In lacrosse, the stick is the most important piece of equipment for each player. Also called the crosse, it is used to propel the ball around the field, to attempt to score points, to intercept an opponent’s passes, and to…
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Long-term cigarette smokers face serious health problems, including lung cancer and emphysema. Teenagers are vulnerable to these long-term consequences, as well as additional dangers when they start lighting up. Public health officials have targeted young smokers with restrictions in an…
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Overview Adults often use yoga training to increase and maintain flexibility, clear the mind, and find balance in a busy world. Yoga also can be beneficial for children, including small infants. Children also feel the pressure from living in a…
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Overview Toothache and face pain can be closely connected, depending upon from where the tooth problem originates, according to the Consumer Guide to Dentistry. Because both toothaches and face pain, either separately or together, can indicate a more serious condition,…
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1. Take Precautions If you are present at the time of the accident or injury, do your best to immobilize the victim. If the person is unconscious, don’t move the body. Call 911 immediately. If the injured person is in…
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1. Quit Drinking Alcohol As soon as you have any indication that you have the early stages of liver damage that leads to cirrhosis, you should quit drinking alcohol immediately to prevent further complications. Your damaged liver won’t be able…
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Bicycle riding is an excellent way to get your kids moving while also having fun. As with most athletic activities, there are inherent dangers associated with bicycle riding. Understanding these dangers and abiding by certain bike safety tips, you and…
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Although most cases of ringworm are relatively easy to treat, some cases can be more difficult. When the fungus infects the skin it spreads through the uppermost layer. Mild infections usually respond to topical over-the-counter treatments. Some ringworm infections are…
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Several types of prostate problems can occur in men, particularly as they age. The first, benign prostatic hyperplasia, causes the prostate gland to enlarge beyond its normal size. This condition occurs far more often than the other major prostate problem…
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Trampolines have an association with kid-style fun, but in the athletic, scientific and anatomic worlds, trampolines have become essential training and rehabilitation items. Exercising on a trampoline helps your lymphatic system cleanse the body and helps you drop weight while…
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Boxers need to be fit to fight. They need to perfect their punching skills and condition their bodies so that they can stand toe-to-toe with opponents. Boxing workouts include a lot of cardio training and strength training. Workouts also include…
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Ear infections occur very often in infants and young children between the ages of three months and three years. Babies and toddlers prove vulnerable to ear infections because they have undeveloped immune systems and have horizontal Eustachian tubes, as described…
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Overview People have been resting in a seated position since the beginning of man. Sitting offers rest for the muscles of the legs, back, hips and gluts. However, due to the move towards sitting for most of the day, our…
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Overview Many fine-motor skill difficulties go undiagnosed during preschool and kindergarten, because of the wide range of abilities among children of these ages. When the more structured learning begins in first grade, children whose motor skills make them unable to…
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January 15, 2014 Mental Health
Overview A 2010 review in the “Medical Clinics of North America” states that insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. It is often reported during routine medical evaluations as well. Sleeping pills have long been used to treat difficulties initiating…
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Correctly paddling a kayak, which looks like an elongated canoe, requires the application of correct technique. A kayaker uses a double-bladed paddle, which requires some upper-body strength since you paddle from a seated position in the kayak. However, proper technique…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of adults in the United States reported joint pain in 2006, most commonly in the hips, knees, shoulders or fingers. Common causes for joint pain include injuries, overuse and…
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Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the body’s glucose levels drop below standard levels. The condition occurs with most diabetic patients at one time or another, but is rare for people without diabetes. A person with blood sugar levels…
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January 15, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Known for its luxury casinos and decadent lifestyle, Sin City also features an array of free activities suitable for the entire family. With numerous free attractions, such as erupting volcanoes and dancing waters as well as replicas of the…
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The Pilates Ladder Barrel is the largest of the barrels that Joseph Pilates created to help his students stabilize, strengthen and stretch their bodies. This apparatus consists of a large barrel that sits approximately three feet above the ground. The…
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January 15, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, with casinos open 24 hours a day, all-night wedding chapels and some of the hottest nightlife in the United States. Las Vegas is one crazy city and it has many outlandish…
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1. Avoid Bacterial Infection You may have heard about preventing colds by washing your hands frequently, and the same tactic can work to prevent sinusitis. If you don’t have an exacerbating risk, such as nasal polyps or allergies, you are…
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While tobacco use is declining among teenage smokers, as per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, kids continue to experiment with cigarette smoking. At an age in which trying new things comes naturally, the possibility of addiction is a very…
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January 15, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Mental health care encompasses a wide array of services for individuals needing minimal mental health care to those needing hospitalization. Mental health care is provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and mental health aids. Mental health care can involve hospitalization…
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Hybrid automobiles have a reputation for fuel efficiency that surpasses their conventional gas and diesel counterparts, but they also have a reputation for high price tags because their integrated electric motors and hybrid power systems can be expensive. Although there…
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1. Examine Your Family History for Instances of Fuchs Dystrophy Fuchs dystrophy is passed on from generation to generation. It is a disorder of the cornea, and it usually doesn’t present until late in life. If you have any close…
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January 15, 2014 Women's Health
Breast tenderness or pain can result from many different factors; however, physicians stress that tenderness or pain does not commonly indicate breast cancer and that some breast tenderness is normal, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Common causes…
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1. Using Gravity to Ease GERD Symptoms Many people find that their symptoms get worse at night. You can prevent this by keeping your head higher than your stomach by raising the head of your bed. This helps keep the…
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The only proven and healthy way to lose weight is through exercise and proper diet. According to Professor T. Asmangulyan, an expert in the field of preventive medicine, aerobic exercise is the most effective exercise for losing weight quickly. Aerobic…
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January 15, 2014 Children's Health
1. Identify Malocclusion or Crooked Teeth A tooth or row of teeth can appear malformed when they have actually just erupted unevenly. Therefore, visual comparison against the teeth on the other side of your mouth might cause a canine or…
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