You’ve spent a lot of money for that bike, so protect it from thieves with a good lock. Be aware, however, that even the best lock available is useless if used improperly. For the best security, buy two locks: a…
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January 1, 2014 Cardiac Diet Plan
Overview Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association (AHA), that can be reduced through diet and a healthy lifestyle. A cardiac diet, or heart-healthy diet, limits fat,…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Stinging nettle, a perennial herb with a long medicinal history, derives its common name from the tiny, stinging hairs that cover the plant’s leaves and stems. While these hairs cause an irritating sting when touched, they may actually reduce the…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Toe fungus, often confused with athlete’s foot, is characterized by thick discolored nails, often with crumbling edges. It is unsightly, and as the nails continue to thicken, can become painful. Although there are both over-the-counter and prescription remedies, they…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The forests of Congo and Nigeria are often populated by the evergreen yohimbe tree, according to the University of California-San Diego Health Library. Its bark has long been used as an herbal medical treatment due to yohimbine, its active ingredient,…
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Overview Compost possesses different purposes for different people. For a farmer, compost often means an affordable crop fertilizer; for a city dweller lacking a green thumb, it could mean nothing more than a lower trash bill. Regardless of how you…
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The University of Dayton calls caffeine America’s most-used drug, noting that 75 percent of adult Americans consume a minimum of one caffeinated drink every day. Although caffeine can help you stay focused and energized, it can also carry significant health…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Personal hygiene is a broad term for all the steps you take to keep looking and smelling fresh. When you stay clean and well-groomed, other people find it more pleasant to be around you. That can help in relationships…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, alimentary canal or gut, is a series of hollow organs that form a long tube from the mouth to the anus. The organs of the digestive system include the mouth, pharynx,…
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Marriage and divorce are two of the most common legal procedures that occur each year in the United States. In fact, in 2008 an estimated 2,162,00 people, or about 7.1 people per 1,000 members of the population got married. In…
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1. Hiking Into the Great Outdoors Hiking is a great outdoor activity that lets you experience the great outdoors and exercise at the same time. It’s important to take care of your body and know how to keep yourself safe…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Elevated creatinine levels are an indication of impaired kidney function. Generally, by the time creatinine levels begin to rise, kidney function may be impaired as much as 40 percent. Creatinine levels can be temporarily or permanently elevated in response to…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each minute in the United States, someone dies from an event related to heart disease–a disease that prevents…
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The health problems associated with cigarette use begin right away, with exposure to nicotine and many other dangerous compounds in tobacco smoke. According to the Nemours Foundation, 90 percent of adult users started smoking tobacco as children. This means that…
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January 1, 2014 Reasons for a Swollen Spleen
The spleen is a small organ located in the left side of the abdomen below the stomach that serves vital functions in the body. It produces white blood cells that enable the body to fight infection, and it stores platelets…
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The word “yoga” literally means “to yoke,” and the practice developed as a way to yoke the body, mind and spirit together through movement, breathing and meditation. Yoga, a tradition thousands of years old, has gained mainstream popularity in the…
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January 1, 2014 Bluegill Ice Fishing Tips
Spunky and fat, big bluegills can be a lot of fun to catch when you go ice fishing. While some bluegills may be in shallow water early in the ice fishing season, they will eventually move toward deeper water. At…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The weight loss industry provides so many diets, theories and trends that it easily overwhelms the average consumer. According to the most recent U.S. Weight Loss and Diet Control Market study, the dieting industry is a $58.6 billion market….
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fenugreek is a seed used to help treat various health conditions and may be recommended by health care providers to help improve milk supply in lactating women. In addition, it is also used to flavor foods such as artificial…
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Overview When you have your cholesterol checked at a doctor’s office, lab personnel will measure your “total cholesterol” with a blood test called the fasting lipid panel. A fasting lipid panel measures the three types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, HDL…
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Bee pollen is plant pollen collected by honeybees. This natural nutrient is classified as a food by the Food and Drug Administration, but proponents of the effects of bee pollen use it as a dietary supplement to treat allergies, cancer…
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Sometimes doing simple things such as taking a shower or drinking a tall glass of water will get rid of a tension headache. However, there are plenty of other ways to decrease the number of tension headaches a person gets…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
When you consume flaxseed oil, you take in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Organic flaxseed oil provides the best benefit because organic flaxseeds are not irradiated, meaning exposed to radiation, and are not contaminated by chemical fertilizers, pesticides and…
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Marcy offers a line of home gyms that range from a basic model with only a few features, to more advanced platforms with Smith machines. The forms of resistance used range from selectorized weight stacks to free weights and in…
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Smallmouth bass, sometimes called smallies or bronzebacks, are among the most popular game fish in America. While largemouth bass are fairly predictable, patrolling weed patches and structure in the shallows, smallmouth bass run deeper and prefer more open areas. Often…
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1. Get Blood Flowing Nitrate pills dilate your blood vessels, relieve chest pain and improve heart function. They are most frequently prescribed to treat angina. Angina causes frequent chest pain due to an inadequate flow of oxygen-rich blood to portions…
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January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Keloids are dense, benign growths found mainly on the chest, back, shoulders, neck and earlobes; they extend beyond the boundary of an original injury. A study reviewing keloid symptoms published in 2004 in the “Journal of the American Academy of…
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S-adenosylmethionine, which is more commonly referred to as SAM-e, is a supplement used to control symptoms associated with depression, osteoarthritis and liver problems in affected patients. This supplement is a naturally-occurring compound found within the body and helps regulate the…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview When you analyze any diet program, consider several important factors: the weight loss time frame promised by the program, whether it eliminates any food groups, the daily calorie amount allowed, the balance of macro nutrients, and the presence of…
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With diet-related diseases such as diabetes, stroke, cancer and heart disease claiming over half a million American lives each year, the importance of healthy eating is indisputable. Yet in many cases, the most nutritious foods are also the most expensive–making…
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