According to Dr. Max April, professor of clinical otorhinolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and chair of the AAO-HNS Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee, in January 2008 the Food and Drug Administration recommended that parents and caregivers stop using traditional over-the-counter cold…
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Overview Inversion therapy is used to treat back pain and sciatica, and involves staying for some time in an upside-down position. The idea behind the therapy is that it stretches the spine and relieves pressure from the vertebrae in the…
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The part of the spine that runs through the lower back—the lumbar spine—can degenerate as people age. In fact, lumbar spinal degeneration is a common problem that many people experience when they get older, according to the University of California,…
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January 1, 2014 The Effect of Cell Phone Radiation on Eyes
Overview Your cell phone works by sending and receiving radio waves. Since they are a source of electromagnetic radiation that you hold close to your head, cell phones have been the subject of study by medical researchers concerned about effects…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Because of its stimulant effects on the nervous system, which increase our cognitive performance, caffeine is a common ingredient in drinks such as coffee, sodas and energy drinks. Despite its ability to help us stay more alert and to improve…
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Getting fit while getting wet is a great idea and always lots of fun. There are plenty of water sports to choose from so why not give a new one a try, or brush up on your skills at an…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sugaring is a method of hair removal, along with other options such as shaving, waxing, tweezing, epilating or using depilatory creams. A 2001 study by the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that sugaring…
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Overview Ginger root has been used for centuries as a seasoning in foods and in traditional herbal medicine. Before refrigeration became widely available, ginger was either used fresh, dried and powdered, pickled, or preserved with sugar. When ginger is preserved…
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Starting a fitness program may be one of the most rewarding experiences you can undertake. Regular, moderate exercise can improve your health, appearance and quality of life. However, joining a fitness center isn’t an option for everyone. Whether you’re uncomfortable…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The private area, or bikini area, is a common site for ingrown hairs in women, according to MayoClinic.com. It is sometimes possible to treat or prevent these unsightly blemishes from occurring. However, most ingrown hairs, even those in the…
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1. Proper Drop Dropping the ball properly to the foot is probably the most overlooked and important aspect of punting in football. Always start the drop at your waist, because if the drop begins below the waist, the punt will…
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Overview It’s not atypical for you to be sore after exercising, especially after weight training. Overloading your muscles is essential in your efforts to increase your strength, endurance and fitness levels. It’s this overloading, however, that causes minor damage to…
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January 1, 2014 Minute Circuit Training Workouts
Circuit training workouts using one-minute intervals to improve your muscular endurance. During a one-minute circuit training routine, you need to do each exercise for an entire minute. Use the equipment at your local gym and a digital watch to do…
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Herpes simplex virus type 2 is primarily responsible for genital herpes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that most individuals infected with HSV-2 have few or no signs. When symptoms do occur, they may take several days…
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Overview A child’s first loose tooth is an exciting and anticipated event, a rite of passage signaling her emergence into the world of the “big kids.” But long before that first visit from the Tooth Fairy, baby teeth must grow…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Chlorella is a freshwater algae that contains a great deal of chlorophyll, according to the American Cancer Society. Supporters of chlorella supplements argue that this single-celled organism regulates blood glucose levels, fights bacterial infections and prevents cancer or kills cancer…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The majority of diets don’t work in the long term—failure rates can top 90 percent—so health-care providers at the Mayo Clinic recommend lifestyle changes. To make a lifestyle change, you’ll need to change your diet, so finding a healthful, varied…
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Reducing your energy use can save you money and protect the environment. Some methods of saving energy, such as installing solar panels or changing driving habits, can involve significant upfront costs or require lifestyle changes that may be hard adjustments…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Shingles is a viral infection impacting the nerves. The University of Maryland Medical Center points out that shingles, or herpes zoster, occurs when the varicella-zoster virus is reactivated after lying dormant in certain nerves for many years. A more common…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight and keeping it off is a long-term commitment. Despite quick-fix claims by fad diet plans, weight loss comes down to burning more calories than you consume. By developing healthy habits, you can create a daily and weekly calorie…
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1. Harder Than One Some make the assumption that a dunk is a dunk, and if you can one, you can do them all. That is simply not true. The two-handed dunk requires a higher vertical leap than the one-handed…
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“Love handles” is the colloquial term for the layer of fat around the side of the abdominals. The anatomic term for this area of the abdominals is the internal/external obliques. The obliques are often neglected when it comes to training…
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Overview Telemark bindings are a type of ski binding used by telemark skiers. Telemark skiing, a form of downhill skiing, allows the heel to be free. Similar to cross-country ski bindings, telemark bindings connect the toe of the boot to…
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Prostate cancer involves a cancerous or malignant tumor in the prostate gland in men, typically those who are over the age of 40. Some men may have benign tumors in the prostate, causing benign prostate hyperplasia. If you have prostate…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamins serve various purposes for overall health and certain vitamins have strong benefits for improving concentration. Vitamins help nourish the brain, protect the cells, prevent disease and promote the growth of healthy brain cells, so they are helpful in reversing…
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Overview Fenugreek is an herb that has a variety of uses in cooking, traditional medicine and modern medicine. It’s often used by breastfeeding women who feel that they are not producing enough milk for their babies. There are both benefits…
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Overview People purchase hybrid vehicles for various reasons, including to get better gas mileage, save money on fuel and help protect the planet from unnecessary pollution. In response to consumer demand and concern about the safety of the environment, many…
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January 1, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Period pain, otherwise known as menstrual cramping or dysmenorrhea, is a common complaint in women of childbearing age. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, more than half of women experience pain with their monthly cycle. When…
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January 1, 2014 Popular Strategies for Improving Memory
Memory is important in daily life for storing store thoughts, experiences and images from the past. Unfortunately for the human mind, its capacity to build new memories–both short- and long-term–and recall old ones gets more difficult with age. Even for…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail, an herb used medicinally for thousands of years, descended from huge plants of the Paleozoic era, which occurred more than 400 million years ago. The plant’s above-ground parts may provide several medicinal benefits, though few clinical studies have examined…
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