Overview Having frequent, loose bowel movements is not only unpleasant, but can compromise health by leading to dehydration. Although refusing to eat or drink may seem like a solution, it is vital to continue taking in food and fluids to…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Not everyone who is committed to a weight loss workout regimen will have the resources or access to join a gym or to purchase high-tech workout equipment. Fortunately, while gyms and equipment are effective, you can create your own…
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January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Regulate Your Cycle Your doctor may prescribe low-dose birth control pills to treat PCOS. The contraceptive pill balances your body’s estrogen and progesterone levels and lowers the output of male hormones that contribute to facial hair, acne and other…
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Strength training in your 20s, 30s and even 40s follows the same principles and guidelines. Once an adult reaches age 50, he or she is considered a senior and some modifications to his or her program may need to be…
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January 6, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a major cause of tooth loss. It may also be a factor in other conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and premature births, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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Caffeine contained in beverages such as coffee, tea and cola can have a number of negative effects when a person consumes too much of it. According to the Mayo Clinic, drinking four to seven cups of coffee a day can…
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January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview In the United States, divorce law and procedure substantially are the same in all 50 states, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. In addition, all states maintain a similar definition of what actually constitutes a…
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January 6, 2014 Women's Health
Advertisements for breast-enhancing formulas, with variable combinations of herbs, often appeal especially to young women. But the scientific community has yet to see any evidence from clinical trials that supports the efficacy of such supplements, according to the American College…
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Skin tags are an unsightly cosmetic problem that can also cause uncomfortable chafing under clothing. They are small, non-cancerous tabs of skin on a narrow stalk, usually found on the underarms, neck and within body folds. According to a June…
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If you have ever had whiplash or low-back pain from a minor car accident, chances are your physical therapist asked you to use a foam roller. These 5- to 7-feet-long foam rollers provide therapeutic traction to the spine while engaging…
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1. Set a Sleep Schedule One of the initial ways doctors recommend you treat primary insomnia is to create a strict sleep schedule and stick to it. In order to get your body used to going to sleep and rousing…
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Overview The median adult smoking rate in the United States as of 2008 was 18.4 percent, reports the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC. Smoking can cause a variety of serious health problems and even causes nearly one out of…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamins are essential for the body to grow, develop and function normally. Each vitamin has its own purpose and serves the body in a different way. Some vitamins are water-soluble, and the body doesn’t store them as long as vitamins…
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Overview Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson recommends its Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for people with normal-to-combination skin. This is one of five moisturizers Johnson & Johnson offers in the Clean & Clear line, each aimed at a particular skin…
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1. Distinctive Characteristics of Russell-Silver Syndrome The criteria for diagnosing Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) can be complicated because there are so many symptoms associated with this disorder, and not all of them are present in every child. If your child has…
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Ear infections–otitis media–commonly occur because of bacterial inflammation in the middle ear, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center, UMMC. The infection may result from fluid trapped in the Eustachian tube of the ear, which runs from the nose to…
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Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system that causes inflammation and narrowing of the respiratory airways. Asthma is the leading cause of school absences in children. Most children with asthma breathe normally most of the time, but certain substances…
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Spinning, a method of indoor cycling, is popular in fitness centers and health clubs. The workout involves riding a specially designed stationary bicycle—riders simulate various terrains by turning a resistance knob that affects the difficulty of the pedal stroke. Although…
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January 6, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Infants change a lot in their early months, and by eight months of age babies look and act very different than they did when they were born. Babies at this age are learning to walk, talk and interact with…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Ginseng refers to any of 11 species of plants with fleshy roots that grow primarily in North America and Asia. Ginseng has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years to treat a variety of illnesses, usually…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Women often become more aware of their eating and drinking habits when they are pregnant. All of a sudden you are thinking about the health of another, the baby developing within. Your doctor will advise you of foods and…
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It is inevitable that as people age, their metabolisms slow and body fat shows up where there wasn’t fat before. Strength training can reduce people’s body fat as well as increase metabolism and positively effect blood pressure and insulin resistance….
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Gaining muscle mass isn’t all about hitting the gym. While resistance training does provide the stimulus for muscle growth, it also burns precious calories that you need to pack on size. Understanding basic nutritional principles and being dedicated to…
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Everyone goes through some type of grieving process after a loss, no matter what their age. Kids may suffer losses like the death of a family member, friend or pet; loss of a parent through divorce or a move that…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The meat, fruit, vegetables and grains you eat may be delicious and nourishing, but your body cannot benefit from food until it is digested. During digestion, the foods you eat and drink are broken down into smaller molecules by…
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Overview Regular participation in a fitness program can improve your health and enhance your sense of well-being. Beach Body Fitness has been around since 1998, creating products to keep people active, help them lose weight, feel better and improve overall…
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Overview In terms of the securities markets, debt is an instrument such as a bond that represents a loan investors have made to a company or government. In exchange for the money, the issuer of the debt promises to repay…
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People tend to experience many of the same emotions when grieving a death. Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross identified five key emotional grieving stages that people tend to experience. Although not everyone goes through each stage in exactly the same order, or…
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Overview Cricket and baseball have both been in existence for over 150 years and have similarities that tie the two games together. They both require a bat and a ball along with fielders and require the scoring of runs to…
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Safety is the primary reason it is law in every U.S. state for children under four years old to ride in a car seat while in an automobile. Many states also require a booster seat for older children as well….
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