Overview Pilates is a popular form of toning and strengthening exercise. Developed in the early part of the 20th century, pilates was originally designed for dancers but quickly became a positive addition to fitness routines for a variety of athletes….
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December 28, 2013 Women's Health
Hot flashes and night sweats are commonly associated with the drop in estrogen levels a woman experiences during menopause. However, these symptoms can also occur with other medical and psychological conditions. A primary care physician proves best qualified to help…
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Hula hooping, or simply “hooping,” is an enjoyable and cost-effective way to generate health benefits, and it is touted by First Lady Michelle Obama as an activity to promote children’s health. However, hooping isn’t just for kids. According to an…
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Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, occurs when the joints in the knee become worn. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and primarily affects the elderly and the obese, although a knee injury can cause the condition, reports…
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December 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots are flat, darkened areas on the skin. They most often form in the places that get the most sun, including the face, shoulders, forearms and hands. People who get them are usually older than 40. If they…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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For a comprehensive examination of the energy use in your home, consider a home energy audit. Some local utility companies as well as independent auditors offer such audits, which help you identify your home’s specific areas of need in order…
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The saying goes: “Men are from Mars and women are from Venus.” This might feel very true if you are a man trying to figure out what your wife wants. Even though you may have been married for years, people…
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A wide range of factors regulate how fast your heart beats during exercise, from the temperature to your level of fitness. Age will also affect your heart rate during exercise, because your maximum heart rate declines by about one beat…
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December 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Aging skin is a condition many women wish they could put in reverse, but according to Joel Gerson, author of “Milady’s Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians,” improvement of aging skin is attainable, but you can never have the skin you…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Evening primrose oil, Latin name Oenothera biennis, is a native plant to North America, but also blooms in Europe and South America. The evening primrose blooms yellow flowers in the evening, hence the name. Evening primrose oil capsules are produced…
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December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Yerba mate literally means ‘cup herb’ to the indigenous people of South America who have been drinking it for centuries. Yerba mate is a beverage made from the stems and leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant that grows endemically in…
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Ankle sprains are among the most common joint injuries seen by orthopaedists. Ankle sprains are injuries to one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle joints, of which there are two groups: the weaker outside lateral collateral ligaments and the thick…
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Overview Weight lifting as it is competed in the Olympic Games is the sport of lifting barbells overhead. The sport is often referred to as Olympic lifting. Over the years, the sport has evolved and today enjoys worldwide participation by…
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Overview Ear infections, also called otitis, affect children more than adults, but can strike at any age. Usually mild and short-lived, these infections are not contagious, although some people develop recurrent or chronic ear infections. Types The ear contains three…
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Breathing exercises used in spiritual meditations and practices such as kundalini yoga are intended to align the mind, body and spirit. Spiritual breathing is used to experience a state of inner peace and tranquility. You change your state of mind…
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There are over 4000 ingredients in smoking tobacco. Some are preservatives, others are designed to make tobacco more addictive, while some chemicals simply enhance the flavor. There are also a host of substances designed solely to mask the side effects…
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December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Echinacea purpurea is an herb used medicinally for treating colds, flu and herpes outbreaks as well as to support the immune system. Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs used in the United States today. Echinacea is generally safe…
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One of the most humiliating moments that can happen to anyone is being accused of having bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, stems from a number of reasons including eating certain foods, smoking, gum disease, dry mouth and oral bacteria…
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December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Making healthy, quick or inexpensive meals can be fairly easy. Doing all three at once is more of a challenge. To create these types of menus, you’ll want to use more nutritious ingredients, reduce fats, lower your protein costs…
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Many different styles of yoga have evolved over the years to deliver the benefits of yoga to individuals with different needs and levels of experience. Yoga is a highly beneficial form of exercise whether you are looking to build strength…
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Tonsils are the fleshy areas of tissue on the back sides of the throat. When the tonsils become infected or inflamed, tonsillitis occurs. There are two types of tonsillitis, bacterial and viral. Bacterial tonsillitis is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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An elevated blood sugar level, also known as hyperglycemia, has many causes. Diets high in sugars and carbohydrates, lack of exercise and diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, all raise or keep levels of glucose in the blood high….
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Two of the most important elements when camping are safety and convenience. Staying safe is important when you’re out of your element in the great outdoors, and this pertains to your food as well. And if you can make your…
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Several different conditions can cause ear pain and pressure. Generally, most of the discomfort is caused by fluid accumulation in the middle part of the ear behind the ear drum. As the fluid accumulates, it pushes on the ear drum,…
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Though anxiety is a normal part of life, it it becomes excessive, it can become a disabling disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety…
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Persistently high sugar levels within the blood can lead to the development of diabetes. Family history, body weight, age and race are all factors that can influence a patient’s risk of developing this medical condition. Initially the onset symptoms of…
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Overview Dumbbells are still much more common in gyms than kettlebells, but kettlebells may not be far behind. Named among 2009’s top fitness trends by the American Council on Exercise, kettlebells are now common enough that you can find brightly…
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