December 27, 2013 Children's Health
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that infects millions of Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most children recover without medical intervention. However, children under five and children with certain kinds of medical…
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Alternative fuel vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. What form those vehicles will take is anyone’s guess, but electric vehicles are a strong contender. Keeping track of them all can be tough, but if you know a few…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Finally a fat Friendly Diet The Atkins Diet is a fat friendly diet, something dieters the world over find easy to follow. On the Atkins diet, fats are allowed from day one. Contrary to what you may have heard,…
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Saving electricity results in several benefits for you and the environment. The lower electric bills provide an immediate reward for reducing your electricity usage. Less energy consumption also reduces the amount of fossil fuels used by the electric company. This…
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December 27, 2013 Women's Health
The National Women’s Health Information Center characterizes menstruation as a woman’s monthly bleeding. Often referred to as a period, it’s the body’s way of shedding the lining of the uterus after an ovulated egg isn’t fertilized. Most women go through…
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For most HIV patients, the progression of the disease to the advanced stage of AIDS is relatively slow and can take years. The Centers for Disease Control will not classify a person with AIDS until his CD4 count has dropped…
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December 27, 2013 Scales to Measure Body Fat
Overview If you’re fighting the battle of the bulge, you need to remember a simple phrase: body composition. Simply put, that’s the ratio of lean muscle mass to fat in your body. And it’s valuable information if you’re trying not…
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December 27, 2013 Mental Health
Depression can manifest with many different symptoms including sadness, apathy, loss of interest, insomnia, eating changes and fatigue, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Depression can occur naturally as a reaction to life events, or it can constitute a mental…
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Founded by Dr. Howard Murad, 0a board-certified dermatologist, pharmacist and associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA, the Murad skin care company sells over-the-counter products designed to address concerns such as aging, acne, sensitive skin and preventing sun damage. Murad’s…
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The muscles in your belly are part of your body’s core. It is important to keep this area strong to provide substantial support for your spine. The anatomical name for the stomach muscles is the rectus abdominis. You can use…
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Exercise is a proven way to lose fat and get in shape. While looking good is important, it is also important to reduce the amount of excess fat around the abdomen in order to reduce the risk of heart disease…
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December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you don’t seem to be able to escape cold and flu season without catching something, you have more options than over-the-counter decongestants and homemade chicken soup. The common cold, flu and other things such as cold sores are examples…
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Dandelion is a common herb found in all parts of the world. It has a long taproot that produces a milky-white sap when cut and its properties include being a digestive tonic due to its bitter taste. It’s a laxative…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stress, lack of sleep and poor health can affect your mental clarity and concentration, according to the Franklin Institute. If you have a medical condition or are eating an inadequate diet, vitamins can help boost your immune function and well-being….
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Overview According to the latest results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, more than 30 percent of the American population is obese. Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. With…
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Overview Symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours after exposure, and up until 24 hours after exposure. A sunburn usually peaks within two to three days. Sunburns can be avoided by using an appropriate sunscreen for your skin…
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For most individuals addicted to drugs or alcohol, the span of time leading up to recovery has been filled with pain. Some have had to hit bottom–the lowest point in their lives–before recognizing the need for sobriety. Deciding to quit…
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December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Doctors prescribe clonidine for the treatment of high blood pressure. The medication is an antihypertensive that alters the way in which the brain perceives and sends out certain nerve impulses that control the blood vessels. Clonidine causes the blood vessels…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Physicians prescribe the generically named drug tamoxifen as an agent to help fight breast cancer, Drugs.com reports. The medication prevents the female hormone estrogen from being as active as normal, which helps slow the growth of tumors. Tumors in the…
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December 27, 2013 Mental Health
Grief, a natural response to loss, occurs in different stages. Dr. Elisabeth Kubler identified five stages of grieving in her book, “On Death and Dying,” published in 1969 and based on her work with terminally ill patients in Chicago. Not…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Spas can be relaxing getaways that help reduce stress and allow the body to recharge and recuperate from the daily grind or specific maladies. When looking at alternative health spas as a viable treatment option for a specific condition, it…
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Overview If you are trying to build muscle on your upper body, then chances are you have included a push-up or bench press into your routine. Both are compound exercises which have their advantages and disadvantages. You will need to…
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Overview The period of emission and ejaculation is called the male orgasm. Males are able to reach orgasm from the time they begin puberty. During puberty, many males even reach orgasm during their sleep. This is called a “wet dream.”…
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December 27, 2013 Senior Health
Swollen fingers and joints occur for many reasons, ranging from temporary and mildly annoying to permanent and crippling. Swelling in the fingers makes it difficult to do even the simplest things, like opening a jar or picking up an object….
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December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Plantago lanceolata or P. major, commonly called plantain, is a weedy herb that’s been used in traditional medicine as a curative for wounds, fevers, congestion and constipation. Today, plantain herbs are commonly used to treat skin conditions and upper respiratory…
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December 27, 2013 Men's Health
More than 75 percent of male cancer patients become long-term survivors due to medical advances in detection and treatment of cancers. Because cancer survivorship is increasing, quality of life issues, such as being able to conceive children after cancer, are…
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Whether you go camping over the weekend, drive your car daily or set off on a cross-country bike jaunt, every individual should be prepared for an emergency. Survival is especially important to address in scenarios like deserts, mountains or cross-country…
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Normal wear and tear that occurs with age can cause a degenerative process all along the spine including the cervical, or neck area. The spine is made up of vertebrae, which have disks in-between them. With age, these disks can…
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Overview The lemon cleanse diet, or Master Cleanse, is a diet and detoxification program. Food is eliminated altogether during the main phase of the diet and replaced by a homemade lemonade drink. Proponents of the diet suggest that this rests…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to Medicalnewstoday.com, a diet is “a prescribed course of eating and drinking in which the amount and kind of food…are regulated.” Much of America is currently overweight, so dieting is one way to stay healthy. Knowing the most common…
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