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January 5, 2014
Mental Health
Overview Humans experience stress on a daily basis. According to the New York Times Health Guide, stress generates from situations or thoughts that make you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. Anxiety, according to the New York Times Health guide, centers…
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January 5, 2014
Lifestyle
The Journal of the American Medical Association recognizes that for every person that dies yearly in the United States, an estimated five people are connected to that person and grieve the loss. Grief is a natural reaction to loss that…
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January 5, 2014
Health
Overview The Merck Source states that allergies are common and may affect you more at certain times of the year, such as springtime. Nasal allergies, also referred to as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, cause typical allergy symptoms including a…
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January 5, 2014
Health
Overview Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is usually characterized as a foul odor coming from one’s mouth. Understanding the causes of bad breath are essential to treating individual cases. Some cases cannot simply be masked with mints and sprays…
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January 5, 2014
Health
1. Take Steroid and Immunosuppressant Medications Corticosteroids, most often prednisone, are used to treat myositis, a chronic autoimmune inflammatory condition in which your muscles are weakened. Steroid drugs can reduce inflammation throughout your body and slow down your immune system’s…
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January 5, 2014
Fitness
Overview Tae Bo combines a variety of martial arts, boxing and dance moves to provide a high-impact aerobic workout. Tae Bo stands for “total awareness excellent body obedience” and is available to consumers through videos, books and TV infomercials. According…
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January 5, 2014
Skincare and Beauty
Autoimmune diseases are a group of diseases in which the body’s immune system attacks normal tissues within the body. One of the first steps in the development of the immune system is that each immune cell is created knowing the…
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January 5, 2014
Get Healthy
1. Exercise All Over The temporomandibular joints on each side of your jaw are two of the most important joints in the body. Numerous nerves run through them, sending impulses through to the brain. You can keep this area in…
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January 5, 2014
Lifestyle
Overview Rolling walkers provide enhanced mobility and stability for people who have difficulty walking. Injuries resulting from an accidental fall can be especially dangerous for older adults, so it’s important to choose a walker that meets your specific needs, use…
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January 5, 2014
Fitness
Playing with speed is one of the most important aspects of being a good and productive football player. Coaches are always after their players to do their jobs at top speed, and teams that have more fast players tend to…
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January 5, 2014
Skincare and Beauty
Overview Nonverbal communication or body language can have a major impact on your interactions with other people. The simple act of crossing your arms or glancing away can convey a message about your feelings towards someone. HelpGuide.org says non-verbal communication…
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January 5, 2014
Health
Everyone suffers from occasional feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a normal human response to a stressful situation. You may feel tense, stressed out or have trouble sleeping. If these feelings don’t pass after a short period of time, you may…
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January 5, 2014
Get Healthy
1. Make Your Bedroom Comfortable and Relaxing Your bedroom and sleep environment can have a profound effect on how well you sleep. It may seem like nothing, but going to bed in a messy room can be distracting and make…
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January 5, 2014
Fitness
Sculpted shoulders are achieved not just with the right exercises, but with the right training program. Any exercise that targets the deltoid muscles will strengthen your shoulders, but if you use heavy weights, you’ll likely bulk up. Do exercises in…
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January 5, 2014
Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight is a problem with which many people struggle. Even when fad diets work, they tend to be short-lived, with the pounds piling back on as soon as the diet stops. The best approach is to find a…
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January 5, 2014
Fitness
Yoga is more than a fitness routine–it is a spiritual practice that has evolved over thousands of years in India. Performing yoga poses, or asanas, requires that you harness the power of both your mind and body. Many people believe…
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January 5, 2014
Get Healthy
1. Learn Which Plants Are Poisonous Every region in the world contains plants that are poisonous to human beings. A good field guide can help you spot poisonous plants in your area and recognize the signs they exhibit. For example,…
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January 5, 2014
Skincare and Beauty
Overview Emu oil is made from the subcutaneous back fat of the emu, a large, flightless relative of the ostrich. It has long been prized for its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and wound-healing properties, and modern research has shown that emu oil—packed…
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January 5, 2014
Skincare and Beauty
Epsom salt baths have long been associated with rest and relaxation. According to the Epsom Salt Council, science backs anecdotal claims that these soaks provide benefits beyond the luxury associated with a warm bath at the end of a long…
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January 5, 2014
Children's Health
Bedwetting before the age of seven should not cause concern; however, it is often an embarrassment for your child. The National Library of Medicine reported in a 2005 study that bedwetting affects up to 20 percent of five-year-old children. Although…
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January 5, 2014
Diet and Nutrition
Overview Used to seal tiles and sinks, grout is mainly found in your kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms in your home most in need of regular cleaning, and the grout is no exception. Due…
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January 5, 2014
Senior Health
There are many different cute and creative ways to propose marriage, and no matter what your budget is like, there is a perfect method for you. The most important thing to think about when considering how to propose marriage is…
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January 5, 2014
Mental Health
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mood disorder composed of alternating periods of depression and mania. Medications for bipolar disorder help to stabilize mood by reducing the number of manic, hypomanic, depressive and mixed episodes. Common types of medications…
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January 5, 2014
Fitness
Aerobic workouts are usually associated with pounding out an hour on the treadmill while watching TV for a distraction. Most of us don’t think of fun when thinking about cardio exercise. Integrating some innovative activities and training methods into your…
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January 5, 2014
Health
1. Note the Child’s Physical Appearance Spotting symptoms of biliary atresia begins with noting any jaundice present. Though it’s important to remember that jaundice appearing before the age of two weeks is generally not significant. Instead, watch for jaundice that…
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January 5, 2014
Health
Overview According to the American College of Gastroenterology, as many 15 million Americans suffer from acid reflux on a daily basis, while 60 million suffer from it at least once a month. Whether you suffer from acid reflux every day…
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January 5, 2014
Health
1. Monitor the Frequency of Your Respiratory Ailments Does it seem as though you’re always “just getting over a cold”? Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) get colds, bronchitis or pneumonia more often than those who have normally…
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January 5, 2014
Rowing Ergometer Workouts
Rowing ergometers are used by indoor rowers as an alternative to rowing on water, and are also popular with sportsmen and general exercisers. Rowing is an effective whole-body exercise that can be aerobic or anaerobic depending on the type of…
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January 5, 2014
Get Healthy
1. Look for Red, Itchy Skin and Blisters Sumac rash causes red, itchy skin and usually appears within 1 to 3 days after being exposed to the sumac plant. The rash will often develop blisters that may begin to crust…
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January 5, 2014
Women's Health
Breast pain is a common problem for many women, though men can also experience breast pain and tenderness. Women with painful breasts may notice pain feels cyclical, or occurs during the same time each month, and can occur in one…
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