A strong and well-developed butt is essential for every man, and especially for an athlete. Every man should build strong hips and a strong butt because all athletic movements originate there. Functional hips and buttock muscles increase athletic performance and…
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Urinary tract infections account for approximately 8.3 million doctor visits every year, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Women are more prone to these infections than men, with one in five women developing a urinary infection…
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1. Work with Your Child’s Schedule When you call the office to make an appointment for a well-child check-up, try to keep your child’s normal schedule in mind. If she always naps at 1 in the afternoon, you probably don’t…
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January 3, 2014 Women's Health
1. PCOS is a Common Condition PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular menstrual periods. It is a chronic condition that occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of women. It causes irregular menstrual periods and high…
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Overview According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, sciatica refers to symptoms of irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica can be caused by a variety of ailments, the most common being disk disorders such as herniated disks, spinal abnormalities…
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January 3, 2014 Women's Health
As of 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Klebsiella pneumoniae is considered to be a danger to patients when they are in the hospital. The bacterium has the potential to cause several types of infections. More…
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January 3, 2014 Children's Health
Overview From birth to 12 months an infant’s development, personality and skills change drastically. Many parents worry their baby is not developing at an appropriate pace; they may compare their infant to other babies of a similar age. However, it’s…
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Cigarette smoking (in either male or female partners) has consistently been shown in clinical studies to increase the amount of time it takes to conceive. It also has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage and complications in…
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It can be scary when your child is diagnosed with asthma. Thoughts may go through your mind about how he will not be able to play sports or may not grow well. You may worry about giving medicines to your…
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Domestic violence consists of abusive behaviors used to control a relationship. Domestic violence not only occurs in marriages but can also occur in dating relationships, heterosexual as well as gay and lesbian. Although domestic abuse can include mental and physical…
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Overview Marketed as a legal way to get high, salvia extract comes from the plant scientifically known as Salvia divinorum. The genus Salvia is the largest genus of mint plants and includes all types of sage. Salvia divinorum is commonly…
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January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Perhaps you spent months sleep training your infant. You finally taught her how to fall asleep and stay asleep. It worked for a few months until she grew into a toddler and one night she woke up. All the sleep…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
In addition to helping improve your heart health, build strong bones, develop lean muscle mass and enhance lung capacity, exercising burns calories to help with weight management. The number of calories burned in any exercise depends on factors such as…
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While self-massage and flexibility enhancement are the most traditional uses for foam rollers, they are also effective for integrating strength training with balance conditioning. Their cylindrical shape imposes a balance challenge for exercises performed in the supine, prone and standing…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Millions of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so it’s no wonder people often look for quick ways to lose weight. While it may seem difficult, dropping pounds just depends on simple…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview As people become more motivated about the quality of their health, eating healthy food becomes a stronger focus. The supply of organic foods continues to rise, and there now are organic foods available in chain supermarkets as well as…
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Bladder, or urinary, incontinence, is a common problem and one that can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition or an everyday habit, according to the Mayo Clinic. Depending on the cause, it may be a temporary or persistent…
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A condition caused by destruction of the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering of neurons, multiple sclerosis affects the brain. The Mayo Clinic’s website notes that multiple sclerosis starts between ages 20 and 40, with women diagnosed with the…
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If you’ve thrown out your back or are experiencing soreness, contact your doctor immediately. In some cases, back pain can be serious and can get worse if you ignore it. If your doctor approves, you can use free home remedies…
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Overview Each year, more than 40 million people whiten their teeth, according to the Wall Street Journal. While you are pregnant, be cautious about the items you put into and onto your body. Because your developing baby may not be…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Food digestion occurs in the digestive system, a multi-part collection of organs that includes your digestive tract, as well as several organs that provide substances for the breakdown of food. Your level of digestion is determined by the combined…
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Having a baby brings many new concerns into the lives of parents. One concern that many parents have is how to safely and effectively clean baby supplies. Healthy Children encourages parents to give their house a good cleaning but to…
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January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is a common skin condition that most people experience. One of the first signs of acne consists of comedones, more commonly referred to as blackheads. Blackheads begin when natural oil from the sebacious glands, called sebum, combine with dead…
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It’s a common misconception that Pilates is only beneficial for strengthening and lengthening the core muscles. Pilates has many more pluses attached to it than just creating a strong powerhouse. This powerful training method is fabulous for sculpting and toning…
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Overview Many people are interesting in building muscles, either for aesthetic reasons or for physical performance improvements. Lifting weights to increase your muscle size–also known as hypertrophy–requires consistent participation in a certain type of training program. A specific intensity, volume…
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Overview Teenagers need a healthy diet and regular physical activity to develop physically and cognitively. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young people with healthy eating habits lower their risk of dental caries, constipation, eating disorders, malnutrition…
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January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Healthy, beautiful skin can be marred by unattractive and disfiguring tumors. Even growths that are benign, or non-cancerous, can still cause significant emotional pain. Skin tags and warts are two fairly common disorders that are similar in appearance. Both…
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The thyroid gland, located inside the neck, produces two important hormones that travel through the body to regulate metabolism. The Hormone Foundation explains that the thyroid hormones control every organ system in the body, and, when the thyroid gland stops…
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January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Newborns sleep up to 16 hours each day, making crib selection a priority. A safe sleep environment for a baby reduces the risk of suffocation and death. Selecting a crib based on looks alone ignores the safety aspect of…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
After your baby is born, you need to eat healthful foods in order to keep your energy up in the face of sleep deprivation, to heal after childbirth and to keep your milk supply up if you are breastfeeding, according…
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