Cardio Dance Exercises
If you are just not that into step or spin class and you feel like a hamster in a wheel on the treadmill, perhaps aerobic dancing is the best cardio workout choice for you. Cardio dance refers to classes like…
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What Are Disadvantages of a Treadmill?
Treadmills have a multitude of advantages. They allow you to escape inclement weather, watch your favorite TV shows and movies while exercising and determine your speed, distance and calories burned. But treadmills don’t always come up roses. Before you commit…
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Swimming & Water Safety
Overview Water–whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean–offers endless entertainment and a great way to stay fit. But it also can be dangerous if you don’t take care. Nine people drown each day in the United States, according to the…
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Tips to Reduce Fear of Public Speaking
December 29, 2013 Mental Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, fear of public speaking is very common. Public speaking can induce feelings of dread and anxiety. Just the idea of speaking in front of an audience may make you feel frightened or nervous. Your symptoms…
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Tips on Heart Health
December 29, 2013 Senior Health
According to the American Heart Association, the best tips on heart health are those that encourage eating a healthy, low-fat diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, quitting smoking if necessary, and maintaining normal blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels. Regular…
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Baby Delivery Types
December 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The delivery of a baby has been called one of life’s most treasured events. In reality, while marking the event of a new life in the world, childbirth can also be painful and can bring the possibility of complications…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Elderly Suicide
1. Most Common Cause: Untreated Depression Most (66 to 90 percent) of elderly suicide victims had at least one psychiatric diagnosis. The most common (two-thirds of the diagnosed individuals) diagnosis was clinical depression. It is estimated that over 75 percent…
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Causes of Sensitive Teeth
December 29, 2013 Causes of Sensitive Teeth
If you experience pain or discomfort in your mouth when you eat certain foods or drink something cold or hot, you may have one or more sensitive teeth. The American Dental Association, or ADA, says tooth sensitivity can have several…
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Simple Weight Loss Exercise Plan
Overview You don’t need to buy elaborate workout clothes or run a marathon to lose weight. Shedding pounds by exercising doesn’t require spending lots of money or working out endlessly. A simple, sensible exercise program that incorporates a variety of…
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Head Nasal Congestion Relief Tips
Many people attribute nasal head congestion to excess mucus, but in most cases it is due to inflamed and swollen sinus cavities, states the New York Times health guide. Head congestion symptoms include sinus pressure pain, nasal discharge in the…
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Seasonal Allergy Treatment
Overview Seasonal allergies, allergies to pollen or mold spores produced only during certain seasons of the year, can affect the nose, throat and eyes. Also called allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies are most common in the spring, late summer and fall….
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Causes of Pain Inside the Knee
Pain in the knee joint is very common and occurs in people of all ages. The knee joint provides hinge-like movement to the leg and supports the weight of the body during standing and movement. The knee joint is composed…
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Rose Hips and Herbs
Overview Rose hips contain the rose’s seeds and are the fruit of the rose plant. Because it is not often seen, most people aren’t aware that roses have fruit. Either the dead flowers get pruned before the fruit forms or…
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Home Remedy for Psoriasis on the Elbow
December 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes rapid buildup of cells on your skin’s surface, creating thick, silvery scales and itchy, rough red patches on skin, as well as painful cracking. Psoriasis can occur anywhere on your body, and…
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Ab Exercises for Lower Back Problems
Weak ab and lower back muscles allow for back strain and increase the chances of a soft tissue injury. Conversely, exercises used to develop strong muscles in these areas will lower the risk of injury and may help treat existing…
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Bipolar Disorder Checklist
December 28, 2013 Mental Health
Overview The two disorders are bipolar I and bipolar II, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates bipolar disorders affect approximately 5.7 million adults per year, with the median…
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What Food to Take on a Camping Trip
Overview One of the most important rules of camping is to always bring enough food. If you venture into the wild with the plan of hunting, fishing and/or foraging for your food, you could find yourself in a world of…
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Demulen 30 Side Effects
December 28, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The brand-name oral contraceptive Demulen 30, known generically as ethynodiol and ethinyl estradiol, may be prescribed for the prevention of pregnancy. Estrogen and progestin make up this oral contraceptive, according to Drugs.com. While contraceptives taken orally may prevent pregnancy more…
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Uses for Calcium Chloride
December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Calcium chloride is one of the most versatile chemicals available. Used in medical treatments and as a de-icer for winter roads, in recreational pools and industrial brine refrigeration, this simple chemical compound is involved in many complicated processes. Medication Calcium…
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How Are Nose Piercings Done?
December 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Whether you are getting your nose pierced for aesthetic or spiritual reasons, the procedure may seem daunting to you. Once you are in the piercing room, a professional piercer will explain breathing techniques to help you deal with the…
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Childhood Diabetes Treatments
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International’s website reports that more than 15,000 children become diagnosed with type 1 diabetes every year in the United States. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, attacks the body’s immune system destroying the…
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Amlodipine 2.5 mg Side Effects
Amlodipine, or Norvasc, is a medication in a classification of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. According to Drugs.com, it works by relaxing your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and decreasing heart rate, which lowers the workload on the heart….
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Causes of Sinus Allergies
Sinus allergies cause congestion, feelings of pressure, discomfort and pain, and a runny nose. Sinus allergies are often confused with cold symptoms, but are characterized by an itching nose or eyes. According to AllergyReliefCenter.com, there are many causes of sinus…
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Incurable Lung Diseases
The human body has an astounding capacity to repair and heal itself. However, neither the body nor modern medicine can repair certain conditions and damage to the body. These diseases are incurable. Some incurable lung diseases, such as asthma, are…
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Recommended Yoga DVDs
Native to India, yoga started becoming popular in the US in the 1990s. According to Time Magazine, yoga is now practiced by approximately 15 million Americans and is available at 75 percent of all health clubs. Yoga is popular for…
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Tactile Activities That Decrease Arousal
December 28, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
It is a well-known truism that the largest sexual organ humans possess is between their ears. The brain controls many aspects of sexual stimulation for men and women. However, the act of intercourse is physical, and there are a number…
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4 Ways to Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
1. Understand What the ACL Is The ACL is the anterior cruciate ligament. It is one of four main ligaments of the knee that helps prevent the tibia (a lower leg bone) from moving forward. It is one of the…
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Cider Vinegar Cures for Nail Fungus
December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Nail fungus can be a source of embarrassment, preventing you you from wearing sandals or showing your feet. If you have been diagnosed with onychomycosis, prescription drugs are available to help cure your condition. However, these drugs are hard on…
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Home Remedies for Yeast Infections in Men
Yeast infections, also referred to as candidiasis, are caused by an overgrowth of a type fungus called candida. They are often caused by prolonged antibiotic use, diabetes, an impaired immune system, (as may occur in those with HIV), and unprotected…
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5 Things You Need to Know About What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis
December 28, 2013 Senior Health
1. Check Your Genes While the direct cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, several factors can cause you to be more prone to getting it. According to research, there is a correlation to being at more of a risk of…
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