January 11, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Get Diagnosed by a Doctor Getting diagnosed by a doctor is the first step in getting rid of genital warts. It’s unwise to try to treat genital warts with over-the-counter treatments for warts found on other parts of your…
Read more
1. Keep Current on Immunizations There is no real way to prevent acute cerebellar ataxia, a condition marked by muscle-coordination difficulties, but keeping yourself and your loved ones current on immunizations may help reduce the risk of developing the disorder….
Read more
January 11, 2014 Children's Health
The rabies virus can infect both animals and plants, but is best-known for infecting animals. The virus ensures its survival by transmitting to a new host when infected animals bite others, and the condition is usually fatal. It is estimated…
Read more
When you’re single and don’t want to be, it can sometimes seems as if the world is filled with couples. Finding a boyfriend involves putting yourself in the position to meet single guys who might be looking for girlfriends. Ask…
Read more
January 11, 2014 Mental Health
Communication involves listening, as well as speaking. But listening involves more than merely hearing the words directed at us. Good listening is active. It means focusing on verbal and nonverbal cues and interpreting the message. While some people are better…
Read more
When it comes to the waist and abdomen, people often work this area on a daily basis for fast results. This is the completely wrong approach to take. Your abdominal muscles need to be worked hard and rested just like…
Read more
The stress of the everyday grind or drinking too much coffee and alcohol can be the cause of those sleepless nights, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), which goes on to note, however, that there’s no one…
Read more
Overview Kettlebells are forged iron, cannonball-shaped weights with an attached handle on the top. The kettlebells are available in weights ranging from 10 pounds to 106 pounds, and exercise routines can involve one or two kettlebells. During a kettlebell workout,…
Read more
Your fitness level affects the ease at which you are able to ski and the overall enjoyment you receive from the experience. Engaging in a consistent, regular exercise program will result in a marked improvement in skiing endurance and strength…
Read more
1. Avoid Allergens That Trigger Symptoms Once you’ve identified an offending allergen, be it pollen, mites, dust follicles, cat or dog dander, asbestos, chemicals in the air, or mildew and mold, try to remove that allergen from your environment and…
Read more
If you enjoy throwing a Frisbee around with friends or family, then you may also enjoy playing Frisbee golf. Frisbee golf courses have popped up in communities all across the country. This sport is somewhat similar to regular golf, except…
Read more
Experts typically recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day, but if you want to lose weight, more exercise is needed, according to “JournalWatch.” According to the National Institute of Health, 66 percent of adults in America are overweight or…
Read more
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If you want to lose weight, apply this simple formula: burn more calories than you consume. Conversely, eat more calories than you burn, and you’ll gain weight. So how much should you burn to lose weight? That depends on…
Read more
1. Ask Your Doctor About Physical Therapy Options Spastic cerebral palsy, also known as mixed cerebral palsy, is a neurological condition that causes sudden jerky movements and a loss of motor skills. Spasms can occur when tight muscle groups are…
Read more
If you want to tone your stomach, select exercises that focus on your upper and lower abs, as well as your obliques. Use your body weight, free weights and a stability ball for upper belly exercises. Although you’re focusing on…
Read more
Your performance depends on your conditioning, your skills development, your eating habits and the amount of sleep you get. Your conditioning must mimic the physical and physiological demands of your sport, such as accelerating and decelerating, quick changes in direction…
Read more
1. Treating Precocious Puberty Treating the symptoms of the type of precocious puberty that occurs in children with McCune-Albright syndrome can be difficult. Most often seen in girls, the cause of early puberty in MAS is very different from that…
Read more
Conservation of natural resources is an important step to ensure sustainable growth and sufficient resources for future generations. Saving water can entail modifying your consumption habits, making wise appliance choices, replacing older water fixtures and performing basic maintenance to prevent…
Read more
Overview Once the playground for Hawaiian royalty, the Kaanapali beach shore in western Maui is one of the most scenic beachfronts on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The three-mile-long beach runs north and south from Black…
Read more
Love handles are nothing more than collections of fat that hang freely on the sides of the body. Underneath the handles lies oblique muscles that are recruited when upper body rotational movements are performed. If you want to work your…
Read more
1. Quit Smoking to Prevent Renal Cell Carcinoma Besides causing a whole host of other medical conditions, smoking can lead to kidney conditions, including renal cell carcinoma. If you are having trouble quitting, you can try nicotine gum, hypnosis or…
Read more
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview White kidney beans, also known as Phaseolus vulgaris, are potent amylase blockers, which means that they inhibit the digestion of carbohydrates. The body’s preferred source of fuel, carbohydrates also readily store as unwanted body fat. White kidney beans contain…
Read more
Many concerned people are interested in reducing our carbon footprint. Dependency on foreign oil has been at the forefront of the media for some time, not to mention the environmental impacts oil can have. Economic pressures are forcing people to…
Read more
Golf clubs are manufactured to give golfers a number of different options while out on the golf course. Whether it’s a driver to propel the ball hundreds of yards or a putter designed to hit the ball only a few…
Read more
January 10, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview New York City has long been thought of as fast-moving and dangerous city. While it is still fast-moving, the city is no longer the dangerous place it once was. In fact, there are so many wonderful activities for children,…
Read more
Overview Contrary to its name, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. This condition affects your stomach and the tube leading to your stomach called the esophagus. Heartburn occurs when you suffer from a burning feeling in your lower…
Read more
Overview Nowadays thousands of plastic products ranging from heavy-duty containers to plastic film bags are made, and the use of plastic continues to grow. According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, U.S. water consumption from 2000 to 2005 increased over 50…
Read more
January 10, 2014 Mental Health
1. Remember a Few General Signs Personality disorders are marked by rigid, maladaptive behavior that develops into a recurring pattern. People afflicted with them will often use maladaptive coping mechanisms to deal with whatever traumas led to the creation of…
Read more
January 10, 2014 Mental Health
Although it’s normal to feel anxious or fearful when facing an unfamiliar situation, the Kids Health website notes that excessive worry that negatively affects your life may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. If you don’t think your anxiety…
Read more
1. Bladder Training If your primary interstitial cystitis symptom seems to be urinary frequency rather than pain, you can cut down on the number of trips you take to the bathroom by training your bladder to void on a set…
Read more