Overview Elliptical trainers line most gym cardio rooms, with a variety of lighter-duty, less expensive models available for home use. You’ll find the Gazelle, a home cardio machine marketed by Tony Little, on television and the Internet. While you can…
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January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Effectively burning body fat requires you to engage in a regular aerobic and weight-training program. The American College of Sports Medicine advises you must exercise for 60 to 90 minutes to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Additionally, you have…
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Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of intercourse without contraception, and it affects approximately 10 to 15% of couples who are trying to conceive. Since the chances of having infertility increases after age 35, the…
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Survival is a natural instinct. There may come a time in your life when survival skills may save your life. Be knowledgeable by learning what you can now and practicing these skills when the opportunities arise. Many books have been…
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January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Generally for females, a bellybutton ring adds a bit of flash to your bikini body, but stays hidden underneath your work clothes. Although the entire piercing process only takes a couple of minutes from the moment you lie in…
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January 3, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Calcium carbide is a compound that is made from a combination of lime–an inorganic material with a high concentration of calcium–and coke–a carbon fuel made from coal that is low in sulfur and ash content. According to the Environmental Protection…
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January 3, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Depo-Provera shot is an injectable form of birth control for women that contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a man-made hormone that mimics the naturally occurring hormone progesterone. Health officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warn that this form of…
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There is no longer any doubt. Our mind has the power to control our body. If you want to live longer, look younger, be healthier, feel happier or simply achieve a state of harmony, you have the power to transform…
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Have you ever walked past a yoga class and seen people come out dripping wet, looking great, with lean muscle? You ask yourself, “Will yoga help me lose weight? All the celebrities are doing it and they look great, so…
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January 3, 2014 The Uses of Solar Cells
Solar, or photovoltaic, cells convert the sun’s energy directly into electricity, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The solar cell concept was discovered by Bell Telephone in 1954, when researchers realized that silicon reacted to sunlight, creating an electric…
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January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Unwanted body hair is a common complaint. Genetics, disease, stress and certain medications can prompt hair growth on parts of the body where it causes embarrassment. Chemical treatments involving creams and serums can lessen or remove body hair, but…
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January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Foot fungus kills beautiful feet. Athlete’s foot or foot fungus and toenail fungus affects people of all ages. It is itchy and ugly and can destroy your toenails. Here are six tips to keep your feet fungus-free and beautiful….
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January 3, 2014 Herbs for Memory Retention
Herbal stimulants may generate significant improvements in your ability to focus and retain memory. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that certain herbal stimulants tend to improve brain performance. Frances Brinker, N.D., refers to such herbs as “alertness enhancers,”…
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Overview Ginger root is a widely used herbal remedy for acid reflux. Acid reflux refers to the backward flow, or reflux, of stomach contents back into the esophagus, where they irritate the delicate tissue lining and cause heartburn. Ginger tea…
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Overview PPO and HMO health insurance plans provide coverage for medical services in hospitals, clinics, private physician practices and other medical facilities. These health insurance plans have some features in common, but they also have some significant differences. Discuss your…
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With all the new exercise DVDs and videos produced each year, it can be overwhelming to try to keep up with the latest releases. One way to measure the marketplace is by keeping track of Amazon’s product sales rankings and…
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January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Some people become so consumed with losing weight that they are willing to try anything to reach their goal, even if it compromises their health. Smoothies are a healthy way to incorporate weight loss into your lifestyle while still maintaining…
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1. Location It’s a great time to be outside, for children and the bugs that bite or sting them. Prepare your child before she goes outdoors and know what to do if she is bitten or stung. Know your yard…
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Fibroids are overgrowths of tissue in the uterus or womb. They grow from the muscle of the uterine wall and are not cancerous or precancerous. They can extend into the inside (submucosal) or protrude from the outside surface of the…
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Overview Though most fitness experts recommend including aerobic activity into your exercise routine, the concept is still fairly recent. Aerobic exercise and its connection to fitness wasn’t widely recognized until a doctor, just over 40 years ago, focused on how…
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As of 2010, you and other Americans use a collective 43 billion gallons of water daily, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Not only does excessive water use drive up your utility bills, but it may also reduce the flow…
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January 3, 2014 The Best Energy Efficient Heaters
When looking for the best energy efficient heaters, most people look to Energy Star for ratings. Energy Star boasts that through use of products with the Energy Star logo, people prevented the release of pollutants into the air of the…
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Overview Medline Plus defines health insurance as a type of protection from the high costs of medical care. In the United States, some employers offer health insurance policies to their employees. These employers usually pay for part of each employee’s…
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Sciatica is a hip pain caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve or its nerve roots that is felt in the lower back, hips, thigh and foot. According to Lenny Parracino, owner of Kinetic Conditioning in Montrose, California,…
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Laughter is an effective stress-management tool that can lead to better overall health as well as a more “in-JOY-able” way to deal with some of life’s more stress-FULL circumstances. When we laugh, it naturally reduces the level of stress hormones,…
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Slides are non-resistance, non-exertion movement exercises that prevent nerves from being encased by scar tissue. Pressure on a nerve in the arm or wrist leads to numbness and tingling in the hand. When a nerve is compressed, the surrounding muscles…
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Swimming is an effective overall workout. Not only does it provide a cardiovascular workout, but the effort to move through the water also works out your core, arm, shoulder and leg muscles. Swimming also requires only a bit of gear:…
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Up to 9 lbs. of skin hang on the human frame, according to Medline. The skin is the body’s largest organ and its first line of defense against infection. This protective barrier is valued for its aesthetic beauty, and billions…
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January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Walking and biking are both beneficial forms of exercise. They increase your heart rate and energy and aid in burning calories. While exercise is important, some forms burn more calories then others. A brisk walk burns more calories than…
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January 3, 2014 Children's Health
Bedwetting is also known as enuresis, which is the involuntary urination into a bed at the age when toilet training is normally finished. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 5 million children in the United States continue to…
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