Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a very common condition. There are varying degrees of severity of prolapse which can determine if it is significnat or not. In the past many patietns were told they have MVP About this Author Dr…
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Poor posture has disadvantages other than that of not making you look good. While bad posture habits and inactivity can cause muscle tension and fatigue, poor posture often causes back pain, headache, joint degeneration and problems with the spine. Poor…
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Breast cancer, a cancer that forms from the ducts, lobules or nipple of the breast, is an extremely prevalent disease. The National Cancer Institute reports that almost 195,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States in…
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Overweight women are at an increased risk for several pregnancy complications for both mom and baby. For the moms, these include miscarriage, high blood pressure during pregnancy, diabetes during pregnancy. For the babies, complications include higher risk for birth defects,…
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The same way exercise is beneficial to the health of non-pregnant individuals, exercise can have health benefits for pregnant women as well. Studies have shown that exercise may help prevent the development of diabetes in pregnancy particularly in women who…
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January 4, 2014 What Are the Long-Term Effects of Cell Phones on the Brain?
The expanding use of mobile phones causes concerns about increasing the risk of brain cancer. Scientists who conducted a large study on the long term effects of mobile phones on the brain published their findings in the “International Journal of…
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Overview The digestive system is prone to developing infections from bacteria, viruses and parasites. These organisms can get into the body via contaminated food or beverages and lead to inflammation of the gastrointestinal system, also known as acute gastroenteritis. This…
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January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Backcountry campers roam some of the most remote, stirring places in the world. These areas are often lightly developed and rarely trammeled by human beings, characterized by great wilderness characteristics like severe terrain and rare wildlife. Camping there can…
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Therabands are types of rubber resistance training tools that have a tubular shape. They have convenient handles on the ends and they range in resistance from thin to super heavy. Exercises with these tubes can be done from standing or…
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The American Heart Association characterizes blood pressure as the internal force of the blood pushing against your arterial walls. When this force is abnormally high, it usually means you’re suffering from high blood pressure. Also referred to as hypertension, this…
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Overview Pacifiers give busy parents a break by alleviating some of an infant’s intense sucking need and providing her with a way to self-soothe. The Mayo Clinic also suggests that pacifiers potentially serve a protective purpose by reducing an infant’s…
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January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There are many extreme fat-burning exercises that can help you melt away the pounds quickly. Not for the faint of heart, these exercises use high-intensity to stimulate the body to burn more fat. Although challenging, the results are undeniable and…
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Hybrid autos combine traditional gas engines with efficient electric motors to offer improved fuel economy for drivers. These vehicles are in high demand by buyers looking to enjoy the reduced operating costs and environmental benefits associated with hybrid technology. When…
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No one ever thinks that part of parenting is being able to give a newborn a pedicure and manicure but that job can begin on day one. Many babies come out of the womb with long and sharp nails that…
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Sewage pumps are used to direct wastewater from toilets, sinks and laundry systems to municipal sewers or home septic tanks. These pumps require heavy-duty casing that can withstand contact with untreated sewage. Some types of sewage pumps also contain operating…
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Four different muscles make up the quadriceps–the rectus femoris, the vastus lateralis, the vastus medialis and the vastus intermedius. The rectus femoris and vastus intermedius are both located in the middle of the quads and work with the other two…
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Softball can be very confusing to girls who are playing for the first time. With girls who are age 8 and under, called 8U players, the primary goal is teaching the fundamentals. You want to teach them how to throw,…
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The benefits of grapefruit essential oil include its uplifting and energizing scent, its immunity-boosting effect on the lymphatic system and its ability to fight bloating. Grapefruit essential oil comes from cold-pressing the peels of white or pink grapefruits to express…
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Overview Once the vanity factor is removed, it’s easier to see weight as the health issue it really is. Body mass index is a screening tool that produces a numerical estimate of an individual’s body fat. Ease of calculation and…
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“Strength Training Anatomy” explains that as bipeds, our abdominal muscles became very strong in order to maintain our upright posture. The added strength of these muscles allows them to actively hold in our internal organs and visceral fat. That means…
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The gluteus medius and minimus are the main muscle groups of the upper hips. These muscles are also known as the abductors and are responsible for lifting the leg out to the side, or lateral movement away from the midline…
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January 4, 2014 Nonverbal Communication Tips
Nonverbal cues serve numerous functions in relaying information. These cues can complement, reinforce, replace, regulate, contradict or accent verbal messages. Research results have varied regarding the power of nonverbal communication, but Dr. Albert Mehrabian suggested that people communicate as much…
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Overview Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure. Often, it is the only thing that keeps the patient alive until a kidney becomes available for transplant. Generally, dialysis is started when the patient’s renal function drops around 10 percent. Before…
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
There is an abundance of skin care products and creams on the market. Each promises beautiful, youthful-looking skin in a bottle. The list of ingredients is the key to finding out which creams actually contain products that are good for…
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January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Basal Metabolic Rate: Calories in vs. Calories out We hear the name BMR: What is that? Basal metabolic rate is an amount of energy required by the body to maintain normal function during the rest. If basal metabolic rate is…
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Anxiety and depression can be debilitating and cause emotional, mental and physical symptoms. Antidepressant medications can ease feelings of anxiety, nervousness and sadness; however, they can cause side effects and dependency in some individuals. Nonprescription herbal supplements for anxiety work…
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Juvenile diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin, a hormone necessary for converting glucose into energy. Without insulin, high levels of glucose are present in the blood. This excess glucose is harmful to the body…
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Overview Some women seem to get pregnant at the drop of a hat, while others try unsuccessfully for years to conceive naturally. Getting pregnant requires that a ripe egg becomes fertilized by sperm present in your reproductive tract during the…
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Utility bills are a major monthly expense for many households, with a typical American family spending about $1,900 annually on utilities, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If you take a look around your home, you’ll likely find some…
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Exercises for a big neck will build the muscles of your neck to strengthen them for sports such as wrestling, mixed martial arts and football. You can use a towel or a head-neck harness to perform neck exercises in the…
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