal support, or alimony, child support, child custody and the division of marital property are all issues which…
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Overview Peanut butter and jelly are considered high-calorie foods because many calories are concentrated in small amounts of both foods. The calories in peanut butter and jelly are mainly from fat and carbohydrate. As part of a balanced diet, a…
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Time for Change defines a carbon footprint as the total amount of greenhouse gases produced, directly or indirectly, to support human activities. These greenhouse gases contribute to global warming and are typically expressed in the equivalent tons of CO2, or…
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It’s an oft-quoted statistic that 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It means that there may be a wide variety of divorced men on the market available for…
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1. Get a Physical Examination to Narrow Down Causes of Your Symptoms Your doctor will start with a physical exam to determine the likelihood that a strain of the measles virus is the cause of your symptoms. Both common measles…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Night sweats are common, and while they are annoying they usually aren’t a cause for concern, advises the Mayo Clinic. Menopausal women frequently experience night sweats. Women have been taking herbs for hundreds of years to treat this problem. Before…
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1. Educate Yourself About the Symptoms If you have a friend or family member who is a diagnosed sociopath, it means he suffers from antisocial personality disorder (ASP). It’s important to understand the range and severity of symptoms that come…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Calcium gluconate is a dietary supplement of the mineral calcium bound to a salt form of gluconic acid. Also referred to as calcium salt, it’s much like other calcium supplements, such as calcium carbonate or calcium citrate, in that…
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