For people who are covered by Medicare Part B and have diabetes, coverage is available for diabetic (or therapeutic) shoes and shoe inserts when specific conditions are met. People who have diabetes and are covered by Medicare Part B need…
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January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, cardio respiratory endurance refers to your body’s ability to efficiently deliver necessary oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste from the energy process over a prolonged period of…
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January 1, 2014 About a Hybrid Car
Overview Hybrid vehicles provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered engines. As governments tighten emissions standards to protect the planet and gas prices continue to rise, demand for hybrid vehicles is likely to increase. Modern hybrids often look identical to…
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Dating after experiencing a divorce can be daunting. You may still be fragile and not ready to pursue a relationship, yet feel lonely from the lack of the same. While it may take some adjustment to get back into the…
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December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You can use high protein bars in addition to your current diet to add extra protein or use them as a meal substitute if you are trying to lose weight (as part of a healthy diet). High protein bars are…
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December 31, 2013 Tips on Mental Toughness
In competitive sport, winning athletes often contribute their success to having had a “mental edge” on the day of the contest. That “edge” is known as mental toughness and it allows athletes to remain focused and in control even in…
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Abdominal exercises are an excellent way to strengthen and tone the muscles, but to lose the fat around your stomach you will need to eat healthy and do aerobic exercise daily. Since there is no such thing as spot reducing,…
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While teenagers may experiment with tobacco use, their bodies are still developing. The dangers of smoking cigarettes at a young age are heightened, although symptoms may not surface immediately. Those that do include bad breath, stained teeth and the onset…
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December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
More than 60 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the Acne Resource Center. Although it ranks as the most common skin disease in the United States, 40 percent of the population allows acne to go untreated, even though it…
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December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Author and poet Oscar Wilde once said, “An inordinate passion for pleasure is the secret of remaining young.” Dr. William Roberts of the Baylor University Medical Center states that roughly 23 million Americans have had plastic surgery, more than in…
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A treadmill is a type of cardiovascular equipment used to run or walk indoors. All treadmills come with speed and incline adjustments that make workouts more challenging. Some models have digital screens, iPod attachments and even heart rate monitors. Treadmill…
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Penile cancer is cancer of the male reproductive organ, the penis. It is a rare cancer, affecting only about one in 100,000 men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Once penile cancer is diagnosed and staged,…
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December 31, 2013 Women's Health
Not all women experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. For those who do, symptoms typically begin five to 11 days prior to the start of the menstruation and subside soon after menstruation begins. According to the National Institutes of Health, as…
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Sinus infections are caused by bacterial or viral infections that invade the sinus cavities. They cause inflammation of the sinus cavities, severe sinus pain, increased mucous production, congestion and watery eyes. Several remedies for sinus infections can alleviate the symptoms…
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Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, is a flowering shrub related to the rose that produces edible berries. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that European and American doctors have long used the berry’s juice to treat heart conditions, including chest pain…
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December 31, 2013 Nutritional Disorders of the Skeletal System
The skeletal system consists of hundreds of bones, ranging in size from the very large leg bones to the tiny bones deep inside the ears. Bone health is as vital as the health of the heart or any other organ….
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December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Increased muscle mass and reduced body fat can usually be obtained through dietary lifestyle changes coupled with appropriate physical activity. According to the American Dietetic Association, increased muscle and leanness are common goals among athletes, thin people hoping to improve…
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Age spots, or liver spots, occur when extra skin pigment known as melanin accumulates in the skin. Age spots occur most frequently among those older than 40, as they develop slowly over time, according to Medline Plus. The dark spots…
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Although factors such as age and health determine the specific amount of sleep you require, the University of Michigan website recommends that adults get at least eight hours each night. If you’ve been unable to get a sound night’s sleep,…
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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited condition characterized by abnormalities in the shape of the body’s red blood cells. Sickle-shaped cells periodically block blood flow to parts of the body and adversely affect the functioning of the spleen and liver….
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December 31, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The process of infant motor development sets the stage for all of the motor skills a child will learn as he grows up. Although all babies develop at a different pace and have individual strengths and weaknesses, one thing…
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Your estrogen levels can fluctuate according to a number of factors. Smoking and drinking can reduce the estrogen in your body, as can aging in women. Men, on the other hand, develop more estrogen as they age and accumulate more…
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Pancreatitis is a medical condition characterized by severe inflammation of the pancreas–an organ that produces enzymes and hormones that aid in digestion. This inflammation occurs when the enzymes produced by the pancreas abnormally attack and degrade this organ. There are…
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Overview Horace de Saussure conducted the first recorded experiments with a solar collector in 1767, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. De Saussure captured the sun’s heat as it passed through the panels of successively smaller stacked glass “hot”…
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December 31, 2013 Fitness Ball Tips
The fitness ball’s journey from the playroom to the exercise room proves its versatility. Italian toymaker Aquilino Cosani created them for children; Swiss physical therapist Dr. Susan Klein-Vogelbach discovered their rehabilitative potential and American fitness professionals such as Paul Chek…
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Overview Training with weights can raise the testosterone levels in your body. Combined with a proper nutritional strategy, higher levels of testosterone can foster new muscle mass. Numerous other factors also impact your body’s ability to build muscle tissue, including…
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December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Most people experience a headache and dizziness at some point in life. Sometimes a headache is accompanied by dizziness and at other times these symptoms occur individually. The causes of headaches and dizziness may be internal as in the case…
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Herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1, is one specific strain of the virus that is most often responsible for oral lesions. The American Academy of Dermatology points out that HSV-1 can infect the genitals and open wounds in the skin. Many…
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December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Reducing body fat levels can be achieved within a matter of weeks using a few good fat-burning tips. The various fad diets and diet pills on the market will help you to achieve fat loss in the short term, but…
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Many people want to spot-shrink their problem areas, such as their belly fat. While this is not physiologically possible, it is possible to burn body fat all over in order to flatten your tummy. According to Fitness Magazine, if you…
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